we hit horseshoe lake yesterday & conditions were much better, water levels are up, temps down and a nice breeze. i landed a nice cat pic will be up soon. i fished a small bridge adjacent to the spillway and had a blast by nearly landing aproximately 15 gar, i say nearly because i'd lift em out about 10 feet and before i could hoist em up they all somehow managed to throw the hooks & lures and release themselves, almost snaped my baitcast rod in 2 a few times. these fish are true predators and were attacking anything i threw at them! it was a thrill and the ole ticker was pounding for real at the sight of 24"-36" gar hitting on topwater lures :shock: maybe next time i'll take my "lake" net so i can land a few & post pics. I LOVE THIS GAME! 8)