Everything posted by A-Jay
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Old School meets New School ~ A-Jay
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^^^^^^^^^^^ EXCELLENT ~ ! A-Jay
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We are navigating a similar course. Many hard lessons have been learned here as well. We Live for Today, As Tomorrow might only be a Dream. Best of Luck & Continued Good Heath to you Both. A-Jay
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When you can walk on the water . . . . . . A-Jay
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Me too ~ Oh wait . . . . . . Never mind. A-Jay
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Good Luck to you & your grandson Stitch A-Jay
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Establishing a pattern is often challenging, but not always. There are several factors that come into play and each and every fishing situation is different. Clearly not all the bass in a system are all doing the same thing at the same time but often times, there's a decent percentage of the bass population that are. Knowing the bass's Traditional Seasonal movements can help narrow it down a bit as well as having a decent idea what the fishes predominate food source might be in that body of water at any given time. For me, the first step is to find fish that are willing to bite. Sometimes that in itself is enough of a challenge; and it sounds like you ran into that a bit today. Then once you've taken a few fish, perhaps you're able to determine what type of structure they are relating to, what kind of cover they are in (if any) and why are they there. Except for the spawn, it's almost always a prey driven decision. So if you've managed to get a few, based on what they ate, along with where & how you caught them; you might be able to duplicate that success in other area's of that system. Sometimes you may not have to move very far to find similar conditions; other times a boat ride is in order. Patterns are a funny thing. Sometimes they last for days & even weeks and other times they change several times in one day. It will definitely keep you on your toes. But when you find a good one, especially one that will last a bit and allow you to really zero in on the right kind of fish - it's a beautiful thing. Good Luck A-Jay
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Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay
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As a semi-retired human, I can almost fish whenever I want to. I fish from a canoe, and while I am fairly waterproof, fishing in the rain really floods the boat and soaks my gear. I do it a few times a year and ALWAYS regret it. The bite is never that good and it takes two days to dry everything out. I prefer to wait for less moist conditions. A-Jay
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Nice Job ~ Besides the nice fight & the scenic grass carp sleigh ride, each time that evolution ends with a successful catch, it's a great test of your tackle & knots. When they hold up, it provides confidence so that when Mama Moose does show up - you are ready. A-Jay
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Hating the opposition is part of the fun. For instance - I'm Not a New York Giants fan at all. Mostly because I HATE THEM. A-Jay ( ok, I'm better now.)
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I am a life long fan but . . . . . The New England Patriots have . . . A-Jay
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When the vis is bad and we're looking for fish - grinding big lipped jerkbaits is often times the only way to get bit. Get's expensive sometimes though. A-Jay
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It seems he's busy doing something called working. A-Jay http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/144952-its-been-7-days/?p=1617311
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Though I like Jerkbaits, my success is often reduced as the visibility decreases. Bright Colored baits with a Loud Rattle could help. Additionally, Jerkbaits that are bouncing off or near the bottom might be your best bet in dirty water. A-Jay
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Use a stick length that is comfortable for You. As long as your selection includes a system (rod, reel, line & terminal tackle) that allows you to make quiet, accurate presentations while possessing the overall strength to apply max winching pressure on big fish. A-Jay
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Hello and Welcome BR ~ I agree with the comments you're received here already. Though I can not speak as to the advice you received else where, ,you'll soon find that the BR crowd is routinely honest & plenty helpful. Good Luck on your tackle selections and future fishing ventures. A-Jay
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Hello Greg and Welcome to BR ~ Best of Luck with your Triton. A-Jay
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Hello and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay
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I'm always "searching" . . . . for a bigger bite rather than just "A" bite. Bait selection is driven by a few basic factors including season, water temp, cover, structure & the size of the search area. I really love poking around a likely area / spot with a jig. A-Jay
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Hello Scott ~ Thank You for your Service. Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay USCG (Ret.)
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Hello Sean and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay
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Hello Bob and Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay
