s13john Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 figured i'd bring this thread back hit briery up today, it was super windy but still managed to catch 7 on a trick stick, but nothing to brag about. its defiantly cooled down since last week i stayed mostly around the 701 ramp. temps were 55-6ish near power line and almost 59 on the north side of 701 ramp. had a good time though. Quote
Jake Freeman Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 I went yesterday as well and pretty much had my butt handed to me. Launched at 701 and headed straight across the lake and drifted that huge flaton the main lake and caught a 2 1/2lber in the first 15 minutes and then got nothing but a pickerel the rest of the day. I had no electronics and no way to know the water temps anywhere I was fishing. I found out what the water temps were when back at the ramp and wish I had,ve focused on a little bit deeper water. Oh well ya win some and lose some. Think I will take my bass boat out there next time instead of the jon. Got beat to death in the wind and couldnt hold the jon on anything I wanted to thoroughly fish. Hard to really concentrate on fishing when you"re frustrated from trying to hold the boat in position > Quote
s13john Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 hey man if you ever want to meet up their just let me know. if its just me goin i got the back seat open on my lil jon Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted March 26, 2010 Super User Posted March 26, 2010 With the air temps in the mid 20's tonight, it's going to be tough tomorrow. The bass had backed off almost 5' Wednesday from where they had been last Friday because of the 5-8 degree water temp drop. Quote
Bigs Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 mid 20's ? I looked at weather.com and it says low of 30. Either way its not gonna do anyone any good for weekend fishing. This weather has been up and down in typical virginia fashion. Im hopin for some rain to wash this pollen away, my allergies are killin me right now. Lake anna seems like the most logical choice for anyone tryin to get on some big bas this weekend, they are in full spawn on the warm side. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted March 26, 2010 Super User Posted March 26, 2010 Steve when did they start spawning? I was there this past weekend and we saw a few in the shallows but fishing was very tough for everybody. Quote
JCrzy4Bass Posted March 26, 2010 Posted March 26, 2010 We (my dad and I) were gonna hit Briery this weekend but a three hour drive with these conditions isn't really up our alley. We are fishing lake curtis in stafford instead and saving Briery for April, maybe get on some spawners. Good luck if anyone does try it this weekend. One things for sure the pressure on the lake will probably be minimal tommorrow, maybe the only advantage I can see. Quote
Jake Freeman Posted March 29, 2010 Posted March 29, 2010 S13 I am definitely up for hitting Briery with you sometime. Just let me know a couple days ahead of time if you decide to go and have an open seat and hopefully I will be off. We can meet up there or near the house as I only live 5 miles from ya. let me know.......Thanks alot Quote
jerry s Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 I am heading to briery saturday the 17th was wondering if anyone could give me some input on water temp. Quote
Drew Austin Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I went last week, but it was sunny, clear, and way too hot to fish. I also was trying to fish from a canoe, but that compounded the issue. I fished the entire area from the dam all the way to the other side of the handicap pier. Got nothing, but I want to go back. Any advice? I know several of you fish there often, so I would appreciate it. I tried a large variety of lures and presentations. Quote
fishguts Posted June 2, 2010 Posted June 2, 2010 I went last week, but it was sunny, clear, and way too hot to fish. I also was trying to fish from a canoe, but that compounded the issue. I fished the entire area from the dam all the way to the other side of the handicap pier. Got nothing, but I want to go back. Any advice? I know several of you fish there often, so I would appreciate it. I tried a large variety of lures and presentations. Drew, Fish small stuff, even on top in the middle of the day, and you'll do just fine. Even when it's blistering hot and sunny. In fact, there's no such thing as too hot at Briery. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted June 2, 2010 Super User Posted June 2, 2010 I got a phone call this morning about 9:30 from the lake and the guy had caught an 8-12 (his PB). He called back about 10 minutes later and had caught a 6-2. Both were with a weedless wacky rigged finesse worm in about 7' depths. June is one of the top months for numbers. Quote
s13john Posted June 3, 2010 Posted June 3, 2010 yeah they were defiantly on at briery this morning i probably caught 20 on top water frogs between 6-730 kinda died down after the sun came out ... went a lil deeper caught a few but nothing 5+...... cant beat a toad bite though ;D Quote
joleree Posted June 15, 2010 Posted June 15, 2010 I'll be visiting the lake for my 1st time Wed. Unfortunately I have to fish from the shore. Can anyone please recommend a strategy? I'm taking the typical arsenal......Rat L Traps, Heddon Torpedos, spinners and worms. Thanks man! John Quote
Aluma-Bass Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 most anything will work at briery this time of year, but if your on shore i would get a dozen jumbo minnows and hold on! Quote
joleree Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 Nice to have that 1st day out of the way. Fished precisely how Wayne suggested, caught fish at the dam and the peninsula..........largest for the day around 3-3.5 total fish 10 plus a Pike. I'm so blown away at this place. Peace! Quote
joleree Posted June 21, 2010 Posted June 21, 2010 I'll be at Briery at 6:30 am Tuesday. If anyone has an open seat please let me know. I'll bring lunch and drinks!......PLEASE GET ME OFF THE SHORE. :'(John 702-755-7603 Quote
Mr.steve Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 looking for any advise i can get on fishing briery. I've been there twice in the last month and had limited success. I got there 6am both times and fished towards the upper end of the lake. fished with top water frogs, senkos and other soft plastics in shallow and deeper water but just didn't do much. any tips/advise would be greatly appreciated. thanks Quote
fishguts Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Briery has been a major disappointment for me this season. I can only attribute it to the addition of 5,000 grass carp two years ago. The carp are now at least ten pounds and have rid the entire lake of every stalk of grass. The water is a funky brown (used to be nice and clear) and I've seen a dozen or so dead bass on each of my last outings. I used to be able to catch 20-30 fish in a typical summer afternoon, but my best day has been around 10--most at or under 15 inches. Anyone else having better luck? How about you Wayne? Are your numbers still holding up? Quote
DieselvRR Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 This was from kayakbassfishing.com...a member went there this past weekend and saw this. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted June 28, 2010 Super User Posted June 28, 2010 fishguts, the lack of grass and constant dingy water hasn't affected my catch rate, but it has eliminated the very successful grass patten I used for the past few years. I have fished there for 20 1/2 years so I have just adjusted to patterns I used before the grass appeared. Quote
Mr.steve Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 wayne p. from what what i've read you seem to know briery better than any body is there any chance you could give me some tips/advise on fishing there? i've been there twice and not done very well. thanks, steve Quote
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