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This was my third trip this season to Barrett (and my third trip ever), and it was the toughest by far!

First day I fished Hauser, second day I fished Pine, but the results were largely the same. Was on the water around 5:30-45 each morning and threw top waters for a long while in a bunch of spots ...

Hi, nice report. It does seem like the dinks are the dominant catch. Last week, I found fish suspended over no structure and not relating to bait balls, which were also hard to find. I think there's something going on with the combination of odd weather ( for this time of year ) the clarity of the ...

Great info. How long was was your dropshot weight from the hook?


About 8-10” I’d say. I tend prefer a bit longer length. I also got good fish on drop shot just by letting it sit in the water, letting the wind and chop do the work giving the bait subtle movement. Overall had to take a very ...

Hi, nice report. It does seem like the dinks are the dominant catch. Last week, I found fish suspended over no structure and not relating to bait balls, which were also hard to find. I think there's something going on with the combination of odd weather ( for this time of year ) the clarity of the ...

YMMV, but one thing I know about Barrett is that Northerns are a schooling fish. I've NEVER fished an area and had to change bait 15 times and spend 30 minutes without getting bit, and then suddenly start getting fish.

If the fish are there, they''ll let you know.

I don't waste my time trying to ...

I pride myself with having so many various lures from the decades of fishing all over my garage, house, boat and even in my kayak...but
I have never had a flying fish type of bait or a bait with wings. Oh wait...I got it.... I guess it is called a Pompadour. That bait is crazy looking and even ...

Agree with jwall, I was their on the 25th with my buddies and we were killing it between each other we had 10-12 fish 3-5 pounds and 40+ each ranging from 8-13 inches.

Nice job, both are nice fish especially that fatty on top. Did ya get a weight?

Sweeeet, well done.

Nice report John, sorry I didn't see you guys out there today.

Nice job out there!
Looks like a fun time and love the pics.....especially the first one of you and that bass but seems it
needs a caption above it to say..... "Heck Yeah!"
Tight lines always and thanks for sharing.

Jitterbug is the pond goat. Had so much fun on it in the late 90s-early 2000s. I feel like the new ones don't swim right and the hooks hang wrong

Great report and fish John! Thanks for posting.

Nice work!!

Thanks for the info. Maybe 3 or 4 hours of fishing the dock zone would be worth the trip. I can remember catching one or two by the dam shoreline at the last cast on the way in.

Always on the lookout for snakes, but thanks for the reminder.

Got out a little later today, since the bite in the dark hasn't been that strong and sleeping in seems like a good thing. Air was 74F, Water was 78F. Light wind coming easterly. Played about in Wilson's creek and didn't have much topwater success. Managed to lose a pompadour lure though. That's two ...

Did I hear plastics?... nice report bro it's that time to pull out the 9in 10in worms and lizards....next week should be fun and challenging

I need to see proof that you didn’t melt. Just kidding …nice job out there. Just the fact that you’re out there fishing in this type of weather proves you’re a bass fishing stud. I was once like you, but now if it’s gonna be hot, even if I go early, just knowing that I have to leave really early ...

Lake Barrett Big Bass Fishing! Stay To The End! My Biggest Barrett Bass So Far!
https://youtu.be/oNVsXEJyKLk

Hey all it is finally getting down to the wire! September Barrett fishing is here. I got a last minute opportunity to head out and meet Early Release on the water for a few hours a week ago ...

JWall wrote: Tue Sep 10, 2024 9:27 am Heck Ya!!!! Funny how sometimes letting a lure sit while curing some kind of distraction gets a nice one. Way to go

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