A.J.

We will probably go back to Banks and camp at Steamboat Rock SP, it is a lot nicer looking than the crowded and grass-less campsites at Sun Lakes.

Are the skeeters particularly bad at Steamboat? I saw a sign at the campground about a mosquito abatement program?

This was the first time I've fished Banks in close to 30 years. Back then we caught lots of crappie and bluegill, but no smallmouth.

Apparently things have changed as others have posted.

Fish Ranger,

That crappie must have a charmed life, it had been caught and released before Vedder did it. I hope it is that lucky the third time.

Those smallmouth were a kick on an ultra light spin outfit with 4 lb. test and small jigs with plastic minnows or swim baits.