I decided to come back to Phillips after having some success last week. I went to the same spot where I caught fish last week. I had my drop shot rig ready for action. The fish weren't in the same spot so I moved a little further south before I got my first fish. The wind was blowing hard like it did last week but I decided to tough it out and keep fishing. I finally landed another fish on the south end of the lake with a 4" black senko near some trees. I had numerous bites on that end of the lake. I switched lures and started using a 5" black Yamamoto grub and started having greater success with the fish. I caught a few small bass by swimming the grub back to the boat. I casted near a dock and saw my line moving so I jerked my rod up and the fight was on. When I saw the fish jump my heart was pounding because it was a hawg. I scrambled to get the net and net it before it can get away. After I got the fish in the boat I had to sit back and take a deep breath. The fish was 20" and about 5lbs. I continued to fish and got a few more bites but no fish. Finally I casted near another dock and got a good bite. To my surprise it was a 17" trout that bit my grub. I had an awesome day even though the weather wasn't great. Can't wait to come back!!

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