Feb 28 2023
TRI VO
Slot Fish
Member Since :
2020
Number of Posts :
197
Reservation Number : 35222
Property Name : Backside of the Moon Lake
Reservation Date : 02/27/2023 PM -
Total Fish/Sizes : 18
Lures Used : Spinnerbait, Crankbait, Chatterbait, Rattletrap
Decided to make the venture out to the Backside of the Moon by myself. This is one of my favorites. I fished from just after 1 pm until 6 pm. The weather was nice and a little breezy. I managed to drive out on the rough terrain trail pretty easy, but it helped to have a truck with good ground clearance and turning radius. I wonder if anyone ever tried to come out with a car?? The property jon boat was the same, however it looks like the transom was re-done. Had to kick a field mouse out of the boat. Pretty sure it wasn't the same mouse I saw a couple years back ha-ha. The water level was down like 4', and the water clarity was poor like less than 1'. These are the times when loud flashy or vibrating lures with bright colors worked for me. I started trying the south end on both sides at first with little success. I was using the south wind to drift up along the banks about 20 yards out. More success came from the middle to north end. The fish were shallow from 2-4' along the rocks, brush, and deeper edges. I was mostly targeting pre-spawners over gravel, rocks, and brush. There were medium size bait fish or shad popping in the water. Whenever I heard or saw the shad breaking surface, I would zone in those areas. I ended up with 18 bass up to 6 pounds or so. Most were 3-4# chunks. They were all super healthy and feisty. The boat still has a small leak but I didn't have to bail water the 5 hours I fished. Thank you owner and PWF!
Feb 28 2023
Mark Daugherty
Keeper
Member Since :
2015
Number of Posts :
325
Dude you’re a fish-cathing machine and not afraid of an adventure either. Love that! Thanks for the report Tri.
Mark