Fishing Shell Knob area for the first time Friday....

[flubyu]

Ok guys, which ramp and what areas are best to fish this time of year? I've used to the Cape Fair area...so this is all new water.

[HaulinBass]

Big Bay ramp, follow the road to Campbell Point, turn left at big creek/big bay public use area. Or, the Shell Knob ramp , first right past the bridge.
Fish in big creek, drag grubs, jerks, cranks. Or, hit southwest facing primary and secondary points along shell knob area into Mill creek area.
Steve will be along, Guru for that area, analyze his photos closely.....
Oh yeah, those grubs look awful familiar.

[flubyu]

Is there a courtsey dock there at Big Bay? I was there once but I can't remember...

[luvdmymerc]

Nope!!! No dock. No light. No nothin'. Just a ramp and about 6 parking blocks. Its perfect.

[luvdmymerc]

There are a lot of areas on the lake that start heating up, as far as bass fishing is concerned, long before Big Creek does. January would be best spent on the north banks,
with maximum exposure to the sun, somewhere out on the main lake. From Baxter to
the mouth of Big Creek there are lots of points and pockets that will pay off for the "run
'n gunners" that don't mind making 15-20 casts with a lucky craft pointer before moving
on to the next spot. If you would rather camp a while, run around to the other side of
Campbell Point and stitch a grub in 18-30 feet of water on the gravel between Basin Hollow
and Hardman. Again, the north side is usually better, but I have had trips where the
shady side between Troy Mill Creek and Hardman paid BIG. The bluff pocket points on the
north side will usually produce at least one big largemouth to cap off the day. You may
have to hit 5 or 6 spots, or more, to get bit, but it will be worth it if he's there. If you want
any more specific info, shoot me an IM or an E-mail.

[silverspook]

Hey flubyu went to Shell Knob area yesterday I put in at Big Indian and boated up to point 20 fished the points on the north side working back toward Baxter. Only caught 2 largemouth keepers on a Rogue. Hope you catch a bunch I might try to get out again friday so I'll look for you I'll probably put in at the bridge on 39 and head towards Campbell point.

[luvdmymerc]

I wish I didn't still have to work for a livin'! I'd try to go with you guys.

[silverspook]

Hey Merc getting old and retired has some benefits. I truly didn't know if I could do retirement after working all my life, but I kinda changed jobs now I get to fish when I want as long as I get my home projects done. If I stay healthy this retirement is great.

[flubyu]

Sigh....well I have a while before I can retire as I'm 23...lol. Will be watching for you there...

[luvdmymerc]

silverspook.......I hope you get to spend many, many years doing what you love to do.
flubyu........remember, the joy is in the journey and is as exciting as finally getting there.
So don't rush it.

[silverspook]

great advice Merc your a wise man. catch the big one

[ssimpala71]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by luvdmymerc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">silverspook.......I hope you get to spend many, many years doing what you love to do.
flubyu........remember, the joy is in the journey and is as exciting as finally getting there.
So don't rush it.</TD></TR></TABLE> WOW thats deep man!!! That is good advice Steve, thanks for sharing!