Ray is endorsing Triton Boats, after decades of being a Ranger man. He no longer is associated with B.A.S.S., but says his relationship with the organization remains positive. Ann was in charge of PR for B.A.S.S. and is one of the most respected people in the business. If anyone can, Ann will get Ray back into the spotlight. The water level at Lake Moomaw is easing up after being down better than 20 feet.
Trout are the attraction here.
It is not outstanding trout fishing, but anglers who know how to apply bait to water that holds fish are enjoying success. One fisherman reported catching and releasing 25 trout including a couple of 5-pound browns. We have heard reports of 3 and 4 pound rainbows being caught. Moomaw is a scenic impoundment amid the wilds of state and federal land north of Covington. Dennis pretty well put a halt to coastal fishing, and right in the thick of some of the best marlin and croaker action of the year.