Farm Island Lake

[Diago]

Hi D-MAN

I will be competing in a catch/release Bass fishing contest in early July on Farm Island Lake. I have never been on the lake and will be starting to pre-fish. Could you give me any hints as to patterns, depth, lures etc. that have won other contests. Also what have been the winning weights for a one day tournament. Any help you or anyone else could provide will be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks! Jim

[Guest]

Too bad it wasn't a ROCK BASS tourney

[Guest]

Diago/ Havent really fished Farm for Bass since i don't fish Bass at all. But i can say i grew up on a lake that is near Farm and holds the same structure. I would go with top water in the pads to cover lots of water early in the morning. Then i would switch to the weedlines with a worm or pig. If they arent going on top water, throw a worm or pig in the pads. There are some good sunken islands that have to hold some big fish. PGC/ Your fishin too deep.

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[Guest]

D-man, I thought 27 feet would be perfect, but you're right, too many rock bass out there.

PCG

[Guest]

Farm Island is doing good now in 6-12 feet of water on the steep breaks and inside turns of cabbage and candle stick weeds for Crappies.

A white feather jig and small minnows or a plain white marabu jig free casting works well.

Good luck and good fishing,

PCG