WaterChap, Nick (River Section), Bass, 03/28/20, Solo

[WaterChap]

Put in at Sullivan’s and took off at 7:15. River was muddy with quite a bit of current. Some debris in water, but not too bad. Late morning the wind kicked up out of the west blowing against the current. I caught a single 13” LM in about 3’ of water with a brightly colored Chatterbait. Had three more strikes but couldn’t land anything else. Lots of fish hitting the surface in the am. I pretty much threw the tackle box at them in every pattern I could think of. Spend last few hours trying to pick up a spot. Was in a “challenge” with six or seven others and the best anyone did was two small keepers, which is better than me! Any day on the water is a good day, so I’m grateful.

 

[silvertalon]

Good effort. What was the water temp?

 

[jhold]

You're right any day on the water is great . Sorry you didn't have a better day .

 

[SoddyDaddy]

How heavy was the boat traffic there? It’s been crazy up here.

Thanks for posting.

 

[WaterChap]

Glenn, I think it was 59, but I didn’t pay much attention. Didn’t feel very cold when I stood in it. Cold have been warmer. It is definitely warming.

SoddyDaddy, it was way heavier than normal, which is to say it still wasn’t very bad. I’m guessing further towards the Dam on the other side of the Gorge was probably packed. The parking lot was full by noon.