We arrived at the launch at about 8:30 am. So crowded - two boats already in the water! Hahaha. Saw one skier out, but nothing near us. So I figured it would be a great day on the water. Started working on the East side. Lots of dinks at the first spot. Saw lots of fish on the sonar and camera, but nothing of any size. Moved further North, and nothing at all. Some fish seen and a few jumped, but no bites. And so we headed further North again. Went to a known perch hole to see if they were stacked in as normal. On the way in, saw a lot of fish at around 45 feet near the bottom. Stopped and got a few pecks, but no connections. Went in shallower and saw lots of fish. Both on the sonar and camera again. And no perch at all. Rock bass, SMB, and some pumpkin seeds all over the place. But apparently they weren't the biting kind. Like the ad used to claim - "they don't bite, they don't even light". Tried mostly DS and a CR. After awhile and a few shakers that threw the hook themselves, I caught one decent one as pictured. I wouldn't say I felt a strike, more of it was just there as when you hang onto a log. Never really ran. Very lethargic. And that was the majority of the connections the rest of the day. All just felt like someone stepped on your line and didn't go anywhere.

Moved over to the West and more dinks and some strike outs in a few other locations. Finally finished on South end with one good fish on, but never saw him. Ran for a bit and spit the hook. Again, just like hanging onto a log that slowly took off.

Last ditch effort on another area near the launch. Found a pile of fish at 40 feet. Some slams and pecks, but no connections. Headed back in at 2:30. Was really hot without any wind for the most part.

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