May 19 2023
Bryan Buchan
Fingerling
Reservation Number : 36356
Property Name : Twin Oaks
Reservation Date : 05/19/2023 AM -
Total Fish/Sizes : 15; 1.5 - 3.5 lbs
Lures Used : chatter bait; spinnerbait; frog; topwater; TR & wacky worms
Had to take advantage of the water being up at Twin Oaks, and it’s the highest I’ve ever fished there. First cast with a frog caught a 2.5 at 6:15am, and another 2.5 two casts later. Caught several on topwater, but the highlight was catching a 3.5 with an old white Heddon Chugger Spook, which belonged to my dad. I’m sure he fished with it before I was born, over 60 years ago. Man, those old lures hold up well. I know a lot of people would say I should frame those old lures, but my dad would say I should be out fishing with them. Anyway, after the topwater bite cooled off, I caught some on plastics, mainly wacky worms. Didn’t catch any on spinnerbait or chatterbait. Most of the fish were caught a few feet from the weed edges. Caught 15 fish betweeen 1.5 and 3.5 pounds in 4 hours of morning fishing, and only two culls, which is the norm at this property for me. A lot of good quality fish in a small space.