Wixom Lake 4-24

[Big dreams]

Went out on Wixom today and caught a few.  We were able to pull them out from 2-5 foot.  Did anyone else fish Wixom today?

[gmetime24]

Was on Sanford just south of wixom and was having pretty good fishin. We were pullin the bass out of 5-7 ft of water. Want to get to Wixom this year as well, fished wixom in the past but never caught any lunkers but I hear they are in there.

[Big dreams]

The first one we had on was massive.  Not sure how much it would have weighed but it was definitely over 5.  I plan on fishing Wixom Lake all day Thursday, Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday.  If anyone is out there, stop by the maroon Champion an let me know  how you are doing.

[Big dreams]

I went out today on Wixom and did not have much luck.  I was able to land one and another escaped at the boat.  I tried water depths from 1-10 feet and was not able to catch onto a pattern.  I tried a perch jerkbait, white spinnerbait, sexy shad lipless crankbait, DT-6, black and blue jig, and a black senko.  Any ideas where they might be at this time?  The water temp was 56.7 in most of the lake with decent winds out of the Southeast.  The water clarity was at least 2 feet...

[rustydog]

Your doing better than me. I live on Wixom and I haven't had a chance to put the boat in the water.

[Big dreams]

I wouldn't say better yet.  Been having a few motor issues but hopefully I can take care of it soon.  Which side of 30 do you live on?

[gmetime24]

I know on Sanford lake largies are on beds next to the shore and especially in the fills. Water temp was 55 on the main lake and 58-59 in the coves yesterday evening. Caught fish on rubber worms and wacky rigs

[Big dreams]

I have not used the wacky rig too much.  I tried the worm but I had my strategy all wrong.  The boat is broken for a few days but should be done for next weekend. $$$

[gmetime24]

ya my boat is down as well, cant get the motor to come up...hopefully be back on the water in a week

[Big dreams]

Not sure if you plan to do the work yourself or not.  I took mine to Stryker's and they gave me a rough quote of $400-$700.  I ended up taking it to a guy in Gladwin off F-97 for $300.  The best thing about it is Stryker's is 9 days behind while the guy I took it to will have it done in 3.  He replaced all of the seals in my lower unit two weeks ago and did great work.  Just my experience.

[gmetime24]

hey thanks for the advice.  I know it seems like those big name places always charge more... I have been going to a guy in Auburn who works out of his barn and have been happy with his work over the last 3 years