Dec 05 2021
Mark Daugherty
Keeper
Member Since :
2015
Number of Posts :
325
Reservation Number : 30551
Property Name : Dogwood Lakes Estate: West Lake
Reservation Date : 12/04/2021 All Day -
Total Fish/Sizes : 18 / up to 5.42 lbs
Lures Used : Most effective were: lizard, paddletail, flat-side crankbait, spinnerbait, finesse jig
Pam and I had the pleasure of fishing DLE West on Saturday and had a very solid day – landing 18 bass up to 5.42 lbs. We harvested 8 and returned 10. The bite was subtle and the fish were a bit finicky, but the average size was outstanding. Our top 5 weighed in at 25.35. Most of the big bites were on a green pumpkin and purple t-rigged lizard, along with one on a bluegill flash 4.8 paddletail, and a bluegill-patterned spinnerbait. Of the 10 returned 5 were 4+ and 2 were 5+. The fish were fairly concentrated in the lower end and most bites came when boat was in 8 to 12 FOW and the bass were seemingly in the 6 to 8 ft range. As mentioned, an almost imperceptable bite – just a pick up and gentle swim away – stick ‘em and then it was ON!
The weather was top notch with mild temps and a light to calm S-SW breeze. The lake was a few feet low from full pool with temps in low 60’s, 18IN of viz, and no vegetation.
Thanks to the new owners of the estate in keeping the property in the club! Can’t wait to return.
Mark & Pam
Dec 06 2021
Dale Stagg
Slot Fish
Member Since :
2021
Number of Posts :
126
Sounds great. I have been to the East lake which was very low level but haven’t been to West yet. Nice!