Made it out on the lake before sunrise for some topwater bass fishing. With the water warming in mid-lake, the topwater will start to heat up. Can’t wait.
Launch: McCrary Creek Access, Lake Norman
Weather Conditions: Overcast, 60 degrees, 0-5 mph wind
Water Conditions: 63 degrees, Stained, 18″ visibility
Fish: Spotted Bass, Channel Catfish
Lures:
Assorted Prop Baits – https://amzn.to/49VujzO
Berkley Frittside 5 Candy Apple Red Craw – https://amzn.to/3UZArCf
Zoom Super Fluke – Smokin’ Shad – https://amzn.to/48YTlwy
Yum Dinger – Carolina Pumpkin/Chartreuse – https://amzn.to/49VujzO
Rod Setups:
MH/F Baitcaster
Ugly Stik Carbon Rod with Abu Garcia Low Profile Baitcast Reel Combo – https://amzn.to/3unBHV1
Power Pro Spectra Moss Green Braided Line – https://amzn.to/3wLpXwc
Reaction Tackle 100% Flourocarbon – https://amzn.to/3OVQ2Pw
Crankbait
Lew’s KVD Composite Casting Rod – CC3 MH/M – https://amzn.to/4bU0LE9
Kast King 5.4 Reel – https://amzn.to/3UXWJ7B
Berkley Trilene Mono – https://amzn.to/430v5ZE
Spinning
Lew’s American Hero Spinning Rod M – https://amzn.to/3wAKMdP
Lew’s American Hero 200 6.2:1 Spinning Reel – https://amzn.to/49XJbgI
Power Pro Super8Slick V2 Moss Green Braided Line – https://amzn.to/3Uqhdp4
Reaction Tackle 100% Flourocarbon – https://amzn.to/3OVQ2Pw
Kayak and Gear
Kayak: 2020 Native Watercraft Slayer Max 12.5
YakAttack Omega Fishing Rod Holder – https://amzn.to/48sRbVv
NRS Chinook Life Jacket – https://amzn.to/48sRbVv
Fish finder: Lowrance Hook Reveal 5 – https://amzn.to/3HQuUq1
Nocqua Water Resistant Battery – https://amzn.to/49ApawZ
Camera: GoPro Hero 9 – https://amzn.to/3UmKyko
Camera Mount: Gimbal Extension Pole – https://amzn.to/3T4xJdm
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