Fishing with Chris Utter and Jim Stedke 3/10/2022

We headed out of Catawba this morning, and went north towards F can, but we didn't mark any fish in that area, so we turned and headed east towards South Bass. We found good marks there in 35 feet of water, and proceeded to set up on them.

Since both my guys are seasoned anglers, I went to the bow to relax while they set the lines.  Chris ran all Bandits on his side, and Jim ran some Reef Runner Skinny Sticks, Deep Rogues, and a Bandit on his side.

Chris had one on before he could get all 4 Off Shore boards out on his side, and as he was reeling that one in, another one took a board back, so we had two in the boat right away.  Jim would get the third one a short time later. All in all...we went 13 for 15 in about 4 1/2 hours, before we had to head in, so Chris could get on his way back to Wisco after his fish were cleaned.

We caught fish in the south passage going both with, and against, the current at a speed of 1.2-1.4mph.  Water temp today was 36.2 degrees. 

Bandits were set at 100, 85, 75, and 65 on Chris's side, and Jim's Skinny Sticks that caught were running at 70 back.  One p-10 (Marvin) caught one with a 2oz Guppie weight at 50/25 (total of 75' back).

It was a beautiful morning on the lake today. The wind was calm and the sun came out a few times to warm up that chilly 39 degree air temp. Fun time was had by all!

Short report today....the dog needs my attention. He's staring at me and making squeaky noises. lol

As I sit here and write this, the wind has shifted and is starting to blow out of the NE. Tomorrow night, we are expecting 1-3 inches of snow. Boooo! And, the wind is going to blow hard Saturday and Sunday. NW on Saturday, and SW on Sunday and Monday. But, then it will all change and by mid week next week, it will start feeling like springtime again.

My next trip out will be on Wednesday.

Stay tuned....

Capt Juls