Nice day on the water on an amazing lake

May 31 2023

John Freeman

Keeper

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
252

Reservation Number : 36437
Property Name : Cody Ranch: Moonshine Lake
Reservation Date : 05/30/2023 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : 30 cullers/ 40 overs 5lb 5oz largest/ Lost 6 around 5lb
Lures Used : Underspin, wacky, brush hog,

Got to lake at sun up. Let my transducer at home so I do I dont have depth/temp info. I guess 18-25 deepest with a lot of 6-10ft Timber areas. Lilly pads and grass 1-6ft. Temp warm to my finger, but not too warm. 
Had action all day. Threw a wacky rig first time with great success. 4 lb largest wacky. 
Threw larger and smaller underspin. 5 lb 5oz on smaller. I did loose late afternoon several fish that was 5 lb or larger. I saw 2 as they spit the spin and laughed.
I also was comparing the tenacity of these fish to AA. Had several fish in the upper 2’s pull my boat, these fish also would stay down, pulled like freight trains. Two of the ones I lost had me in trees and the pull they made before the line broke is a type that is unforgettable and notes a  BIG fish. 

Cody Ranch is amazing. Thank you PWF and Cody Ranch for making this piece of heaven available. Of my top 5 club lakes, Cody now has 2 in it. These lakes also see very little pressure. It can be worth the trip. 
 

Note: The Cabin porch is wonderful. Not sure the Swallow deterrents are working (see pic). Also a previous post noted a parasite. May need assess the red ear population. Also saw a MASSIVE snapping turtle north end pocket. 
 

Jun 01 2023

Dale Pybus

Slot Fish

Member Since :
2009
Number of Posts :
184

Awesome report.

Thanks for posting.

Jun 01 2023

John Freeman

Keeper

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
252

Originaly Posted By Dale Pybus

Awesome report.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks Dale. I think this lake has been in the club 2 years and no one has done a report. Wonder if the few who has fished recognize the awesomeness of this lake (China good as well) or just keeping it a secret (lol). This lake will be outstanding for the next few years. 

Jun 05 2023

Scott Quigley

Admin

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2014
Number of Posts :
435

Originaly Posted By John Freeman

Thanks Dale. I think this lake has been in the club 2 years and no one has done a report. Wonder if the few who has fished recognize the awesomeness of this lake (China good as well) or just keeping it a secret (lol). This lake will be outstanding for the next few years. 

Thank you for doing a report John, we and the owner appreciate you getting the word out on this great lake!  Cody Ranch is a special place and well worth the trip.

Jun 05 2023

John Freeman

Keeper

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
252

Originaly Posted By Scott Quigley

Thank you for doing a report John, we and the owner appreciate you getting the word out on this great lake!  Cody Ranch is a special place and well worth the trip.

No problem Scott. I found a. Area bigger fish were reloading and I was having an issue sticking them. Would have easily been #2 or #3 sack. I am not kidding the fish fight as hard as AA and Bluff. Also has one of the best gravel lauch areas I have ever seen too. Special place it is 

Jun 05 2023

Ryan Sipe

Fingerling

Member Since :
2021
Number of Posts :
83

Originaly Posted By John Freeman

No problem Scott. I found a. Area bigger fish were reloading and I was having an issue sticking them. Would have easily been #2 or #3 sack. I am not kidding the fish fight as hard as AA and Bluff. Also has one of the best gravel lauch areas I have ever seen too. Special place it is 

Looks like an awesome property.  I need to get a trailer pronto for my kayak since Moonshine doesn’t have a boat as the fishing sounds amazing!