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Old 08-19-08, 11:08 AM   #1
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Default High water river tourney

I have an upcoming tournament on the ouachita river, moro bay access. I did some prefishing and had good luck, the only problem is we have had 11 inches of rain or so in the last week and a half. Made it to the river this weekend to find water up 2-3 ft from previous levels.

Now, we have the option to fish the river, bay, raymond lake area, or even motor up river thru the loc and dam (long way). I managed to pick up a bass or 2 in the mouth of the bay last weekend in the flooded bushes/grass with a buzzbait, but I dont think that will be good enough to get in the money on tourney day. Given the high water conditions what would you guys suggest?
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Old 08-19-08, 11:23 AM   #2
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If the rise was recent (like in the last day or so) I wouldn't venture too far away from main channels. Just fish higher in the water column (or same depth as before, just move up to the next available cover at the depth you were fishing. If the fish were in about 10' of water, find 10' of water and try that again). Summer floods don't necessarily mean a mass exodus to the flood plains.
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the bass move up to the new flooded water, I'd throw right to the bank. when the water starts to recede, try secondary or main points
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