02-25-2012, 06:05 AM
I fished Rockport from about 7:30am to early afternoon with a buddy. Caught a dozen bows between us to 17 inches. The bite seemed shut down shortly after noon. We went toward the dam from the launch, fishing near Juniper Campground in 35-65 feet. Most fish came 6-22 feet down on cutters, gizzies, and other small tubes tipped with waxies, mealies, and crappie nibbles. Ice was in great shape, well over a foot thick, and edges good still. Several machines were running about. Not much snow on the ice, so be careful of slipping on the bare ice! Almost lost a rod down the hole when we walked away for a bit to set up the shanty! Sunny with slight breeze... gorgeous day! [cool]
RANT: At one point, we were the furthest people out toward the dam on our side of the lake... Why do so many people on ATV's and sleds think it's okay to buzz within 10 yards of your tent (at speed) just because you are inside it? [mad] Wished I had a slingshot today!
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RANT: At one point, we were the furthest people out toward the dam on our side of the lake... Why do so many people on ATV's and sleds think it's okay to buzz within 10 yards of your tent (at speed) just because you are inside it? [mad] Wished I had a slingshot today!
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