Different Water, Different Patterns

As I looked back on this week, I realized that I had been fortunate enough to fish on three different bodies of water. Two lakes and one pond. Each body of water I fished seemed to have its own personality. What worked on the first didn't work on the second, and what worked on the second didn't work on the third. I guess the most satisfying part of this week wasn't that I got to fish a lot, but that I managed to catch fish everywhere I went.

The secret to my success this week wasn't some great stash of knowledge. If I had to credit anything in helping me it would have to have been patience. The bite was slow and it took time on the water to figure out what was going on at each place. The first place I fished was the toughest. It took me two hours to put the first bass in the boat. That was also the first bite I had. After that the bites came a little quicker. I simply looked for other spots that were similar to where I caught my first fish. This pattern didn't yield a fish every time I stopped, the bites per hour however went way up.



The second body of water was tricky as well. I fished down a bank throwing a jig around every fallen tree I came to. It wasn't long and I had a three pounder in the boat. I thought yes...figured this one out early. Boy, was I wrong. Seven or eight trees later without another bite made me start to re-think my strategy. It was then by accident that I figured out what I was doing wrong. I came up on a tree that was on a little secondary point. This tree was running straight out on a point laying in a grassbed. I threw my jig out off the end of that point and immediately caught a small bass. I happen to drift right over the spot where I had just caught the bass and realized that the tree didn't even run out into the water. The trees weren't holding the bass, the grass on the point was. While I only caught one more bass running these secondary points, I let one big bass get off and missed quite a few more.


The third place I fished was the pond. The trees in this pond seemed to be the only place to get a bite. I lost a lot of jigs and plastic worms fishing all the timber but I also caught lots of fish. Every place we fish is like a puzzle. It's up to us to put all the pieces in place.

You guys have a great day, I'll see ya out on the water.

Fishing Muddy Water

One of the situations I am often faced with is fishing muddy water. Bass being predominately sight feeders don’t normally bite well in extremely muddy water. But, they will bite because no matter what the water conditions they still must eat.

My go to bait when fishing muddy water is the jig. A jig is a bulky type bait which a bass can easily find if fished in the right places. Dark colors such as black or blue will almost always work better than lighter colors in muddy situations.

When the water is muddy or heavily stained, I like to throw jigs in and around wooden cover such as lay downs or brush piles. I fish the jig as close to the cover as possible. Bumping the wood helps the fish locate the bait and sometimes produces violent strikes. This is a good time to fish a jig that has a built- in rattle.

So, the next time you’re faced with a muddy water trip, pack plenty of jigs and trailers and you should do fine. You guys stay safe on the water.

Lowell Henderson

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I have a fan!

Just yesterday while browsing in my local Wal-Mart, I was recognized by a fan of the show. Not having been in the public spotlight all that long, this kind of thing overwhelms me a little. But, as the man asked a few questions and another customer joined in, I quickly became more comfortable. It didn’t take long for me to realize why I long to make fishing my fulltime career…I love everything about it.

Not only do I like the actual fishing and the outdoors in general, but I also like teaching others about fishing as well. Now as I rode home a little while later I couldn’t help but smile…I have a fan. Sure, I have been approached out on the water before, but this time seemed to put all the hard work in perspective.

Before our conversation ended my new friend informed me that he and his brother watched all my shows and have seen all my videos on YouTube. He went on to say that because of watching what I do he and his brother had recently ordered two kayaks and were waiting on them to come in. Just so happens that the kayak company is one that I have been trying desperately to get their attention. I believe in karma 100%. Native Watercraft…you are welcome.

To my new friends, may the wind always be at your back and your lines stay tight.

Lowell   Please subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCRhws6QFWuKmXbHcW10CrQ

My Business Feels Cluttered

 

As I begin this blog I sit and look around my cluttered office/bedroom. This is kind of how my business feels right now…cluttered. No, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. By cluttered I simply mean I have a lot going on and I need to organize a little more. Starting and running a show alone is a daunting task to say the least. You are pulled in a hundred different directions at the same time and a wrong move could cost you a potential new customer much quicker than you can even imagine. The saying, “You only get one time to make a first impression,” has never rang so true as it does right now.

 Every show I turn in to the TV station leaves me wondering, what could I have done better? How could I have explained that better, or what the &%$## happened to my audio. Audio problems are a pet peeve of mine.

Goals are something I am constantly updating and striving to reach. My goal over the next few months is to upgrade equipment so that I can offer a few different types of shows. One of my goals is to be able to take off with a friend on his or her boat and shoot a show anywhere we want to. Or, sit with my dad, grandkids, or anyone else, down on the river and film and relax at the same time.

Another goal of mine is to one day move my office onto a small houseboat. I can think of no better way to keep the spirit of the show fresh than to run it from the water. I have heard that marina people are some of the best people in the world to have as neighbors…I aim to find out one day. Soon I hope.

Are you a potential show sponsor? If you are I hope I have never given you a bad impression to deter you from that. Do you have ideas for my show? I want to hear them. My email is lowellhenderson65@yahoo.com. The feedback I get from guys out on the water, family, friends, co-workers, and all my social media contacts, leaves me with a very warm feeling inside. I’m glad I didn’t try and start a show that looks like every other show on TV. I like the relaxed atmosphere of “Simply Fishing.” Sooo…I think I’ll leave it this way for a long time. You guys n gals have a great day.

Lowell Henderson

Post cold front bassin'

New Year Resolutions

Well, we are now into the new year. Resolutions have been made and probably already broken by many. Myself, I really don’t put much stock in New Year resolutions, however I will say that I intend to be more productive this year than last. I can’t really complain about last year, it was certainly not an unproductive year. I fished more than ever, learned to make videos, and started a TV program all while working a fulltime job.

In 2017 I hope to take my fishing skills and TV show to the next level. Will 2017 be the year I get to truly live my dream? Well, like anyone else starting a business I think that answer will rest solely with me. I am already looking at those around me in the fishing industry to see what they are doing to insure their success. What I am seeing is people that love what they are doing. I also see people that get such a satisfaction when they give back to the industry. I see people that are both by their actions and commitments, changing the industry for the better. This is the group I want to a part of.

As I grow my show this year, I hope I can continue to put myself in the place of my sponsors to keep in mind what they need from me. I hope to represent each one of them in a way that makes them proud to be associated with me. Above all I hope the fans of my fledgling show will hang with me through this year as I go to some new places and try new things. After all, without you guys I would be nothing.

Lowell Henderson

Fall Fishing Lake George