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    East Fork

    What's the deal with this lake? It looks so dang "fishy"! I've went there several times in the last few months because my parents live close to there and dad likes to go. But I don't think I've caught more than 3 or 4 bass each trip. Got skunked twice. I'm planning on getting out this weekend, but am thinking about Brookville or Rocky Fork (never been) instead.

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    Go to Rocky. Bring a frog, swim jig and creature bait.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick2018 View Post
    What's the deal with this lake? It looks so dang "fishy"! I've went there several times in the last few months because my parents live close to there and dad likes to go. But I don't think I've caught more than 3 or 4 bass each trip. Got skunked twice. I'm planning on getting out this weekend, but am thinking about Brookville or Rocky Fork (never been) instead.

    i hate that lake, only good in spring i have heard???
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    It is a very fun lake once you unlock the secret... which is not really a secret. I tend to move quite a bit on that lake and as buckeye stated. Jig(swim or flippin it), always have a frog ready and then any other kind of plastic will do well. I have also had plenty caught on a indiana bladed spinnerbait in various color assortments.
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    East Fork can be tough in August.

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    Quote Originally Posted by buckeyebass View Post
    Go to Rocky. Bring a frog, swim jig and creature bait.
    I ended up going to Brookville and got my butt whooped there too. Didn’t feel like driving 2 hours to Rocky Fork when I got up. I’m going to head there soon though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheBurke View Post
    It is a very fun lake once you unlock the secret... which is not really a secret. I tend to move quite a bit on that lake and as buckeye stated. Jig(swim or flippin it), always have a frog ready and then any other kind of plastic will do well. I have also had plenty caught on a indiana bladed spinnerbait in various color assortments.
    You’re talking Rocky Fork, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rick2018 View Post
    You’re talking Rocky Fork, right?
    Yeah... So East Fork. Cranking, flipping, and spinnerbaits... Find the bridges in the warmer parts of the year.
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    I have been there a couple of times and the bass are not were I think they should be. I would think they would be stacked on all those areas that drop to 20 feet deep within 20 feet of the bank, but nope nope nope!!!