Barrett Lake May 17th report
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Barrett Lake May 17th report
Hi all,
Quick report on Saturday's proceedings. Met Chris @Pourboy and Brad and Ryan dark and early, bright was a few hours away. Cooler morning, about 55F, water still pleasant at 68 F. Slight south wind. We all headed out to the main lake body and started getting them on jigs, plastics and some crawler fish for me. Spent the day in Hauser mostly, starting in Becky's. We mostly all threw jigs or plastics, but I spent some time with the popper and the crawler. Those worked well and Brad had some fun in the corner with a mini ned rig. Did a little separate time from the group and had a ball with the jerkbait and the crankbait were tied for success. Met back with the team a bit. I was having fun on poppers and there was a mixed bag of tools the team was using. I was tired so I headed to Wilson's and the guys went to pigs, you'll see in the video coming. I got a good run on green pumpkin jig with a larger trailer. Water temp climbed to 70 F. Air temp was probably a little warmer. Everyone I spoke to was having a nice day and what they were using was working for them. Have fun out there.
Quick report on Saturday's proceedings. Met Chris @Pourboy and Brad and Ryan dark and early, bright was a few hours away. Cooler morning, about 55F, water still pleasant at 68 F. Slight south wind. We all headed out to the main lake body and started getting them on jigs, plastics and some crawler fish for me. Spent the day in Hauser mostly, starting in Becky's. We mostly all threw jigs or plastics, but I spent some time with the popper and the crawler. Those worked well and Brad had some fun in the corner with a mini ned rig. Did a little separate time from the group and had a ball with the jerkbait and the crankbait were tied for success. Met back with the team a bit. I was having fun on poppers and there was a mixed bag of tools the team was using. I was tired so I headed to Wilson's and the guys went to pigs, you'll see in the video coming. I got a good run on green pumpkin jig with a larger trailer. Water temp climbed to 70 F. Air temp was probably a little warmer. Everyone I spoke to was having a nice day and what they were using was working for them. Have fun out there.
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Re: Barrett Lake May 17th report
Such a fun day! Thanks for the post! I ended up with ???# of fish and ended the day with a popper flurry. 3 bass over 5lbs! Amazing!
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Re: Barrett Lake May 17th report
It's fun that we are using each other's go to lures.Pourboy wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 11:36 am Such a fun day! Thanks for the post! I ended up with ???# of fish and ended the day with a popper flurry. 3 bass over 5lbs! Amazing!
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Is that number legit?Pourboy wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 11:36 am Such a fun day! Thanks for the post! I ended up with ???# of fish and ended the day with a popper flurry. 3 bass over 5lbs! Amazing!
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Absolutely! It was close to 100 but honestly, I lost count. I know Ryan got 104 that he monitored closely and Brad had to have a similar amount. I know I got a few less than them, but it was a serious quality day.
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Re: Barrett Lake May 17th report
Are you that same guy fishing near the videos that @Pourboy shares on YouTube?Early release wrote: Sun May 18, 2025 7:32 pm Hi all,
Quick report on Saturday's proceedings. Met Chris @Pourboy and Brad and Ryan dark and early, bright was a few hours away. Cooler morning, about 55F, water still pleasant at 68 F. Slight south wind. We all headed out to the main lake body and started getting them on jigs, plastics and some crawler fish for me. Spent the day in Hauser mostly, starting in Becky's. We mostly all threw jigs or plastics, but I spent some time with the popper and the crawler. Those worked well and Brad had some fun in the corner with a mini ned rig. Did a little separate time from the group and had a ball with the jerkbait and the crankbait were tied for success. Met back with the team a bit. I was having fun on poppers and there was a mixed bag of tools the team was using. I was tired so I headed to Wilson's and the guys went to pigs, you'll see in the video coming. I got a good run on green pumpkin jig with a larger trailer. Water temp climbed to 70 F. Air temp was probably a little warmer. Everyone I spoke to was having a nice day and what they were using was working for them. Have fun out there.
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At first I thought Chris hired a personal bodyguard.....Just kidding Dave! Love your reports and tight lines always buddy.

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Re: Barrett Lake May 17th report
Certainly I am a drinking buddy.VinnyBass wrote: Tue May 20, 2025 6:43 amAre you that same guy fishing near the videos that @Pourboy shares on YouTube?Early release wrote: Sun May 18, 2025 7:32 pm Hi all,
Quick report on Saturday's proceedings. Met Chris @Pourboy and Brad and Ryan dark and early, bright was a few hours away. Cooler morning, about 55F, water still pleasant at 68 F. Slight south wind. We all headed out to the main lake body and started getting them on jigs, plastics and some crawler fish for me. Spent the day in Hauser mostly, starting in Becky's. We mostly all threw jigs or plastics, but I spent some time with the popper and the crawler. Those worked well and Brad had some fun in the corner with a mini ned rig. Did a little separate time from the group and had a ball with the jerkbait and the crankbait were tied for success. Met back with the team a bit. I was having fun on poppers and there was a mixed bag of tools the team was using. I was tired so I headed to Wilson's and the guys went to pigs, you'll see in the video coming. I got a good run on green pumpkin jig with a larger trailer. Water temp climbed to 70 F. Air temp was probably a little warmer. Everyone I spoke to was having a nice day and what they were using was working for them. Have fun out there.
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At first I thought Chris hired a personal bodyguard.....Just kidding Dave! Love your reports and tight lines always buddy.![]()

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Re: Barrett Lake May 17th report
Lake Barrett Bass Fishing: Is This The BEST SEASON EVER?
Editing issues but here it is hot off the presses. Thanks for the patience. Cheers!
Editing issues but here it is hot off the presses. Thanks for the patience. Cheers!
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Re: Barrett Lake May 17th report
Too much fun! Looks like an emerging reaction bite now that the spawn is wrapping up?Pourboy wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 11:37 am Lake Barrett Bass Fishing: Is This The BEST SEASON EVER?
Editing issues but here it is hot off the presses. Thanks for the patience. Cheers!
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Re: Barrett Lake May 17th report
It seemed like it at the time. Not sure how things have changed since then.JWall wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 9:43 pmToo much fun! Looks like an emerging reaction bite now that the spawn is wrapping up?Pourboy wrote: Thu May 22, 2025 11:37 am Lake Barrett Bass Fishing: Is This The BEST SEASON EVER?
Editing issues but here it is hot off the presses. Thanks for the patience. Cheers!
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