[Sputterbuzz]

Two masked bandits put in at Little Milligan at 2:30, and to my surprise (note the sarcasm)

not another sole was there. Water temp 42-43, air temp 41 and wind 40+ mph gusting stronger and spitting snow. I thought....I'm an idiot but proceeded to display my intelligence

by running across the main part of the lake. First point I stopped on wham....a nice 3 lb largemouth. Fished for a few more minutes and wham....a 4.5 lb largemouth. I thought...this is going to be a banner day. Unfortunately, after those two, the quality went downhill but from 2:30p-6p I boated 9 on buddy and fnf. Caught 7 largemouth and 2 spots. You had to pick where you wanted to fish very carefully with the wind the way it was, and trust me, a 14 ft leader is no fun in 5mph win, much less today... but anyway, that forced me to fish a few new spots that I'd never fished which produced some fish and caused me to find some structure I didn't know existed

FNF fish were on 14 ft leader and buddy fish came in about 20 ft with access to 50 close by. Threw a jerkbait some with no luck and tried a 1oz spoon no luck. Hooked a hawg smallmouth on the fnf, in the 5 or 6lb class that got off right at the boat while hand lining her in. Wish I could've gotten a pic of that one. All fish were released alive and healthy! I've attached a few of the best fish caught today!





Good luck and tight lines!

SB



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[GOTABIG1]

those r some great fish.. thanks for sharing

 

[Jtewes]

Nice report. Thanks for the pics. You guys are brave soles to get out in that wind today.



Thanks for sharing.



J

 

[Tracker1861]

Man you really whacked them this weekend.

Great job and super job on the post as well as posting the pictures. Congrats on the fish, you really had a weekend to remember.

 

[TFO]

nice fish thanks for the report

 

[Brownfish03]

Your are a brave soul! Good catch again!

 

[BASSackwards]

AWESOME FISH!!!! great report gonna have to get up there soon

 

[Rebel]

Great job. Thanks for the report.

 

[Z-91]

good job thanks for the detailed report!

 

[snoot]

I'd mark this weekend on the calander Kyle! Good catch and great report!

 

[Whopper]

Those are some dandy fish!



Glad you were rewarded for your efforts

 

[pedro]

Great Fishing!!! Man, I just let the wind talk me out of going. I had intended after church yesterday to put-in at roan creek and fish all day,

(no night services at church) But when I looked at the lake, I decided to fish the creeks for trout. After two hours and no trout I went back and the lake was bad, so I went home instead. Planing on Saturday trip.

I have not had much luck on Watauga with the F&F,do you use the minnow on your fly, or just the fly?



Thanks, Pedro

 

[TheFishinFool]

those are some really nice fish,i believe im goin have to get up there soon.congrats and great pics.thanks for sharing

 

[BigFishin]

Nice catch its nice when it pays off

 

[snoot]

Once again, Another Great Catch Kyle!!!

Glad you was on them this past weekend!!

We'll have to get together sometime! I live down in Valley Forge