BASS fisherman

Where in the world did you find that pic? I need to find some good pics like that one. Thanks for throwing that in there dizzy.

I don't have the boat ready yet, not until spring atleast. So it'll be shore fishing for me. What do you think, A or B? I'm thinking B, but the bend in that part of the river is around 1 mile at least. Just a guess though. I don't want to drive for hours just to get skunked, so either A or B are my options, and both are about 20 minutes away.

Thanks Rob. I am going to get a map like the one you posted, and find a couple spots in the bend of the Allegheny river. How deep were the smallies? With this horrible weather coming in, I may not even get out his weekend, but if my car moves, Im going.

I don't mean to be rude dude, but all 3 links below were on the 1st page in the General Bass Fishing catagory. You have to look atleast a little bit before you post a question. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1163901473 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1164680984 http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1164843885

No, I don't. Gimmie a break. God forbid some goofy activist ever comes within arms distance of me shoving their beliefs down my throat. Thats all I have to say on this matter.

Funny. That isn't fishing IMO. Especially that stupid rapala game.

Basically, I think what it comes down to is the fact that a fish is a fish no matter where it is caught. Whether the bass is caught from a 50,000 acre lake, or a mud hole of a pond, is irrevelant. Life isn't fair either, so when a pond that was created for the sole purpose of raising lunker bass actually yields a lunker bass, the bass should infact be accepted as a record, and according to the rules, it would be. Believe it or not if you was to drain a small pond that you fish regularly, that you believe does not hold any lunker bass for your area, you most likely would be mistaken. The bigguns didn't get big being stupid. They are there, it is just a matter of doing the right stuff to get them to bite.

I don't hunt, but you bring up a good point. I still don't think it is fair though to the rest of the folks out there though.

Or you can cut out the hard part, and buy spinners that are already molded, and have the wire and hook. Check out Jannsnetcraft.com, and staminainc.com and look for the online catalog.

Alright, I planned on going out this weekrnd to hit up a couple lakes, and possibly the river too. With the sleet/freezing rain, and snow coming in where would you fish for smallmouth?

I brought this post back to the surface for two reasons. 1. I believe this is a great thread that everyone looking for sponsors should read. and 2. I'm sick of seeing the post that I moved back with putting this one up front.

Thats a good joke muddy. I read it to my Dad and he about peed his pants laughing so hard.

You said it. Would you buy me a Lambo? Not really, I could never afford the insurance for it. Let alone all the speeding tickets I would receive. ;D

What channel, and time? I don't beleive I have seen it listed.

That is the worst when you get freezing rain, and then snow. Everything shuts down. It is supposed to hit us in western Pa on Thursday into Friday. Our first storm too, I can't wait!!!

Well now if I had a regular pond, I'd let folks fish on it providing they follow any constraints that I request of them. But a trophy bass factory of a pond, nope. I agree with what you said, but I feel that a lake that is a trophy bass factory of a pond would be going above those guidlines set forth by the state. Ie more forage for the bass, maintaining better than acceptable ph and oxygen levels etc... In other words maintaining a higher standard of pond that is unaccessable to the regular angler.

I know BMA, Im just pulling your leg. According to your profile it has been at least 4 weeks since you posted there. Don't sweat it, I'm registered there too. lol ;D And like you I haven't really been back since I was there the first time.

hmmmm, I never heard of the float and fly thingy before tonight. I have to look into it more. The lake I am talking about doesn't come close to 100', or even 40'. Maybe 20' at the deepest. But I hear you, deep is where I need to go.

If you had a trophy bass factory of a pond, would you let anyone fish it? I sure the heck wouldn't. Not a stranger, but maybe friends. I think the main idea I'm coming from is that Pa waters around where I live are not so well managed. Most lakes in South West Pa are not managed for record numbers of bass, but for numbers of bass. So to catch a record bass out of one of the public lakes or pond, as this post is refering to, would be an amazing feat. The angler is either a skilled angler, or a lucky weekend warrior. Were as if I have my own trophy bass factory of a pond, which no one else fishes, ie no pressure, and I pull out a new world record, or even a state record, the situation just isn't fair. Now if the pond is like you said " maintained very well by whatever state it is in conservation dept" where the record bass was caught, then by all means it should be accepted. But that just doesn't happen around where I live. Don't get me wrong, the state makes an effort, but I beleive it is a poor effort.

hmmmmm really? May I present exibit A: http://www.basslurereviews.com/bassforums/members/bucketmouthangler13.html busted! ;D

I look at it like this, Joe Schmoe's pond is just like any lake, or other pond in the US, it is average, it is the norm for fish. If you catch the record bass out of that pond, you have more skill and therefore the record should be accepted. If your fishing Joe Schmoes' brother, John Schmoe's pond with the optimal conditions, and he raises the bass genetically to become the world record bass, then it wouldn't be fair to all the millions of anglers like Fish Chris, who go out and try to get big bass, especially since John Schmoe has the bass in his back yard. Basically the average angler has that chance at the record bass, but it is slim to none. John Schmoe has a very good chance at catching that bass, and that in my eyes isn't fair to everyone else. This is sort of a far cry, but one could compare it to genetically engineering a super race for use in the olympics, but only the US does it and no other countries have the ability to do so. Would it be fair if the US won all medals in every event?

I was thinking of you RW as I typed out the post. Live shiners, ok. What is a float and fly? Do I just put a a fly under a float? Like a trout fly?

I don't think there is a recommended way to rig the hook. If im fishing heavy weeds, I put the hook point back into the skin of the plastic, same with all other plastics. I always skin hook the point. But if I am fishing a YUM dinger, it comes with the little hook slot that hides the hook. I never skin it when I use a dinger. But with a senko, and any other plastic bait I do.

Yup that is what I'm saying, it is my opinion, and I am entitled to it. You don't have to agree with it, but at least respect it.

My opinion is that yes, if a new record bass is caught out of a private pond it should be accepted. But if that private pond is specifically maintained to encourage the growth of record bass, then I don't think it is fair. In other words, Joe Schmoe has a pond on his property that he uses to water his cattle, and for the kids to swim in, and also to fish from. If he catches the new world record bass out of his pond, then it should be taken as the new record. BUT if Joe Schmoe's brother also has a farm and he constructed a pond on his property, and built it with the intention of growing record bass, and then he catches the new world record bass out of it, then I don't think that is fair. That is just my opinion on the matter.