Father's Day Stripers at Mountain Island



This topwater striper #1 lost an eyeball but was released ok.



Topwater Spot

Topwater Striper #2

Rain and Bass at MIL (Mountain Island Lake)

Topwater bite was relatively slow compared to past few weeks.



Spinnerbait got a few, but most were caught on flukes and plastics.

Water temp 73F.  Air temp 70F to 74F.  It rained for hours while we fished.  52 bass caught.  All fish released.

Birdsong Brewery Gig

Birdsong Brewing Co.

June 6

We have new art on the walls from Lindsay Kosma! Join us tonight for an art reception recognizing her work. We'll have finger foods, music by Mr. Vague, & Lindsay will be hanging out to say hi!
The tap room opens at 4:30 & the reception starts at 6! Cheers! #cltbeer

Mountain Island Lake ~ Bass Record of 77 Not Broken...but close 68....ahhh

Zara Spook topwater



Berkley Yellow/Orange Minnow jig



Sneaker Spotted Bass still life...

Spinner Bait

Kraftmaster Spoon





Mr. Sunny even bit the spinner bait.

  On the water at 6am.  Water Temp 70F to 72F.  Nice sunny warm day.  The bass were hungry, and bit on various offerings.  Congrats to Sir Sean, who caught a topwater striper and both largemouth and spotted bass for an MIL SLAM !  All fishies were released.