Peacock Bay Peacock Bass Fishing Report for August 14, 2003

Report:

Mr. John Billy Koonsman, came down early last week for a 14 day fishing adventure. He has been fishing the past six days. No spot he fished was more than 10 minutes from where they got in the boats. Both John Billy and friend each have a 15lb battler for their big peacock bass to date. But just to keep them all occupied waiting for a bigger one to give them a chance, they have boated 108 fish from 10-15lbs, 127 from 8-9lbs, and 250 more from 5-7lbs. They did stop at one place that was loaded with small fish, but after catching 43 of those they moved on to where the big boys were hitting. Just for something a little different, John Billy has also been giving the big payara a try. His largest to date is a 22lb. Nobody is probably interested in hearing about the various 10-17lb payara he landed.Hot baits have been the Big Game Woodchopper, Bomber Long A, white skirted titanium spinnerbaits, and the ever faithful live perch. The two fifteen pound beauties came on the Big Game Woodchopper.

What is so incredible about all the big fish they have caught the past six days is that the fishing is just starting to get good and will be even better as each day passes. The fish is just now returning from their deep water homes out in the main lake area.