A-Jay

A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Things can happen Fast ~ Brent Ehrler just filled a limit and currently sitting in 2nd place. You know he's eye balling that top spot big time. A-Jay

J lee is making a real case for going back to back. B Ehrler does not have a fish on Basstrakk as of yet. #dontbesurprised A-Jay

Bite is somewhat slow early on this final day - except for J Lee who has a small limit in the box. It's enough to put him on top but he'll be looking to replace all of them before it's over. Few spoke in advance of this derby about Mr Lee going back to back but he's certainly in the hunt right now. Something's going to happen - once the sun gets up, someone's going to slam a sack. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Doesn't look like KVD's going to make the cut to fish day 3. A-Jay

Day 2 should be good - especially early. A-Jay

Yes - casting & spinning reels. And it wise to remember to readjust them before the next cast. A-Jay

Measure your rig - decide for yourself. A-Jay

This time of year, warmer days & some sun can really help. Perhaps try to fish places that have the sun shining on them, are somewhat sheltered from the wind, & are perhaps close to deep(er) water. Then, throw baits that you are confident in and Fish SHALLOW. The bass will come to you. They are coming shallow to warm up & Eat. Fish holding out deeper may not be looking to eat. If there's bait around - even better. Be patient. A jerkbait fished with a slow stroke & a decent pause can be deadly in this situation. A-Jay

Birds, lizards, all sorts of bugs, snakes, mud puppies, sculpins, tadpoles, and even a newt. Oh my. A-Jay

They're all on Casey Ashley time . . . A-Jay

Half way through the first morning - semi-dink fest so far. Hope for some fireworks sooner rather than later. Coverage is solid. A-Jay

Hello Mark Thank you for your service Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Here we Go ~ Ready to watch & Share the History ~ A-Jay

Cut him some slack - he was having a bad day . . . . He had sore hair, his socks were too tight & his pockets were killing him. A-Jay

I certainly hope not. However time on the water with an open mind can allow an angler to put two & two together enough times to have a heck of good time. I've heard stories about a select few who do 'know it all' - I don't fish with any though . . . . A-Jay

Is Triacetackle2016 a legit seller on eBay? Yes. https://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=triacetackle2016&ftab=AllFeedback&myworld=true&rt=nc A-Jay

I've been at it a while. Still learning. That's part of the appeal. Let's us know when you figure it all out. A-Jay

Perhaps an attitude adjustment is in order. Everyone has fish-less days - everyone. And I will readily admit to having a similar attitude during & after a few particular unproductive outings. What has always helped me is to take a second and simply appreciate the opportunity to first be out at the lake & second to be doing something I really like & want to do. After that, it's simply a matter for getting back out there, putting my head down and going fishing. Especially this time of year, warmer days & some sun can really help. So if & when the weather breaks, and it will, try to fish places that have the sun shining on them, are somewhat sheltered from the wind, & are perhaps close to deep(er) water. Then, throw baits that you are confident in and Fish SHALLOW. The bass will come to you. They are coming shallow to warm up & Eat. Fish holding out deeper may not be looking to eat. If there's bait around - even better. Be patient. A jerkbait fished with a slow stroke & a decent pause can be deadly in this situation. So there you go. A-Jay

Even still - don't count the guy out. He lives on that lake. A-Jay

Interesting ~ https://www.bassmaster.com/news/ashley-start-classic-penalty-box A-Jay

@Way2slow ~ First problem I see is the 'sitting for weeks' deal - Hate to hear that. Hope that improves. Also (and I'm certain you're the last man on this board that needs to hear this): Right tool for the job. A-Jay