Jesse Yeomans Posted April 27, 2018 Posted April 27, 2018 Hey fellow Virginian's, anyone been down to Lake Chesdin recently? What's the water level like on it right now? Normal or lower? And anyone know where the lake is at spawn wise? It'll be the first place I'll be fishing once I'm back from some military training soon. Any knowledge would be appreciated Quote
LonnieP Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 I live 10 minutes away from Whipperknock Marina and fish there usually once a week. The water levels are normal right now. I’m pretty sure the bass are on the beds now because I didn’t catch anything last week but I did catch a 6 pound female with a belly full of eggs on Easter Sunday. 2 Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 28, 2018 Super User Posted April 28, 2018 Jesse, we will hit Chesdin before the tournament so you will see the water clarity, temperature and if the bass have started moving up from the spawn. You also will be calling Dean and asking him what he is going to throw and what does he suggest you bring as for baits, although we will find out what they want the day we go out. I sent you a club roster with Dean's phone number. Dean has two sons your age. One just graduated from JMU and the other is a freshman at Tech. He is a great guy, even if he likes the Dallas Cowboys. Dean owns a real estate firm over by the airport. Now, as for getting ready. Consider the following baits for starters: Zoom Junebug finesse worm Zoom Junebug trick worm Senkos, color of your choice Lizards Buzzbaits Crankbaits Poppers Shad Raps Black and Blue Jigs with a Zoom Sapphire Blue Super Chunk or a Black Blue Super Chunk. You can use crawfish and bluegill colors, too. Sexy Shad is always a winner. When you call Dean you all can coordinate baits and techniques, and even shirts and pants. You will also need your PFD as we have a rule that when the big motor is running and the trolling motor is out of the water all in the boat have to wear their PFD's for safety. We will hit the long grass lines, marinas, by a bridge, docks, piers, wood, creek mouths, creeks, main lake points, coves, pads if they are up by then, and ride around see the lake's layout. Dean will take you to the places he has been successful on tournament day. You will need your polarized sun glasses in case some bass are still on their beds and you want to see them or what is under the surface. When you hit town you may want to get a GMCO map of Chesdin at BPS to mark as to where you caught fish with me and Dean. You add to this map and expand your knowledge of the lake on every adventure. What the guys tell you now will be totally different by the middle of May. The bass are on their beds now for the most part, with some finished, some on the beds, and others who have finished. Write down anything anyone adds to this site and get your rods, reels, tackle ready for some fun on Lake Chesdin. Fresh line is the secret to fishing success. Be sure your line is fresh. Bring cell phone for some pics. Blast off is at 5:30 so please be at the Seven Springs ramp by 4:45 or 5 AM. See you when you hit Richmond. 12 minutes ago, LonnieP said: I live 10 minutes away from Whipperknock Marina and fish there usually once a week. The water levels are normal right now. I’m pretty sure the bass are on the beds now because I didn’t catch anything last week but I did catch a 6 pound female with a belly full of eggs on Easter Sunday. Wow! A six pounder on Chesdin. Way to go! Congrats. 1 Quote
LonnieP Posted April 28, 2018 Posted April 28, 2018 41 minutes ago, Sam said: Wow! A six pounder on Chesdin. Way to go! Congrats. Thanks Sam. Chesdin has some really big hawgs . I just moved here a year ago and just started fishing Chesdin last fall and this is the 4th bass I’ve gotten over 5 lbs since then. 1 1 Quote
LonnieP Posted April 30, 2018 Posted April 30, 2018 Fished Chesdin yesterday and the water level is higher than normal. 1 Quote
reb67 Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 On 4/30/2018 at 9:04 AM, LonnieP said: Fished Chesdin yesterday and the water level is higher than normal. I was at our place in Lake Chesdin Campground cleaning the lot yesterday and the water look to be high and muddy at this end of rhe lake. Did you have any luck? Quote
LonnieP Posted May 1, 2018 Posted May 1, 2018 1 hour ago, reb67 said: I was at our place in Lake Chesdin Campground cleaning the lot yesterday and the water look to be high and muddy at this end of rhe lake. Did you have any luck? I just caught one little dink. I don’t think anybody was doing too well Sunday. The water was high and muddy. I had to duck when I went under the bridge at Whippernock. Quote
Super User Sam Posted May 1, 2018 Super User Posted May 1, 2018 38 minutes ago, LonnieP said: I just caught one little dink. I don’t think anybody was doing too well Sunday. The water was high and muddy. I had to duck when I went under the bridge at Whippernock. OMG! You had to duck to go under that bridge. Then the water must have been up 4-feet or more. With all the rain I am not surprised the lake was high, but never have seen it that high. Too much water makes them hard to catch as too little water. Quote
reb67 Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 41 minutes ago, Sam said: OMG! You had to duck to go under that bridge. Then the water must have been up 4-feet or more. With all the rain I am not surprised the lake was high, but never have seen it that high. Too much water makes them hard to catch as too little water. I just came back from the campground, do know the rock pile on the right just before you go under the bridge with the metal pole sticking up out of it, well you can see the first rock now 1 Quote
LonnieP Posted May 2, 2018 Posted May 2, 2018 13 hours ago, Sam said: OMG! You had to duck to go under that bridge. Then the water must have been up 4-feet or more. With all the rain I am not surprised the lake was high, but never have seen it that high. Too much water makes them hard to catch as too little water. I'd say it was a foot or so high. I would have definitely noticed 4 foot high on my fish finder. I fish out of a pond prowler with a pedastal seat on the deck so it's higher than sitting in a bass boat. The big rock that sticks out of the water way back in the creek past the old duck blind was completely submerged. Quote
Super User Sam Posted May 4, 2018 Super User Posted May 4, 2018 I know that rock. Never have seen it totally under water. Keep up the good work. 1 Quote
reb67 Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 Made it out on the lake for a few hours today and picked up my PB 6.9 2 Quote
Jesse Yeomans Posted May 9, 2018 Author Posted May 9, 2018 52 minutes ago, reb67 said: Made it out on the lake for a few hours today and picked up my PB 6.9 Nice! Thanks for the picture...I know that water ?were the pads not up yet or are they behind the camera? I remember last year that whole area was full of them Quote
reb67 Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 Yes the pads are up especially in the back of the creek they're starting to fill in in the other areas as well. Quote
Super User Sam Posted May 9, 2018 Super User Posted May 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Jesse Yeomans said: Nice! Thanks for the picture...I know that water ?were the pads not up yet or are they behind the camera? I remember last year that whole area was full of them Remember this for next week. Have a safe trip back to Richmond. 1 Quote
reb67 Posted May 9, 2018 Posted May 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, Sam said: Remember this for next week. Have a safe trip back to Richmond. Sam when are y'all coming down to practice? Quote
reb67 Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Just came off the lake, another slow bite but did pick up another big girl 6.6 2 Quote
Super User Sam Posted May 14, 2018 Super User Posted May 14, 2018 On 5/9/2018 at 6:55 AM, reb67 said: Sam when are y'all coming down to practice? We are planning to leave Seven Springs around 3 PM on Tuesday, May 15. I will be there earlier and wait for Jesse to arrive. Not really practicing. Just getting the lay of the lake and doing some fun fishing. Want to show Jesse the lake and some of the places that may hold bass this Saturday. Will you be out there? Quote
reb67 Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 57 minutes ago, Sam said: We are planning to leave Seven Springs around 3 PM on Tuesday, May 15. I will be there earlier and wait for Jesse to arrive. Not really practicing. Just getting the lay of the lake and doing some fun fishing. Want to show Jesse the lake and some of the places that may hold bass this Saturday. Will you be out there? It depends on how my day goes. I hope to get out a couple days this week. Quote
VA Clay Posted September 30, 2018 Posted September 30, 2018 Fellas- Just fished the Whippernock area today. You boys been fishing this area lately? Beautiful area. But not one fish on the finder. Seemed way too desolate for the appearance. I’m new to this forum for the most part. But if anyone wants to get up and film a trip let me know. Love fishing and taking video. I’m near Qualla in Chesterfield and I’m planning on learning ole Chesdin this year. In addition, if someone is reading this, is that weeded/ lilly cove at the powerlines a good hole. That thing looked like fire? Quote
LonnieP Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 I fished Whippernock today also. Caught 6 bass on a trap. They were all holding tight to the pads and grass today, probably why you didn’t see any on the fish finder. Sometimes you can find a bass or two by the powerlines. Good luck fishing Chesdin. Some days it’s on fire and some days it will make you question your sanity. Lol Quote
reb67 Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 What was the water temp? I'm hoping to get on the lake one day this week. Quote
LonnieP Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 1 minute ago, reb67 said: What was the water temp? I'm hoping to get on the lake one day this week. 77 Quote
reb67 Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, LonnieP said: 77 Thanks, is the water level still real high and muddy Quote
LonnieP Posted October 1, 2018 Posted October 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, reb67 said: Thanks, is the water level still real high and muddy Water level is a little high. Wasn’t real muddy though Quote
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