Nice evening to be on the water though. Bass fishing is very hot right now in the lower lake. Top water off points early. Crappie are still holding off banks in tops of trees in Long Creek. They're being very ellusive but the ones they are catching still have eggs and some say they're not even close.
Water is extremely clear with no rain in the forecast.
Those that stay patient should reap the benefits- hopefully. Crappie spots are kept quiet usually by those who find them. But I've heard in Long, look for slight cuts in steep banks with timber, fairly steep banks with timber and pea gravel banks but steeper than what you'd find bass beds on. One guide caught crappie in 10 to 15 feet of water but using a float, fished only 3 feet deep. Phil Lilley Bass fishing is really good.