Had a nice, but unproductive day @ Chapman. Tried all the same techniques, fished all the similar areas that we fished in neighboring Badger Lake the 2 weeks prior to the regular season closing. The kokes are spawning, however, so they were a little preoccupied. The bass & 'bows? Sleeping off a Halloween party hangover like I should have been, I guess.

We still had a great day -- it was warm in the sun and really chilly in the shade, but a really nice crisp fall day to be on the water. We had the entire lake to ourselves and enjoyed the view, fall colors, even a bald eagle over a few cigars and beers.

I think I'll hang it up for the now until the ice fishing season starts, unless I get an itch I have to scratch at a year-round lake like Newman or something.

Anybody know if the old resort there is under new management? For the first time in years there was a new face in the trailer collecting the launch fee. Really nice younger guy (younger than previous guy, I should say). Southern accent. Was very helpful about pointing out what and where to try, while also being very honest about the lack of success lately.

Regardless, it was a very nice day on one of my favorite lakes. If your season is winding down like mine, hope you had a great one!