I managed to find 3 hours of fishing time today in between the family Easter plans.   It was pretty warm out today. I fished a small pond that was half ice yesterday. Surprisingly the water temperature was 48 degrees. The water is super clear on this small pond and the bass were really spooky. They would see my jig and spook. After fishing my jig for two hours and nothing I switched tactics. I started fishing a senko and crankbait. I caught a 2 lber and a 2.5 lber pretty quickly on a senko. Just before I had to leave I caught a 3 lb 9 oz largemouth on a crankbait for a total of 3 bass today.I will be on the water again tomorrow fishing moose pond if we can launch the boat.

 

I hit a lake small lake in Mass near my parents house.  I was throwing cranks all over trying to locate some bass with no luck.  Caught a bunch of rainbows - this one being the nicest.

Went out this morning and caught a 2lber on a chatter bait...

 

Did a couple hours today. It was more windy than forcasted, so I didn't wanna stay out too long. I did get on some fish, though, just no big ones. 6 total, 3 on cranks, 3 on a jig/D.B. Craw. None bigger than 2.5lbs, though, but considering this place iced out yesterday, and the warmest water I found was 43 degrees, I'll take it. Got to try out some new equipment, and it felt good to be back on the open water. Hope some of you guys got out and hooked a few, too!

 

 

Shane, it's Marc, Is that my favorite little lake in Pittsfield? The one I've ran into you a few time at? If not do you know if the ice is gone. I'm hopping to hit it on Saturday.

Hey, Marc, yes it is, and I'll see you out there Saturday, bud!

I'm glad to see people have started catching fish!!!! I've had great luck and FYI the crankbait bite is on! My biggest fish so far this season (a 2lber and a 3lber) jigging a craw in 1 fow.

Out on Northwood Lake right now fishing. No luck yet on the jig, but I'm still going strong saw a million yellow perch on this flat that I'm fishing near deep water. Hopefully the hogs aren't to far behind them

We'll taking a break for a little while got a hit on the jig but didn't land it. Tried all the areas I know couldn't get any to bite at all. Must still be to early for the season but I tried a lot of diffrent presentations with the jig. It is quite the feel bait felt everything on the bottom of the spots. Might go back out in a few hours to try again

I've been seeing more and more bluegill in the shallows and some perch moving around a little, good sign... 

Ive got my first tournament this Sunday on Powder Mill Pond. Anyone know how the water level is looking there?

Id expect it to be low. Everywhere has low water at the moment.

Ive got my first tournament this Sunday on Powder Mill Pond. Anyone know how the water level is looking there?

I live just down the street and the water level is on the high side.  The river is running high, so the main lake is high.  I'm fairly sure you'll make it under the RR bridge fine.

 

Although, high water for Powder Mil is 3.5 feet lol.

Some one just caught a 13lb-11oz large mouth from the shore on Tennessee's Chickamauga Lake. Story on the B.A.S.S. page, sweet catch!

Ice out expected today on Winni!

Is anyone fishing the Moose Pond tourney this Sunday ?

I live just down the street and the water level is on the high side.  The river is running high, so the main lake is high.  I'm fairly sure you'll make it under the RR bridge fine.

 

Although, high water for Powder Mil is 3.5 feet lol.

Thanks Jaystraw. Good to hear that we should be able to get under the bridge still.

Can anyone give me some recommendations for a couple of crank baits that I could add to my arsenal? I was looking to at least get 4-5 different ones.

Can anyone give me some recommendations for a couple of crank baits that I could add to my arsenal? I was looking to at least get 4-5 different ones.

 

Try these:

 

 

Strike King KVD HC silent squarebills

 

Storm Arashi

 

Ima roumbas

storm arishi rusty craw floating 

 

kvd 

sexy ghost minnow

copper craw 

 

These are shallow no more then 6ft diving in my arsenal and used with great success 

Can anyone give me some recommendations for a couple of crank baits that I could add to my arsenal? I was looking to at least get 4-5 different ones.

Lucky Craft ANYTHING.  Really, they just work.  The only downside is the price.

I hear about how great the Lucky Craft Pointer 100 is all the time. I know mikeognr, you said you were looking for cranks, but it's a good time of year for the pointer 100 and if you're gonna buy some... you might as well buy some more. I'd be interested to know how it works for ya.

I love the Pointer 95 and 100.  The Slender Pointer is a real killer in the early spring. 

 

The Pointer 95 is silent for those days when you don't want the rattle.  I'm also a fan of the Live Pointer.

Kvd

Live target

Yo zuri

 

 

Kvd square bills are deadly

I just saw the 2014 Top 100 bass lakes list. This list surprises me every year. I think it is kind of a joke personally, but thats my opinion. A few lakes in Maine made the list. I was really surprised to see Moosehead Lake ranked in the top 100.. That is crazy.  Cobbeesocontee made the list again which doesn't surprise me. China lake was ranked pretty high and it should be. For the first time Kezar Lake wasn't ranked in the top 100, it is every bit as good as China, if not better. Squam and Winnipausaukee made the list too. Lake Champlain and Memphramagog  were on the list for Vermont. Its good to see some New England waters make the list but, I think the best waters weren't listed. I am still surprised by Moosehead Lake making the top 100.

I'm not too familiar with Maine waters, but I agree 100% that it is great to see some northeast lakes on the list.