It's hard to believe but it's the 4th of July
already. So far this year the fishing here on Truman has been fantastic and with
the way it looks now it will continue to stay that way. The weather has been
great this week and the weatherman says we should have a good
weekend.
LAKE
LEVEL: 713.59
WATER
TEMP: 83 deg.
WATER CLARITY:
Clear to Light stain. Osage dirty.
BASS: With the high heat, humidity
and water temp we did something different last night in the Hawg Fights, we went
to a 3 fish limit. This gives more room in the live wells and more oxygen to
help keep the fish in better shape. All the anglers I talked to after the
tournament said they liked the idea. Also we did not lose a fish.
This weeks weights were lower due to the 3 fish
limit but it sure is exciting with the weights being that close. First went to
Ernie and David Cox ( Ernie brought in a ringer this week) with 8.30 lbs. and
had big bass at 3.83 lbs. Second went to Jim Lehares and Bob Dodd with 8.20 lbs.
Third went to Jeff Smith and Joe Kosal with 8.01 lbs. The two main patters were
main lake tree rows 8' to 10' pitching 10" worms. The second was main lake
points in 10' to 12' of water using jig and frog. There is also a top water bite
going in the early morning on Pop'Rs and spooks. These fish are up on the flat
points.
CRAPPIE: The best crappie fishing
this week has been off the bluffs. 25' to 30' of water and down 10' to 12'. The
was a couple days this week that the bigger fish were suspended 4' to 6' above
the smaller fish. I had a couple of people tell me they were catching crappie on
small crank baits while fishing the bluff banks. These fish were close to the
bluff ends.
WHITES & HYBRIDS: The top
water action has really got going on the whites. they are surfacing all over in
our area. Sassy shad seems to be the best bait on whites and hybrids along
with the 1/2oz. spoon. There are fish on the humps in about 15' of water, here
again the spoon is the top choice. We have seen several nice hybrids come in
this week. Right before dark seems to be the best top water action.
CATFISH: We have been seeing a few
blues this week. Perch on trot lines seem to be the best. 10' to 15' has been
the best depth. Jugs with leeches floated on the flats are catching channels.
Set stages about 5'.
That's it for this week from Sterett Creek
Marina
660-438-2280
If you are coming to the lakes area this weekend
please drive with care. The fireworks display will be shot off the dam Sat night
July 4th. Please remember what the 4th is all about and thank a
vet.
Till next week
Tommy
