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Another trip to Roses. Cindy and I got on the lake around 11:30 and took out around 5:00. Scattered showers, with light to moderate wind. Surface Water temp was 66* today, several degrees cooler than last week. We started at the launch and drifted with the wind down along the west shoreline. Not much action untill we reached the lower half of the lake. There was a considerable chop on the water, and the wind was pushing the waves toward the lower end of the lake. Last week the action was in 12-20 feet of water, but today the bite was in shallower water. We caught fish in 4 feet of water out to around 10 feet or so. The LMB were on the feed today, the small juvies (6-12 inches) were everywhere, and I caught 6-8 in the 1-2 pound class and Many smaller ones.. The largest of the day was 2# 5oz, and cindy picked that one up. All bass were caught as incedentals while perch fishing, using 1/16 oz jighead with either micro plastics or the Berkley Gulp minnow in 3 inch size. Smelt color seemed to work well today. With the wave action, it was difficult to feel all the hits, but we caught lots of fish anyway. We caught several bluegill in the 8-9 in range today, but we were after the yellow perch, so back they went. Scads of little crappie caught, but just a few of any size. The bass we caught were healthy looking but not as chunky as in years past. Wonder if the population is starting to get overbalanced? Anyway, It is a good time to be out and enjoying the great outdoors, and a great chance to do some fall bass fishing. tight lines everyone

blufin loui

10/2/2011 11:29:00 AM

OOPS! I forgot to mention: The hotspots are where some fishermen reported some HOT action. Bass along the east side and trout and crappie off the point on the west side. We didn't have time to check them out, but wanted to include them if any of you had a chance to give Roses a try.
Good fishing all.

hewesfisher

10/2/2011 12:54:00 PM

Good to see you two getting out despite motor issues, with the bow mount and your kicker, you can still navigate some of your favorite waters. Lots of nice looking perch there too, I can smell the fish fry all the way over here in Spokane! :-)

afk

10/2/2011 9:02:00 PM

Cindy sure does have the touch for the big'n of the day! As always, Thanks & keep it up.

blufin loui

10/3/2011 2:20:00 PM

Hi ya Phil, we were having fishing withdrawals, so had to get on the water. LOL. We can navigate the smaller waters with no prob. I had noticed some extra water in the boat after the fishing trips, and after some more "examining" found a cracked Bellows. Just one more thing to take care of. Hope to have the repairs taken care of in the next week or so. You and Debbie stay well, and hope you get on the water a few more times before the weather gets cold.

blufin loui

10/3/2011 2:22:00 PM

Thanks for the comment Andy, Yep, Cindy does her fair share of catching, and has the "touch". Stay safe m Friend

Toni

10/4/2011 10:41:00 AM

Nice report Lewis. How long were the perch?

blufin loui

10/4/2011 7:41:00 PM

Hi ya Toni, the perch were running 9 to 11 3/4 inches with most in the 11 inch range. We were catching them over a large area of the lake, so it wasn't like we were in a school of the same year class. But for Roses, these are big pech. Lots of fun. Thanks for the comment Toni and stay well and fish often

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