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You know, it's like Pourboy said yesterday when we were leaving; people sometimes hear the stories about Barrett, and think you just have to throw in a line, and you'll catch a bunch of fish, but that's not necessarily true. You still have to know how to locate fish and apply good techniques to get ...

Nice report Dave.
Our decision to go back of Hauser was a good idea, we found them on top water. I was able to get them with the frog, a 4 and couple of 3s, popper , plopper also produced but some of the bass was paper thin!
That was the worst wind I’ve seen there, especially at 10am! Usually it’s ...

Nice report Dave,

Like Chuck said our decision worked out yesterday. We stopped along the way at a couple spots and got lucky on the topwater. I always like to catch fish in the dark, it's more of surprise. The ones in rear Hauser were a bit skinny. This fish was 4 pounds 4 ounces with a 6 pound ...

Top water would of been nice. I thought I could travel with out concern. I know better now, looking at options for a bigger TM. Tommy said he talked to you and Dave.
In the picture of you to, I could hear you guys talking, you should be fishing when Dave talks it's fish on.


That's so funny. It ...

Thanks for the report David. Not sure what thrust trolling motor you have, but I upgraded my battery to a lithium and it seems to be a lot more punchy.

I haven’t been fishing in three friggin weeks… can’t wait to get back out there on Saturday!

Thanks for the report David. Not sure what thrust trolling motor you have, but I upgraded my battery to a lithium and it seems to be a lot more punchy.

I haven’t been fishing in three friggin weeks… can’t wait to get back out there on Saturday!


It's only a 30lb thrust and I do use a 100ah ...

Shawn, I'll be there bright and early and lurking in Hauser. I have a new kayak, so don't look for the blue one, it will be there, but have Jeremy ( Corso Enthusiast ) on it. I'm on the same type of kayak, but sand color now. It has an ebike motor, so I can cover even more water. Hope to see you.

Really cool running into some of the "Junkies" yesterday. We all spoke of what a special place that is and what a privilege to access it. The overall size of the fish have been getting smaller and smaller for me the last two outings....not to dink stage yet. I guess I have to fish deeper and slower ...

Shawnster wrote: Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:34 pm Thanks for the report David. Not sure what thrust trolling motor you have, but I upgraded my battery to a lithium and it seems to be a lot more punchy.

I haven’t been fishing in three friggin weeks… can’t wait to get back out there on Saturday!

We are going. Will look for you!

Felt our way out to mid-Hauser in the dark today. Started getting bites on the green pumpkin jig n craws and stayed mostly on that til wrapping it up at 10:30 with 31 for me and a best of 3.2lbs. Didn’t see any busters and tried to stay between 10-20ft deep. The minnow and reapers added a few more ...

Good day! What's with the second pic, no rocks behind him.


Very observant D! We were setting up just above one of our usual stretches of rocky steeps to let the breeze drift us accordingly. But before we could get to the rocks, we started getting bites throwing at the edges of the underwater ...

Was there fishing closer to the front of the lake on Saturday. All jig & worm action for me with the biggest being just over 4.5 on a trick worm. Finished the day with 37 fish. Both of my thumbs are still sore two days later. Always the sign of a great morning!

My son Cayden and I were at the gate at 3:45AM. The gate was not opened so we got in line along the road. Made sure to have the hazards lights on just in case someone came around the corner a bit too fast. Quick check-in and made our way to the dock. We got to our first spot in the dark and started ...

Was there fishing closer to the front of the lake on Saturday. All jig & worm action for me with the biggest being just over 4.5 on a trick worm. Finished the day with 37 fish. Both of my thumbs are still sore two days later. Always the sign of a great morning!


I was just looking at my ...

Crazy how that green pumpkin still does the trick. Always funny how one guy just keeps pulling them in while the rest of us are busy talking instead of fishing

Smokin day D!! Been a while since hearing in the 70’s

Those dock fish can be fun when they’re chasing bait like that. I’m with you on the heat though, it can shut me down quicker than the bite does. Nice work clipping to the bushes too, that’s a smart move without spot lock.

I need spot lock for my kayak.......(you interested in selling?)
Hey Dave,
Nice job out there, especially in the dang heat. Catching bass overshadows the heat.
Thanks for sharing and tight lines always buddy.

You’ve been getting them at the Big B for a long time now. Solid angling as usual.

Got out early with 619bassin and Dfishin also Vince who's not on the site. Small crowd today. Day started out pretty warm with a light ESE wind. Water temp was about 78F at the surface.

Goal was to try some new baits and long story short, my favorites are still my favorites. Tried a couple times ...