Originally Posted By: jwetovick
That is a good point Mike. With the amount of flooding we had here in Nebraska along with such a high water table where this pond is at has caused the water level to be higher and into old weeds, etc so that may have a lot to do with it. I just find it hard to believe the fish can grow as well in dirty water not being able to see very far to attack prey but obviously have seen some big fish out of dirty water. And, who knows, maybe 12-18in is not 'dirty'.


When I lived in east Tennessee and was fishing every bass tournament I could find, many were on the Tellico/Ft. Loudon Lakes. Tellico is very clear and attached to Ft. Loudon by a short channel at the dam. Ft. Loudon is generally a dingy lake. Both have an abundant SMB population and the Ft. Loudon side always fished better for me, both in numbers and weight, including a 7.2 SMB and a 5 fish limit of 22 lbs. I'll always look for color before clear.

What many people dont realize is fish dont see like we do. What is 16" of visibility for us is more like 36" for a fish. And if equipped with a lateral line, like LMB/SMB, that vision is extended to "who knows how far" thru vibration. And they dont have to see prey to find it, even on the darkest of nights their "vision" is exceptionally good.

Last edited by Mike Whatley; 04/20/19 10:49 AM.
.10 surface acre pond, 10.5 foot deep. SW LA. The epitome of a mutt pond. BG, LMB, GSF, RES, BH, Warmouth, Longear Sunfish, Gambusia,Mud Minnows, Crappie, and now shiners!!...I subscribe!!