Lake Walter F. George
Capt. Sam Williams
April 18, 2011
Lake Eufaula - Freshwater Fishing Report
Water Level 187.76 msl
Water Temperature - mid to upper 70's
Water clarity - stained to muddy
BASS have been off their normal bite due to the cold weather and storms. Fishermen must make an extra slow presentation to entice a strike. The big girls have yet to move in, 16 pound sacks have been winning events as late. Red colored soft plastics have been the trick with my guide clients in the past two weeks. Short trick worms rigged on the swimming jigs and Nuckle ball jigs have been working. Lip less crank baits in sexy shad and chartreuse sexy shad are also taking keepers. Shallow running crank baits as well as chatter baits do well where the water is dirtier. Fish are coming from cover and bank lines where there are bushes or blow downs. The Revere Maxx weedless frog is getting a lot of action where the pads are trying to come back.
CRAPPIE are still doing well. trolling jigs and minnows on the top of the first drops are producing some good limits. Bigger fish are coming under the lights at night.
BLUE GILL AND SHELL CRACKER - are starting to show up on live worms and crickets. Fish the same shore line where the bass are.
CAT FISH are always ready for a meal. The jug fishing is picking up and the cut bait and shad seem to be the best thing going right now.
Come visit us at S & K Outdoors when you are in Eufaula and pick up your application for the Lee King Benefit Buddy Tournament or visit www.leekingbenmefit.org for details. This is our first memorial event since Lee's passing, we are praying for 200 teams this year.
Always be prepared for some extreme temperature changes on the river this time of year. Sun screen and plenty of water are a must. Stay in the markers when running the creeks and river. The water is up and down and the storms blow a lot of trash in the water, be careful not to run over submerged logs, it will ruin a good trip.
God Bless & Good Fishn'
Capt. Sam
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