As basschaser mentioned, dont worry too much about the stumps, just run in the boat lanes. Anywhere else be sure to idle. I just started fishing Fork a few months ago, but have not had any problems. I do see a lot of guys running in unmarked areas that I will just idle through. I figure they know right where the creek channels or open areas are. I am finding Fork a hard lake to fish. Ill go one trip and do decent and then not catch anything the next couple. Reading what the reports indicate usually get me nowhere. I find I usually do better if I fish what I think instead of what the reports say and more or less go against the grain. The fish in that lake get a lot of pressure compared to others, so I think by they time word gets around, it is time to change. It can be a tough lake to fish particularly when you dont fish it real regular. Probably the biggest reason I go back is it just has a fishy feel to it and you always have the chance at one of those monsters on any cast. I also cant stand not doing well everytime and I want to learn the lake and improve on it. I dont know what everyone else is thinking, but I imagine the spawn will be a little early this year, as it has been a somewhat mild winter and Easter will be early this year.
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