Lake Pend O'reille Report 6.4.16
Bass fishing on Lake Pend O'reille is simply in its prime. All the spawning hens are swollen up, and territorial to any glance of movement. My favorite flies to strip this time of year are Hud's Bushwacker in olive, tan, purple or blue. The hot color today was olive. In the three hours of fishing, I probably landed 10-15 bass. The biggest Smallie I found was under an anchored dock off shore in Ellisport Bay, cruising in 10 feet of water. She was in the 3-3.5lb range, and hammered that olive bushwacker like it was her last meal. After removing the fly, I saw the tail of what looked like a small Kokanee about to be swallowed, and never seen again.
Everyday in the shop, IÂ am hearing reports of big Smallmouths being caught, so the time is now to get out and rip some lips. If you are new to bass fishing, but are interested in hooking some hearty bass, stop by the Ponderay flyshop. I will let you in on a few of the secret Smallie spots... but not all of them.