Reservation Number : 40747
Property Name : Cody Ranch: Moonshine Lake
Reservation Date : 10/20/2024 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : Total 48 1lb to 8lbs 9oz
Lures Used : Multiple Lures.. From Weightless To Underspin

PWF Members John Freeman & Scott Wheeler

Clear sunny day 50 low 82 high

Lake Level 3 ft low

water Temp 61 to 68

wind A.M. 0  P.M.10mph.

Hit the water 15 minutes before sunrise

no wind, lake was like glass.

I started with A top water frog in the 

Lilly pads and was busy pulling in a healthy

3lb when I heard John Hollering from across

the lake, turns out John landed the biggest fish on his first catch on our 2 day trip

8lbs 9oz  (See Photos)

She was a big belly fat healthy beautiful

Hawg..

when you boat a monster like that on the first catch of the day that's going to be hard to beat.

Continued getting a good bite on the edge

of the timber and Lilly pads in 4 to 8 feet depths.

Late in the afternoon I landed another

3lb and when I went to remove the hook

this fish was apparently collecting hooks and worms as a hobby, I've never seen anything like this.

(See Photos)

I found 4 worms 3 of them the same color

senko and a 8 inch ribbon tail worm

plus 4 hooks with line from where he broke them off. judging from the condition of the

hooks and worms he had had them awhile.

I removed everything and made sure he was clear of all his treasures and sent him on his way.

John and I enjoyed the day and all it had to offer and will return to The Moonshine

soon.

We reserved the lodge for 2 nights

and when we got back to the lodge

PWF Member Steve Scanlon Met us there

with a steak and potatoes dinner at the end of a great day.

the 3 of us are storming the beaches

of China Lake In The Morning.

More to come.

Tight Lines Ya"ll.

John and I met the owner Steve Coby and his wife and spoke with them for awhile, very friendly good people
enjoyed visiting with them