It's no secret that April is generally a month white bass angling enthusiasts anxiously await. Spawning fish make their journey up small rivers and creeks. They're readily accessible by boat or bank and if you catch one they're usually not alone.
But not all fish move into the tributaries. Many will stay in the reservoir and hang out on rocky points, dams and gravel shorelines. I found a bunch of them the other evening on a trip to Marion Reservoir. Casting a 1/8-ounce jig with a white, 3" YUM walleye grub I caught enough to lose count. The average-sized fish was a pound but I had at least a dozen that were 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds. I kept 25, with a few fillets destined for a fresh meal for my family and the rest I gave to new neighbors who love fish. I probably pitched that many back and although the action wasn't fast it was steady. I wasn't alone as other anglers were having similar success.
Whether you're on a river or reservoir, catching a bunch of white bass is enjoyable. It's a good time. The good news is the action will likely continue for another couple weeks. Go get you some.
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