08-31-2010, 05:40 PM
About 8 years ago, I got a hawaiian sling (spear), and I went out to the lake with some goggles for a swim. I found a big cove back in Government Wash that was LOADED with big 2-4 lb tilapia. They were all nesting in some shallow, stained water. Some of the fish had these wild red patches on them. They change colors a bit when they are spawning. I nailed 4 big tilapia that day with my spear - they all went over 2 lbs. As far as catching them on hook and line, frozen peas are supposed to work, but I've never tried.
I saw some bigger-sized tilapia last spring, spawning in Boulder Harbor. Thought they were carp at first, but then the wind died down and we could really see them.
I have seen a lot of smaller fish schooling together. Mostly 4"- 6" fish. Hope the bass are chewin on em...
The Whizzle
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I saw some bigger-sized tilapia last spring, spawning in Boulder Harbor. Thought they were carp at first, but then the wind died down and we could really see them.
I have seen a lot of smaller fish schooling together. Mostly 4"- 6" fish. Hope the bass are chewin on em...
The Whizzle
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