IcatchDinks

If we had an 18" limit here in my neck of Michigan, I could never keep one from the waters I fish. A-Jay would stay well fed, though. 😆

Beautiful fish, @FishTax!!! Congrats!

I managed to get out to the river and the ponds today. The river is too high, too cold, and too fast, so I moved on after a while. Hit up a pond I don't usually fish anymore and hooked into something really big. Think I must have snagged a carp. I thought I hit a log at first, and then the log ripped drag and was gone before I could think twice. I nabbed one little bass after about another hour of fruitless casting, so the day wasn't a total loss. It's just good to be back out in the sunshine and "warm" weather.

A NC trip is currently being discussed. 👀 Not sure when or how long, but we're talking about it.

I'm honored to be included in this act of betrayal.

I know it might be small potatoes for you, but I'd be pretty darn stoked if I could catch a 3-lber and call it "no bigs." 😆 Nice fish! @softwateronly, those are some beautiful brown bass!!

My wife and I have been waging a friendly war over what color this blanket is. She originally said it's sky blue. Then she backed off and said it's definitely blue, but with some greenish hints. I say it's green-blue, or a teal color.

First fish of the year here in Michigan. I had about an hour window this afternoon to get out of the house while the children napped. Hit up the pond where I caught my PB last year. Third cast with a soft plastic minnow on a jig head, and I hooked up. It was my only fish today, but I'm thinking I'm back!

I fish heavily pressured, suburban ponds in Michigan. The fish just don't get as big. I saw someone else in this thread asking about weight vs length, and it's because of this that I prefer length. Makes me feel better about myself.

Caught my PB largemouth last June on a T-rigged Green Pumpkin 4" Yum Dinger. She was 22 inches long and weighed 4.29 lbs.

Why does it make a better looking boat than a truck?

Got in an order of soft plastics from one of my favorite small time bait makers.

Anyone one of you guys who launch and fish from proper bass boats. I discovered that while I'm an old hand with paddles or oars, trying to steer with an outboard has me literally going in circles.

I discovered today that I own 12 John Denver albums on vinyl. I honestly didn't know I was that big a fan.

Awesome fish! Congrats!!

Finally almost settled into our new apartment. Got around to getting almost all the books on shelves.

I've never used it, but I don't really think I care one way or another. If it's not having a negative impact on fish populations, I'm happy people can enjoy fishing using it. I prefer not to. (I think. Like I said, I've never actually used it.) But I don't want another screen in my life, especially not when I'm outdoors enjoying creation. I'm a fish and let fish kinda guy.

My opportunities to go bass fishing have been rare and difficult. Water is low, everything is changing, fish are acting different, and I haven't had the time to invest on the water figuring them out. But I did manage a very nice pike last night.

Praying for you today.

Managed to grab a couple hours at the pond today. Only caught one bass on my last cast, but it felt good get my hook into a fish again.

Haven't been fishing in what feels like ages. I think it's technically been something like a week. I just haven't had the energy for early mornings lately, and no time for evenings after work. Sure is great to see everyone else's fish though.

This last week has been a bit slow. I haven't been able to make it out onto the water for any longer than an hour at a time, and haven't caught anything substantial. I did get jump scared by a raccoon who snuck up behind me, and stood up with his front paws on my leg like he was begging for snacks or something. I would have taken a picture, but I shouted because I was startled which in turn startled him, and he waddled away in disgust. 😆 Anyways, here are this week's dinks:

@TnRiver46 looks like a ton of fun! Thanks for sharing!!