It was very nice to meet everyone yesterday. We will definitely have to do it again. I think that lake, given some time and effort, will kick out a big fish to someone in our group.
Our boat experienced similar results to what everyone else saw. When we went back toward Aitch, we found some areas that are similar to what we normally fish (thick, nasty stuff). We would start at the edge of the massive weedbeds and let the constant wind blow us through. I ended up catching one that went 2.5 on a buzzbait. BK42 had a couple blowups on the Rage Shad, but they came unbuttoned. We both missed a few more fish with that pattern, hopping from cove to cove.
Eventually, we got the stones to take the 9.9 across the big lake. We stopped at a little cove beside Nancy's and I caught a dink near a log with the jig. We then ventured to Trough Creek. I knew the bank cover was a little thicker there and the area looked great. We fished the entire stretch without any fish.
We called it a day and loaded the boat up around 5pm (never give up, right?).
Again, would be happy to meet up with any or all of you again. Perhaps we will catch some fish next time.
Wayne