I tried to get an early start knowing it would be a busy independence day on Lake Marion.  Launched the boat around 6:30am and I headed out to my favorite deep area to test it out and hardly a nibble from panfish, let alone a bass bite.  I then went up on top of the flat and started pitching a Gambler B.B. Cricket with a 1/2oz Tru-Tungsten worm weight checking to see if they were up in the weeds, no much happening there either.  I then buzzed across the lake to check a sand shelf, I first probed with the Reaction Innovations Vixen and then a jig and then a  Ring Fry.

I then went though the narrows and checked some of the mid-depth areas Ryan and I found fish on just a couple days ago.  The very first spot I got two fish on a Carolina Rigged Lake Fork Creature in a Bull Bream color.  I then hopped around and found some fish on Swim Jigs, chatterbaits & senko type baits.  I was feeling pretty good about getting quality fish, but not finding and 3lb + fish, which are important on this lake.  It will likely take over 20lbs to win on Saturday.

I then tried flipping some weed clumps again, but went quite awhile without any bites.  Then right around 1pm, I found an area where I got one about 3.5 and 2.5 in just a few minutes on a Tungsten Jig.  By that time, it was time to get off the lake and get read for a 4th grill out at the neighbors.

Looking ahead, I would feel much better if m deep fish were going, as they can be really good fish out there.  None the less, I believe we have a solid pattern that we should be able to get 12+ pounds fairly early and then we can give some of my deep areas a go and try some other shallow cover to get a couple kickers and we will have shot at a high finish.  If any of you are interested, head out to Casperson Park on Lake Marion for a 1pm weigh-in.

Rich
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