roadwarrior

He left a few months ago, but he is welcome to come back! George Welcome posted a picture of Avid with a nice bass from an outing they had a few days ago. He's still on the right side of the grass. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1208854005 8-)

Welcome aboard! 8-)

Welcome aboard! Just about everyone here at BassResource.com releases their big fish. I know we have guys that have mounted a few and I think (hope) everyone will harvest some of the smaller fish. But as far as big fish go, we are all dedicated to C&R. 8-)

;D ;D ;D CONGRATULATIONS! ;D ;D ;D That's a beauty. 8-)

Generally, the fish were staging where the shoreline would normally be, among the trees that would be along the bank. Sometimes our tubes would make it to the bottom and we would catch smallmouth 30' deep, but more often they were scattered in the water column. They were related to the "cover" which in this case was full grown trees! Now here is the current report. You will notice that the smallmouth are still deep, but largemouth have moved up into creeks: http://www.bullshoals.com/fishingreport/ 8-)

No, this was the first weekend in June, 2002 and the smallmouth (we think) were still staging in pre-spawn mode. Bull Shoals is a huge reservior and very deep. The rising, cold water had the entire lake population confused and the spawn delayed. On a side note, as a result of the shoreline flooding, recruitment for year class 2002 was estimated at 95% which is virtually impossible! Right now (2008) there should be more 4-6 lb smallmouth in this lake than there have ever been. I hope to find out in a few weeks. p.s. Water conditions were similar in the spring of 2004, but estimated survival for that year's smallmouth spawn was -0- The two year olds had a feast! 8-) Looks like my post was the last "on topic" so lets go from here... Bull Shoals might be typical of high water conditions. As noted in the fishing report, the bass that are being caught are in deeper water, not shallow.

Nope. Gotta keep a few tricks behind the curtain, or as a beuracrat might respond, "It's classified."

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Last year I had good luck with the 3/8 oz Cavitron, black on black. 8-)

Well, it doesn't matter to the bass whether you catch them on spinning tackle or baitcasting gear. For the most part, "where you fish" is much more important than "how you fish". Target structure and cover. The next step involves technique. With both lures, varying your speed of retrieve is one suggestion. With spinnerbaits, fishing at different depths is another idea. Although I don't like to place much emphasis on color, sometimes this comes into play, too. 8-)

Well now, here's the story as I have heard it told. Back when Ray Scott started B.A.S.S. the tournaments had a 10 bass limit and all the fish were kept, killed and eaten! Scott, so the story goes, noticed a significant decline in numbers caught and lower weight "big bass" over a period of years due to excessive harvest by tournament fishermen. Now, as a savy marketing genius, Ray Scott may have also perceived some negative reaction by the general public seeing all those dead fish, too. The point is, Mr. Scott conceived and introduced "Catch & Release" as we know it today. So, killing 500 (?) big bass might impact Falcon Lake. With all the lesser tournaments around the country and throughout the year, this may result in thousands of fish unintentionally lost annually. As the title of this thread implies, I just want us all to think about solutions, not excuses for the problem. 8-)

Man, that's a review with substance! Thank you. 8-)

Well, fans of other brands are discouraged from making negative comments or insert a prop for another brand on a "Pflueger" thread. If you want suggestions on other brands at comparable prices, search through this section or rephrase the question. BTW, Pfleuger fans have raved about the Supreme, so I'm sure you will like it, too. JT Bagwell BassResource.com Writer Re: new spining reel to go with loomis Reply #9 - Yesterday at 22:42:33* My 3 choices would be Pflueger Medalist Pflueger Supreme Pflueger Supreme XT They are all great reels. I have the least experience with the XT since I just got them, but they feel better than any other reel so far. JT Bagwell 8-)

Check this fishing report from time to time: http://www.bullshoals.com/fishingreport/ The fishing probably sucks right now, otherwise Ricky would have updated since 4/8... edit: The fishing report was just updated (4/21). 8-)

Either side of 2 1/2 lbs.

I have a solution, also posted on your other thread. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1208869046/18#18 8-)

I have a story about high water on Bull Shoals in this thread: http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1208869046/18#18 BTW, Welcome aboard! 8-)

If it's a "general" problem it should be addressed "generally". If it's a "specific" problem it should be addressed "specifically". In this case, the fish kill was a B.A.S.S./ ESPN problem which they failed to address at all! Additionally, they walked away from the clean-up. So, regardless of "who's to blame", solutions must be implemented in order to prevent future losses.

No, we will not be posting a link to another fishing website or forum. I suggest sending a PM to the member that posted and asking him for a link.

It's always hard to tell from a picture, but I would guess 3 1/2-4 lbs. 8-)

No, this was the first weekend in June, 2002 and the smallmouth (we think) were still staging in pre-spawn mode. Bull Shoals is a huge reservior and very deep. The rising, cold water had the entire lake population confused and the spawn delayed. On a side note, as a result of the shoreline flooding, recruitment for year class 2002 was estimated at 95% which is virtually impossible! Right now (2008) there should be more 4-6 lb smallmouth in this lake than there have ever been. I hope to find out in a few weeks. p.s. Water conditions were similar in the spring of 2004, but estimated survival for that year's smallmouth spawn was -0- The two year olds had a feast! 8-)

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Well, you might want to try something different. I had my "best day ever" several years ago, at Bull Shoals in north central Arkansas, fishing the "normal" bank line. The lake was up 30'+ and submerged trees were in full-leaf! Man, what a sight. We (my guide Tim "Hot Dawg" Curtis and I) fished in what would appear to be the middle of the lake! Seriously, when we first started I didn't have a clue what he was up to. We cast 3 1/2" Mizmo tubes (Kent' Classic or baby diaper yellow) into what looked like open water. Smallmouth were holding along the tree fall-lines. For two and a half days we never went fifteen minutes without "Fish On!" 8-)

Absolutely! 8-)

Yep, she's a beauty! 8-)