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It was amazing what a few half days of sun did to water temperatures on Lake Lowell. Friday the warmest water I could find was right at 50 degrees. Today, the sun broke out just after lunch and I headed for the ramp. When I turned on my depth finder I read 53 degrees at the launch ramp. I decided to head for some shallow flats to see if any fish had moved into really shallow water. As I pulled into an open flat I found water temperatures to be 57-59 degrees and the fish were there. I covered the water very thoroughly several times and ended up catching 17 very fat largemouth between 12-17”. It was a great afternoon.

I was planning to head for another flat, but the lake was rolling in whitecaps, so I called it an afternoon. I had fished for 2-½ hours and found fish in water from 6” to 3’. Best baits for me were a Black/Blue Chatterbait, a pearl Swimming Senko, and blue/black flake 4” Yum Wooly Curltail (no longer made). However, I believe they could have been caught on almost anything that was presented properly, for the fish were very active.
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good work smartweed ! enjoy your posts very much. what exactly is a chatterbait ?
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This is a Chatterbait:


In essence it is a vibrating swim jig. You should be able to get them at almost any shop in Idaho. There are lots of copies and knock-offs, but I still prefer the original. They also come in all sizes now days, from 1/8 oz. on up to Musky size.
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thanks smartweed interesting looking bait.[fishin]
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SWEET!

I'll be out there Saturday. Hopefully the water will get even warmer by then.

Thanks Smart Weed.
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them chatter baits work good!! i use them frequently the browns seem to dig them in the rivers around me!!
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What we need is warm nights. Last night was 25 degrees, and although it warmed up this afternoon, the water temps had dropped 4-5 degrees today (Tuesday). I found a few fish, one a nice 17" fat fish, but it was no where near as good as yesterday - at least for me.
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Is the boat launch on the south east end usable? I think it is called access number 1.
I have never been there but I am thinking about going in there with either my tube or my inflatable pontoon which would be better for that launch area? I am thinking about doing some catfishing there until the river settles down a bit. Ron
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Ron, that ramp is where I put in at this time of year. When the lake drops to summer levels (usually July or August), they put a cable across it. You could still launch a pontoon boat even then. And yes, it is at Access Area #1. The locals call the place "Akies", as many years ago there was a boat rental in that area run by a guy name Akie.
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Nice to hear things were warming up... Went out on Sunday just for a couple hours and had no luck. Planning on going back out on Saturday and will hopefully have some of your luck!
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