The water temp was 71 degrees when we started this morning. The artificial bite has been excellent since the water temps have dropped. The live bait bite is still excellent. My guys went through 8 dozen baits in under 4 hours today.

Top baits this week for me were Zman EVO chatterbaits, Bass Assassin RSB worms, and the Mike Bucca Trick Shad 6”.

I’m fishing the Zman EVO Chatterbaits (Bluegill, Green Pumpkin and Golden Shiner) on flats with scattered hydrilla in 5’ or less. I only use 1/2oz chatterbaits so they keep contact with the grass or they stay on the water better when I’m burning it. I’ve been using matching trailers for best results. My line of choice is Ande black braid (50lb) and the rod I prefer is a Dobyns Champion 736CB Glass. We are fishing the Bass Assassin RSB worms (Gooseberry and Black Blue tail) weightless or an 1/8-1/4oz tungsten weight depending on the wind conditions. I’m using a 5/0 VMC Redline EWG hook, 50lb Ande black braid and my rod is a Dobyns DX784. The 6” Mike Bucca Trick Shad in Gizzard color is my go to swimbait this week. I’m fishing these along grass edges near deep sharp drops or cuts near main canals. It is a fish catcher and it will work all over Headwaters. Swim these just under the surface for best results. I had a great big one rip the tail right off my bait Monday. This was definitely a bummer she didnt get the hook. She looked to be close to a double digit fish.

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Here is some pictures from this past weeks trips.

Here is a link for the black braided line — they call it graphite:
https://andemonofilament.com/products/braid