7-1-13 Mon

7-1-2013 Mon. 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Weather:
(2153) SE 3, few clouds, 73 ˚, 30.11 steady
H2O:
10.09 rising, 87.2 kcfs, dirty, 76 ˚
Location:
Mississippi R. Pool 8 West Channel
Caught:
Bait: bluegills, rock bass and perch, Flat heads: none
Partners:
none

Comments:

I had a guided trip for flat heads on Tuesday night, so I was out pre-fishing. I wanted to try some new spots in the West Channel, so that is where I went. I had never fished for flat heads before in the West Channel, so I did some scouting before I settled in to fish. I found some spots that looked really good: lots of cover and good depth.
I fished three different spots tonight and never even had a bite. It was quite disappointing. I believe the bite was affected by the high fast water and I also believe the fish are spawning right now.

Observations:

The water is very high, fast and muddy. I have not seen any may fly hatches of any size yet this season.