Fished Timber Lake Monday AM from 7 to noon with my step-dad.  He lives on Lake Fork and is an accomplished angler with a Sharelunker to his credit.  Pitching trees is what we do, so I was anxious to get out on Timber based on all the great reports.

It was a tougher day than I envisioned in my dreams, but we did manage 10 bass with only one under 14” (harvested).  I was out-fished from the back of the boat, which I expected.  I caught three on an SPRO frog - two on back to back casts - 2.8 and 3.2.  It never developed into a pattern, but those three really ate it.  The largest of the day was 4.2 caught on soft plastics.  The bites were subtle at times, and we probably had another 6-8 fish that were missed for various reasons.

We fished out of the shorter flat bottom boat, which was OK, but pitching does not lend itself to sitting so low to the water.  I will definitely bring our 2 man next time.  The transoms on both of the jon boats could be improved; just bring an 18-24” 1x4 or 1x6 to keep your trolling motor in one place.

The wind was strong but we were protected for most of the day.  Once it changed directions we moved out of the creeks and the taller trees.  We heard one go down on the opposite side of the lake and it sounded like a rifle shot.

This lake is a perfect set up for the type of fishing I prefer.  The moss is starting to get in the way of some presentations, but the hydrilla is a big plus for me.  Will definitely be back.