07-31-2010, 09:00 AM
<br /> Been working on getting the boat running better and more reliable, so after getting a gas gauge on the boat for the first time ever, I needed to know what kind of fuel consumption I am getting. <br /> It was a nice evening so I talked Carol into going over with me to ride around and I also wanted to scan with my sonar to learn more about that lake. I just had to take a rod or two and figured I would troll some deep crank-baits while putt-putting around the lake. I got some info from Crazy about colors while on teh ride over and hit the water. <br /> The only fish I found were on two main-lake points in the 15-30 FOW. Caught two small spots and a white bass. All three came on a lighter colored bait with chartruse back. <br /> I was really dissapointed to not find the bait balls I know are up there. I scanned in front of the dam and around the lower portion of the lake in several places. I suspect they might all be back in the coves, some more scouting is in order. <br /> It was a really nice evening, and we even took one of the dogs, she had a ball with all the new smells she found riding around up there. <br />