Feb 06 2024
Jim Johns
Fry
Reservation Number : 38414
Property Name : Hat and Star Ranch
Reservation Date : 02/05/2024 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : 9
Lures Used : Swim Baits / Chatter Baits / Crank Baits / TX Rig - Creature and Senko / Fluke
Arrived 7AM – Air Temp 50 degrees / Water Temp 53 degrees.
Launched Kayak at boat ramp and immediatly noticed the bass were crashing the shad in the far right corner of the dam. (wind blown).
Caught 2 just under 16” and had high hopes for an outstanding day. Then the grind began ;)
Caught a total of 9 fish with just 3 over 16”. Biggest fish was 17 3/4” weighing in at 3.75 pounds. (all LMB). Left the lake at 3PM. Water temp was 56 degrees. Air temp was 62 degrees. Very warm water for Feb 5th.
Hat & Star Ranch is a wonderful property and very well maintained. Meet the owner and I look forward to coming back soon to chase those big bass that eluded me this time around.