Some good news....... got a call from my buddies on their way back from Rufus this morning, they fished the last couple of days. they SLAYED them!!!! they were fishing from a boat, but out in front of the pens and in areas near the pens. most fish were in the 4 - 10 lb range and VERY plentiful ! we have been fishing Rufus in winter months for the last few years and they say this was the best ever....by FAR! they used many differnt lures and all seemed to be effective. fishing should be excellent for the February trip! I'll post pictures of their trip when I get them....