The best lake I’ve ever fished was extremely turbid. Although a public lake, very few people fished it; even locals. It was about 75 acres. We drove about 100 miles each direction, hauling Jon boats to fish it. Put your hand in the water and you couldn’t see your fingers. We called it the mud hole. The bass we caught had very little color, almost white but healthy and full of fight. I once tried a fly rod with a small bug and caught a bunch of whopper bluegills so I Believe the lake was pretty balanced re predator and prey.

We usually tossed big, noisy, spinner baits. Not much finesse involved. Somebody drowned there and they blocked off the boat ramp about 25 years ago. Haven’t fished it since but will never forget it.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

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Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa