High Rock Lake, N.C. - March 1, 2008
Once again
the weather plays havoc with fishing conditions on High Rock Lake. One week
ago it was predicted that High Rock would produce the biggest catch of the
year for a 10 fish limit, but gusty winds recorded up to 40mph and 20 degree
nights changed that quickly. Over 5 days, cold front after cold front pushed
into the area and also pushed the big fish to the bottom and sewed their
mouths shut. Impossible to fish the main lake, once again the anglers had to
tuck into any corner they could to be protected from the wind.
Coming out
on top was the Virginia father and son team on Bobby and Michael Jacobs with
15.50 lbs. The two were fishing up river, tight lining bottom fish to make
their day a good one. It also helped to bring home close to $1300 in cash
and awards for their effort
Taking
second place was Wil Hinson from Cassatt, S.C. Wil was slow trolling a short
line in Swearing creek to net 12.85 lbs. for his effort and pick up a check
for $550.
A close
third was the Concord, N.C. team of Keith Manus and Darrell Layton. The duo
was also in Swearing creek tight lining shallow fish to get a check for
close to $300 bucks.
The big fish
went to Denny Potts and Brian Shore from State Road and Mocksville N.C. a
2.28 pound hammer worth $300
