Nolan Lake Ft. Hood, Texas 9 May 2020

[Donald Garner]

Howdy from Belton, Texas 

Made a afternoon trip over to Nolan Lake on Ft. Hood today.  I fished from 1pm>5pm there were a lot of people out bank fishing today.  The bite was tough I had one bite and hooked and landed (1) keeper bass. 

Weather: 
Bright sunny skies 70dgrs most of the afternoon
Wind: East 7 - 16mph

Lake conditions:
Muddy
Water Temps: 71 - 76 dgrs depending on your location

Structure and Depth fish caught from
South Bluff main creek channel bank at West end of the lake
Fish caught in 4ft of water from submerged bushes and shore line grass


Bait used and the catch
Lockett Lures Red Shad Tube Craw 4in; Texas Rigged; Flipping & Pitching into shore line bushes




Tackle and Equipment used during this trip 
Rod > Dobyns Fury 734C (H) Fast Action 7ft 3in casting rod:  Reel > Abu Garcia Black Max 6.4:1 low profile baitcasting reel: Line > Berkley Big Game Clear 20lb Mono:  Hook > Academy H2O EWG 3/0 worm hook:  Worm Weight > Water Gremlin 1/8oz Lead sinker: Lure > Lockett Lure 4inch Red Shad Tube Craw

Boat
2006 G3 1548 Alwed jon boat; Motor Guide 46lb foot control on the bow; 65lb thrust transom mounted trolling motor; Humminbird Piranha Max 4 bow & stern mounted electronics


There were (2) items used during this trip that were purchased from the Great Sponsors here at UltimateBass.  The Rod is a Dobyns Fury Series 734C 7ft 3in (H) Fast Action casting rod.  The bait I used is a Lockett Lure Red Shad 4inch Tube Craw Soft Plastic. 

[Bassinkorea]

Nice going Donald. Great to see you out wetting a line 

[big g]

Thanks for the report.  Days like that just make the others so much sweeter! 

[SteveTX]

Good to see you posting these reports. Seems lately its been tough for me to get out. Soon things will slow up I hope. Good job on the sponsor comment at the bottom also. Hopefully the bite gets better your way soon.