A mix of weather in the area this last week found several anglers fooling some bass during all conditions. From moderate temp, cloudy days mid-week to a cold, wet, nasty Saturday through a bright, warm Sunday, a solid batch of bass join our 2020 Top 5.

Weight: 3-1
Angler: Teagan Mills
Date: April 21
Location: Private pond
Lure: Minnow
Top 5 Weight: 6-1 (3-1,3-0)

Weight: 2-4
Angler: Jim Junk
Date: April 23
Location: Knox County strip pit
Lure: Chatterbait (black/blue)

Weight: 2-4
Angler: Jim Junk
Date: April 23
Location: Knox County strip pit
Lure: Chatterbait (black/blue)

Weight: 2-2
Angler: Jim Junk
Date: April 23
Location: Knox County strip pit
Lure: Chatterbait (black/blue)

Weight: 2-12
Angler: Jim Junk
Date: April 23
Location: Knox County strip pit
Lure: Chatterbait (black/blue)

Weight: 1-9
Angler: Jim Junk
Date: April 23
Location: Knox County strip pit
Lure: Chatterbait (black/blue)
Angler Comments: Filled out my Top 5 in about 20 minutes.
Top 5 Weight: 14-9 (4-1,3-4,2-12,2-4,2-4) culls 2-2 and 1-9

Weight: 3-2
Angler: Brent Jackson
Date: April 26
Location: Knox County public strip pit
Lure: Senko wacky rig
Top 5 Weight: 4-12 (3-2,1-10)

Weight: 4-12 (21″)
Angler: Troy Jackson
Date: April 26
Weather: Sunny/windy
Location: Knox County public strip pit
Lure: Jig (black/blue) with #11 pork frog (black/blue)
Structure: Open
Angler Comments: This one turned around a tough morning after two good bites got loose and I logged only one short bass in my first hour of casting. Been a long time coming and a lot of casts after struggling to find some big bites the last two years. More to come, including video, when I get time to compile the fishing report.
Top 5 Weight: 12-5 (4-12,2-1,1-14,1-14,1-12) culls 1-11

A quality haul amidst the strange conditions in our world but no problem maintaining social distance as advised. It still baffles me how spots like Snakeden Hollow and Banner Marsh remain closed while a number of other sites are slated for “partial re-opening” on May 1. I have yet to find any explanation on the choices so if anybody has any input, drop me a line.

Still trying to play catch-up on a handful of items but tough to find time as I am fortunate to still be working. Sooner or later, I’ll get the posts compiled so make sure you check back in for more fish, family, friends, fun and foolishness. Talk to you later. Troy