It's been a while since I have updated my report. December is always a "slow" month for guiding and is a month that I concentrate on getting things done that I Haven't been able to attend to during my busy season. Currently conditions at Clear Lake are excellent for getting out on the water and enjoying a beautiful day on the water. We are in a very stable weather pattern, no rain is expected in the near future and the wind factor has been minimal. Yes it has been cold but we are now in a warming trend and the weather should be great for the next week or so. Fishing pressure has been almost non existent and you can basically have the lake to yourself. The tournaments will not start up again until next year and with most people concentrating on having a "Merry Christmas"" , it's a great time to get out on the lake. We are in a typical winter pattern with the water temps hanging around the mid to low 40's. The fish are in their typical winter haunts hanging out in deeper water, ledges & drop off's and are schooled up when you can find them. You have to cover a lot of water at this time of the year, put in your time, try a variety of techniques and if you can land three to five fish for your outing, you have done well. Jig's, a variety of swimbaits, crankbaits, jerkbaits, Alabama rigs, and plastics rigged your favorite way will all work. The kicker is you have to stay with them, cover water, be patient, fish slow, and be versatile. Clear Lake is a world class fishery, but it is not always easy and it can humble you. The water is cold, wear your life jackets, falling in fully clothed with your heavy winter clothing, you will have a tough time trying to get back in the boat. Trust me, I have been there and was very thankful I had a life jacket on.
Water level is at it's lowest point of the year and the lowest point we have been at for several years. With no rain predicted in the near future, you must be very careful while running close to shore. There are several areas in the lake that are close to shore that look like you could motor through, but actually you could hit the bottom. I know the lake very well but still managed to damage my prop recently hitting a shallow area that I thought I had steerd around. ($200 mistake) The minnow bite is by far the best technique if you just want to go out and catch fish. I fish minnows three ways, with a bobber set up when I am in 3 to15 feet of water, or with a drop shot rig or a split shot rig when I am fishing deeper. Feel free to email me at anytime or call me with any information needed. I hope everyone has a wonderful Merry Christmas, God Bless, Bob & Tary
Water level is at it's lowest point of the year and the lowest point we have been at for several years. With no rain predicted in the near future, you must be very careful while running close to shore. There are several areas in the lake that are close to shore that look like you could motor through, but actually you could hit the bottom. I know the lake very well but still managed to damage my prop recently hitting a shallow area that I thought I had steerd around. ($200 mistake) The minnow bite is by far the best technique if you just want to go out and catch fish. I fish minnows three ways, with a bobber set up when I am in 3 to15 feet of water, or with a drop shot rig or a split shot rig when I am fishing deeper. Feel free to email me at anytime or call me with any information needed. I hope everyone has a wonderful Merry Christmas, God Bless, Bob & Tary
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