Lake Henshaw Bass + Carp on the Fly (video)
Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 5:15 pm
Made the drive out to Henshaw yesterday to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather. Forecast for Warner Springs area said "A nice day for outdoor activities" so I had a feeling it was going to be good day! Arrived right when they opened at 8:00am and by the time I got my permits, pressure washed, and launched it was around 8:45am.
Plan was to try a little bass fishing early and then switch over to Carp on the Fly once things warmed up. Lake is in great condition with tons of flooded cover and a little better visibility then usual. Ran across the lake where I connected with a nice 3-4lb relatively quickly flipping a lizard up tight to the bank. Unfortunately I lost it when it wrapped me around a log but at least I confirmed the fish were up shallow an willing to play. Over the next hour I landed 4-5 more bass, all scrappy 1-2lb males up tight to the bank.
Once the sun had adequately warmed the water the carp became more active and were eating the black leech about as often as I could get it in front of them without spooking. I landed 6 fish from 6-12lbs and lost a few other bites. Also picked up 4 more bass in between sight fishing opportunities for carp. Beautiful day at a beautiful lake. And too make it even better I had the entire lake to myself! Already looking forward to my next trip out there.
Tight Lines
Plan was to try a little bass fishing early and then switch over to Carp on the Fly once things warmed up. Lake is in great condition with tons of flooded cover and a little better visibility then usual. Ran across the lake where I connected with a nice 3-4lb relatively quickly flipping a lizard up tight to the bank. Unfortunately I lost it when it wrapped me around a log but at least I confirmed the fish were up shallow an willing to play. Over the next hour I landed 4-5 more bass, all scrappy 1-2lb males up tight to the bank.
Once the sun had adequately warmed the water the carp became more active and were eating the black leech about as often as I could get it in front of them without spooking. I landed 6 fish from 6-12lbs and lost a few other bites. Also picked up 4 more bass in between sight fishing opportunities for carp. Beautiful day at a beautiful lake. And too make it even better I had the entire lake to myself! Already looking forward to my next trip out there.
Tight Lines
s all day and be happy. Bass are looking very healthy. Henshaw used to the the premiere crappie lake. I wonder if the crappie have bounced back.