Bass thumb.

[Wayne Ek]

Just walked in the door from a 2-day trip to Lake Okiboji (Iowa). Great time! The two of us boated well over 120 fish. Nothing big, the largest was just over 3-pounds. Only one brown bass, one sheephead and all the rest were green fish. Heading back down next week for some more Bass Thumb time.

[Kodiak]

forget the bass, walleye opener EASTER SEALS!!!

[Irish]

Is the first part of the season in Iowa catch and release only? Not that I really care, I release all the bass I catch anyway but I was just wondering if they do the same deal as Wisconsin.

[Wayne Ek]

Bass are open year round. The keep season for Okiboji and Spirit starts next Saturday.

[gunning]

Wayne a friend and I might try to head down maybe in a week or two. Whats that lake like water clarity structure ext. What were the water temps, I take it spawn might a few week away yet or are they already moving up and making beds?.

[LOTWSvirgin]

The clarity is horrable in the IGl area this year!!! But the fishing has still been pretty decent.

[Wayne Ek]

The west lake is not as clear as it usually is, that being said it is still quite clear compared to most lakes. The east lakes are usually muddy and are so this year. The west lake was still cool, but most of the bays and canals are in the 50's.

[SledNeck]

why are the bass so small there?

[tritonman]

why are the bass so small there?

The bass are far from small there. It will typically take over a three pound average to cash a check down there. Just depends on if your fun fishing or tournament fishing. I'm pretty sure I know where you were Wayne. Same thing I do for a fun trip down there. Heck, next weekend half the money will be won that way. (If we get a little warmer weather.)

[Reid G]

why are the bass so small there?

I dunno. They just are.

[Superduty]

I think they eat a lot more bass in Iowa than we do in MN. LOL!