Fishin' Spots......

Every fisherman has a

favorite spot on just

about every body of

water they fish.

I thought I would start

a little series of some

of my favorite spots

each week at the places

that we fish.

Favorite spots can become favorites for many reasons. First and

foremost of course are fish. This spot at Tapan lake for example

has a small shallow shelf that runs out off of arocky bank that is

littered with small stumps. I have caught many many bass off of

this shoreline in the past although never any large fish..mostly

smaller 'buck' bass cruising the shoreline stumps. However there

are usually a few keeper bass mixed in to make it a worthwhile

stop.

Whenever I fish this lake I make this my second stop of the day.

Why? I'll explain.

All of our club tournaments are on Sunday.. seven in the morning

till three in the afternoon. This little church located just across

SR 250 from the lake starts about an hour before their services

start,broadcasting the organ music and hymns over speakers

outside the church.

Given my love for music I am drawn to this spot. I mean

where else can one fish a productive shoreline and be serenaded

by beautiful music while doing it. It also helps with concentration

and serves as a time of reflection because trust me... If I'm

fishing..I'm praying. I didn't make it down to my spot on time

this year because of the number of boats on the water and my

theory that bigger fish could be had in the upper reaches of the

lake (bust) so I don't know if the Church still does it or not.

But you can bet I won't miss it next time... Just in case.