A-Jay

Way to go DH - you're proving once again that traveling & fishing where the Trophy fish live Really improves ones chances of catching one. btw X2 I'm right there with ya ~ But instead anal - those of us also afflicted prefer the term "attention to detail" A-Jay

DH, You Are a Lunker Catching M-A-C-H-I-N-E ! This is a little weird but . . .recently I have been preparing to head out on a trip and as usual, I check out the BR site first - there you are, - holding the "Fish of a Life time" of what ever species I'm heading out for. What's up with THAT ? ? ? Great Job - BTW, I could definitely use some of your Mojo - looks like you might be able to spare a little. A-Jay

Sorry Sfritr, you know I can't break the Code . . . 8-) A-Jay HAHA you dawg.. I think I mentioned this to you once before but if you get a chance next spring give Lake Avalon in Hillman a shot. Monster smallies and one of the most beautiful lakes. Its not too far from you if I rememberI believe you are near NW lower michigan? Cant wait for spring Thanks for the recommendation on Hillman, I will Definitely put that on the "check it out List". With so much water up here to choose from, and without prior dependable "intel", it makes it challenging to know which new water to fish. But what I'm finding out is that it's All pretty good ! Check your pm's in a bit. A-Jay

Ya it is ! A-Jay

Sorry Sfritr, you know I can't break the Code . . . 8-) A-Jay

Nice Job. November Smallies are always a prize catch. A-Jay

Nice Catch and release. Clearly quite a bit of fore thought went into that whole event. BTW that hook looks pretty puny in such a huge yap ! A-Jay

That is one Great Big Hawg ! And I'm betting you'll be out looking for her next spring for an even bigger photo op ! Great job. A-Jay

Thanks - I think we can do that ~ Although I am certainly fortunate (and a bit spoiled) to have some prime SMB waters in my back yard, I need some diversity. As part of the trade you'll have to put me on some of those Green Bass . . . . . . A-Jay

Nice photo of a great fish. Congrats. A-Jay

Another great fall day on the water. Today the walleye (which go right in the box) were beating the Smallies to the bait ~ The best of the day is pictured below - and again it's a fatty ! A-Jay

Great fish and Photo's And that looks like one "Lucky Hat" A-Jay

Yesterday was a really special day. I found the spot on the "Spot" Some timber on a great drop on a wind blown point with SMB just stacked up on it ~ and they were hungry. For what ever reason, the weather is unseasonably warm here (yah for global warming). I'll be out again today and looking to duplicate yesterday's results. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1258847648 Could be the last trip of the season . . . . A-Jay

A light breeze and a warm sun put the bite on this afternoon. These fine specimens were very cooperative. I don't care if the lakes up here Never Freeze ~ Water temp today 42 degrees. A-Jay

Nice avatar Boats ! We used to call that "The Men's Boat" A-Jay

43 degree water has not deterred several Stout SMB from unloading on my swimbait this week. I'm liking it ! A-Jay

Swimbaits have been very good for me this fall, especially for a bit larger SMB. These two Footballs are an example of the fish that have been hammering these baits while I was "walleye fishing". Funny how it often works that way ~ . . . . . . A-Jay

How the heck did I end up as the originator of this thread ? A-Jay

X2 A-Jay

Shimmy wants to tell us that . . . "When i edited my first post, i accidentally deleted the first post. You were next in line, which means your "the Man". " Which means this is SHIMMY's Post NOT Mine . . . . See ya A-Jay

Great fish, Nice photos and excellent story ! As a fellow canoe fisherman I can certainly relate to those very challenging weather conditions. You guys hung in there and were rewarded ~ A-Jay

Thank you. A-Jay

This goes directly into my favorites as well - but I'm still trying to figure out this fall turnover thing . . . . :-? A-Jay

This is what I've seen - others have mentioned it as well. If you can see them - they can see you - They may have sensed your presence well before they saw you. Next time you're out, apply the most stealth you can. That means don't go over to where you think the fish are to check if they are there. (Either fishing from shore or a boat) Stop a good long cast away and make your best presentation. On some very spooky SMB, I turn off the Trolling motor and sonar a good distance away and either paddle or drift with the wind to get into casting range. Sometimes that's what it takes. With a little luck, they will not be aware you're there and be more apt to ****** up your offering. Along with the solid advice already given here you'll have a good shot at taking a few of those toads. Good Luck.

WOW ! After the Second one - I don't know if I would be able to contain myself ~ A-Jay