Very Weedy. Impossible to fish

Aug 07 2020

Bryan Zawikowski

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
36

Reservation Number : 25417
Property Name : Beaver Lake
Reservation Date : 08/07/2020 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : 0
Lures Used : N/A

Unfortunately this pond is currently impossible to fish in its current condition.  The weeds are so thick that there is almost no open water.  I tried for a while, but it was futile.  The motor kept getting clogged with weeds and it was impossible to throw anything other than a rubber worm, but eve then, I was coming back with weeds.

Aug 09 2020

Steve Alexander

Admin

Member Since :
2002
Number of Posts :
1130

HI Bryan,

I'm sorry you had so many issues with fishing Beaver. This lake like many of the shallow soil conservation lakes can have lots of aquatic vegetation this time of year. This is common. We have had 11 reservations over the past 30 days, with several members posting their experience.  I highly recommend some of the weedless trolling motor props, https://www.westmarine.com/buy/minn-kota—mkp-32-weedless-wedge-2-propeller—P006473292?pCode=6473284&cm_mmc=PS-_-Google-_-GSC%3ENonB%3EVendors-_-6473284&product_id=6473284&creative=108421559404&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb75BRD1ARIsAP6LcquYUN_3spEi0hBhdz7BB_Wlf8d-iFz1HD5VRsORe_wt5JYTeYMSHR0aAuG0EALw_wcB which will dramatically help with navigating weedy lakes. Moreover, you want to dry more weedless baits like, frogs and weightless flukes and senkos to name a few. 

Aug 09 2020

Brad Wemhoener

Fingerling

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
77

Bryan, I purchased a MossHawg trolling motor attachment as have two other PWF members that fished with me and it has been a game changer in motoring thru grass and weeds. For $20 it's a steal. Buy the small size for almost any 12V motor regardless of Thrust Lbs. Don't follow their size recommendation at MossHawg. Won't land em for you, but will get you to where they are. 

Aug 10 2020

Bryan Zawikowski

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
36

Thank you for the tip!

Aug 10 2020

Bryan Zawikowski

Fry

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
36

Thank you for the tip.  I'll check out the MossHawg

Aug 10 2020

Brad Wemhoener

Fingerling

Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
77

Hope it helps. You're welcome.

Aug 11 2020

Brad Evans

Fry

Member Since :
2013
Number of Posts :
16

Thanks for the tip Brad.  I ordered a couple for my motors.