Latest Catch Pics Thread

[IcatchDinks]

On 3/26/2023 at 8:53 PM, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Got some love on a Spro Little Jon 50, Buzzbait, and Shimano big bait.    Tons of follows and strikes, and even a couple lost ones of that Shimano bait.   I think it was bucks just blowing it up out of anger, the ones that were hooked, were on the outside like they were just swiping it.    Easily the most drawing power out of any lure I've owned.      

 

Those are absolutely beautiful fish. Those last two pics are pretty enough to hang on the wall. 

We've had a lot of cold rainy days here in central Michigan. Spring has had a slow start. Been out several times in the last couple months and couldn't get even a nibble. 

 

Went to my favorite smallie hole today and got a feisty little 13incher on my second cast. Fished for three more hours, changing baits and waters and didn't catch anything the rest of the day. But it feels really good to have beaten the 2023 skunk. 

 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

6 minutes ago, IcatchDinks said:

Those are absolutely beautiful fish. Those last two pics are pretty enough to hang on the wall. 

Thanks, a Spotted Bass truly is a beautiful fish.  

[Woody B]

I caught 12 today, 10 spots and 2 Largemouth.  Like Katie I only fished a few hours, then came home for a nap.  I also "caught" a tiny shad.  I gave it to a Great Blue Heron.  They were working the bank, standing in the water, catching and eating shad.   I held this one up and said "hey bird".  One of them looked at me and started flying my way.  I threw the shad in the water when the bird got close.  It swooped down and got it.  It made a big circle then flew over me squawking.  I'm saying it was thanking me.  LOL  Most of the bass came on a bladed jig.  A couple on a crank, and 1 on a t-rig.   I also caught 4 White Perch on cranks.  

 

 

[Dwight Hottle]

5 hours ago, ol'crickety said:

So, I fished the quality bog this morning and there was a problem: I am old. I only got four hours of sleep and I was just off my game this morning. When I was young, I could fish morning and evening, seven days a week. Now a morning preceded by an evening might be too much for me. For those who are still young, fish hard while you still can!

 

I did catch three bass, but lost five and one of the five was big, in the four to five-pound range. I saw her thrash at the surface and she came unbuttoned right beside the boat. However, one of the three I caught was 20" and 4.89 lbs., so I'm happy about that, but those big, lost bass stick with me like my shadow. Here are the three fish I caught with the big girl photographed twice.

 

P. S. - Look at the shape and the tail of the last bass. She's going to be big one day. 

 

P. P. S. - All bass, caught and lost, came on a loon-colored Whopper Plopper. My swimbait, wacky-rigged Senko, and Rage Swimmer didn't produce.

 

 

 

Very impressive no matter what your age & they were all on top water early in the season.

[Jmurphy87]

Around 4 tiny bass 12 inches or less along with 5 pike and my first smallie of the year. I can live with that.

[Swamp Girl]

Way to go, Murph!

 

@Dwight Hottle, upon reflection, I do think that the bass were nipping more than clobbering my Whopper Plopper, which might be why my hooking percentage dropped. You can see in a couple of my photos that the trees have yet to unfurl their leaves, which means the water's still a bit nip, which means the bass aren't as frisky as they'll soon be. Thanks for the encouraging words, Dwight. It means a lot coming from you.

 

I like @Woody B's story. He's Dr. Doolittly!

 

 

[Pat Brown]

 

We got 7 today and I'm proud that the biggest one came off shore on the Berkley Stunna!

 

4.3 lb Jerkbait beast.

 

She hit and I thought I was hung and then she proceeded to peel my drag and swim around the boat and into the trolling motor and she jumped 3 feet into the air 6 times (my son counted ?) on the way in.

 

She fought like a smallmouth and on the Jerkbait with the lighter line it was the best fight I've ever gotten out of a largemouth and the biggest offshore fish I've ever caught.  

 

I caught all of my fish today off the same offshore hump and Jake got all his off beds on the lizard.  We saw a million boats just parked on the beds not catching anything and we joked that we would go back through there and catch em when they all left and that's literally what we did.  Just cast from 50 feet back and dead sticked his lizard and caught every single buck those anglers missed.

 

Proud dad!

 

Best 5 just shy of 14 lbs with off shore kicker ain't bad for a windy day when the lake was getting absolutely hammered up shallow.

 

Gonna keep trying to dial in my deep structure fishing and hopefully this windy front doesn't absolutely reck the fishing this week.

 

Tight lines to all!

[king fisher]

First bass of the day was a good one.  27 inches, 10.76 pounds.  

       It was only the third time I have been able to go bass fishing this year.  I tried to go last Sunday to the lake I was at today, but the road was closed to the lake because of a bad buss accident, so I had to turn around and go home.  Four hours of driving and I didn't even get a line wet.

      I planned on going to Trigomil for three days this weekend, but work got in the way of that trip.  Finally last night my wife told me to go before I drove her crazy.  I left at 3:00 AM and was fishing by 7:30.  I  Started off fishing a large tree in 25 feet of water with some surface lures, but not much going on the top.  Ran a square bill around the outside of the tree nicking a few branches, but didn't want to throw in the middle of the tree until I had tried some more tree friendly lures first.

      I tossed a T rig Magnum Trick Worm in the middle of the large branches. and  Felt a bite on the first cast. I set the hook and instantly new I hooked a good bass, but as soon as I felt the fish, I was stopped cold by a tree branch.  I assumed the bass was gone and I was now fighting a tree, but then the line started to give a little, and I was in a seesaw battle with the bass wrapped around one or more branches.  I would free spool and let the bass take line hoping he would unwind himself, then I would tighten up and pull all the while feeling the line go back and forth across the tree wondering when the line would snap. I pulled the anchor and tried getting on different sides, at different angles, but after 20 minuets trying every angle, I didn't feel the fish anymore and was sure I was simply wrapped on the tree.  I got straight over the snag, wrapped the line around my hand and started to pull hard enough to break the line.  About the time I was ready for the line to break, the bass started moving and was suddenly free.  I grabbed the rod out of the holder, and faught the bass to the surface.

    I was surprised at it's size.  I have caught bass this big off of the very same tree at the the same water level before, but had assumed if it couldn't be much over 6 pounds or it would have broken the line.  I am glad I had respooled my line the night before.  I was back to trying floro again, after swearing I would never use it again for the hundredth time, but I will say the 15 pound fluorocarbon was up to the task.  Now for the real test, how well it performs next week after being stressed to the limit.

     The pictures tell the rest of the story.  I landed a few smaller bass on a variety of lures, but was forced off the water by 1:30 because the afternoon West winds were exceptionally strong today, with gusts well over 30 mph.

     I didn't mind leaving early because I was sure I used up all of my luck and them some for one day.

 

 

         

[AlabamaSpothunter]

3 minutes ago, king fisher said:

First bass of the day was a good one.  27 inches, 10.76 pounds.  

       It was only the third time I have been able to go bass fishing this year.  I tried to go last Sunday to the lake I was at today, but the road was closed to the lake because of a bad buss accident, so I had to turn around and go home.  Four hours of driving and I didn't even get a line wet.

      I planned on going to Trigomil for three days this weekend, but work got in the way of that trip.  Finally last night my wife told me to go before I drove her crazy.  I left at 3:00 AM and was fishing by 7:30.  I  Started off fishing a large tree in 25 feet of water with some surface lures, but not much going on the top.  Ran a square bill around the outside of the tree nicking a few branches, but didn't want to throw in the middle of the tree until I had tried some more tree friendly lures first.

      I tossed a T rig Magnum Trick Worm in the middle of the large branches. and  Felt a bite on the first cast. I set the hook and instantly new I hooked a good bass, but as soon as I felt the fish, I was stopped cold by a tree branch.  I assumed the bass was gone and I was now fighting a tree, but then the line started to give a little, and I was in a seesaw battle with the bass wrapped around one or more branches.  I would free spool and let the bass take line hoping he would unwind himself, then I would tighten up and pull all the while feeling the line go back and forth across the tree wondering when the line would snap. I pulled the anchor and tried getting on different sides, at different angles, but after 20 minuets trying every angle, I didn't feel the fish anymore and was sure I was simply wrapped on the tree.  I got straight over the snag, wrapped the line around my hand and started to pull hard enough to break the line.  About the time I was ready for the line to break, the bass started moving and was suddenly free.  I grabbed the rod out of the holder, and faught the bass to the surface.

    I was surprised at it's size.  I have caught bass this big off of the very same tree at the the same water level before, but had assumed if it couldn't be much over 6 pounds or it would have broken the line.  I am glad I had respooled my line the night before.  I was back to trying floro again, after swearing I would never use it again for the hundredth time, but I will say the 15 pound fluorocarbon was up to the task.  Now for the real test, how well it performs next week after being stressed to the limit.

     The pictures tell the rest of the story.  I landed a few smaller bass on a variety of lures, but was forced off the water by 1:30 because the afternoon West winds were exceptionally strong today, with gusts well over 30 mph.

     I didn't mind leaving early because I was sure I used up all of my luck and them some for one day.

 

 

         

MOTHER OF GOD!   THAT'S FREAKING AWESOME DUDE!

 

My word you're a blessed, lucky, and talented man!    How many DDs you got?

 

Man congrats dude, truly a fish of a lifetime for 99.9% of Bass anglers.

[Swamp Girl]

@king fisher, if Bass Resource had an award for catch of the year, you'd get my vote. Yours might not be the biggest bass caught at BR in 2023, but I can't imagine anyone exercising more patience and wisdom than you did. You did a great job telling your tale too. Do you know anyone at Field and Stream or Outdoor Life? I think your story should be told and retold. 

[Eric 26]

@AlabamaSpothunter I love your enthusiasm for everyone else’s fish pictures. “Mother of god” dang near made me choke on my Cheerios I’m currently enjoying ?

[928JLH]

Went out this evening to try out my new Daiwa Procyon AL dropshotting by the London Bridge. It was a fun evening with a roboworm. On a side note I tried the Seaguar Basix line and was surprised. No breakage with my 2nd bass as it charged hard under a dock.

[PhishLI]

6 hours ago, king fisher said:

First bass of the day was a good one.  27 inches, 10.76 pounds. 

WOW, Man. Just wow!

[roadwarrior]

  I was back to trying floro again, after swearing I would never use it again for the hundredth time, but I will say the 15 pound fluorocarbon was up to the task.  Now for the real test, how well it performs next week after being stressed to the limit.

 

Maybe respool?

[Swamp Girl]

10 hours ago, Eric 26 said:

@AlabamaSpothunter I love your enthusiasm for everyone else’s fish pictures. “Mother of god” dang near made me choke on my Cheerios I’m currently enjoying ?

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Heck, yeah, Alex is a BR rock star!

[Dwight Hottle]

@king fisher job well done. Two thumbs up.

[Swamp Girl]

11 hours ago, king fisher said:

First bass of the day was a good one.  27 inches, 10.76 pounds.  

       It was only the third time I have been able to go bass fishing this year.  I tried to go last Sunday to the lake I was at today, but the road was closed to the lake because of a bad buss accident, so I had to turn around and go home.  Four hours of driving and I didn't even get a line wet.

      I planned on going to Trigomil for three days this weekend, but work got in the way of that trip.  Finally last night my wife told me to go before I drove her crazy.  I left at 3:00 AM and was fishing by 7:30.  I  Started off fishing a large tree in 25 feet of water with some surface lures, but not much going on the top.  Ran a square bill around the outside of the tree nicking a few branches, but didn't want to throw in the middle of the tree until I had tried some more tree friendly lures first.

      I tossed a T rig Magnum Trick Worm in the middle of the large branches. and  Felt a bite on the first cast. I set the hook and instantly new I hooked a good bass, but as soon as I felt the fish, I was stopped cold by a tree branch.  I assumed the bass was gone and I was now fighting a tree, but then the line started to give a little, and I was in a seesaw battle with the bass wrapped around one or more branches.  I would free spool and let the bass take line hoping he would unwind himself, then I would tighten up and pull all the while feeling the line go back and forth across the tree wondering when the line would snap. I pulled the anchor and tried getting on different sides, at different angles, but after 20 minuets trying every angle, I didn't feel the fish anymore and was sure I was simply wrapped on the tree.  I got straight over the snag, wrapped the line around my hand and started to pull hard enough to break the line.  About the time I was ready for the line to break, the bass started moving and was suddenly free.  I grabbed the rod out of the holder, and faught the bass to the surface.

    I was surprised at it's size.  I have caught bass this big off of the very same tree at the the same water level before, but had assumed if it couldn't be much over 6 pounds or it would have broken the line.  I am glad I had respooled my line the night before.  I was back to trying floro again, after swearing I would never use it again for the hundredth time, but I will say the 15 pound fluorocarbon was up to the task.  Now for the real test, how well it performs next week after being stressed to the limit.

     The pictures tell the rest of the story.  I landed a few smaller bass on a variety of lures, but was forced off the water by 1:30 because the afternoon West winds were exceptionally strong today, with gusts well over 30 mph.

     I didn't mind leaving early because I was sure I used up all of my luck and them some for one day.

 

 

         

 

What I can't get over is the thickness of the lower jaw. I've never gripped anything like that and never will, but if I did, I'd squeal like a little girl unwrapping the coveted Pretty Pink Princess Pony on Christmas morn. 

 

8 hours ago, 928JLH said:

dropshotting by the London Bridge.

 

You casually mention this and I know the London Bridge is in Arizona now, but I still went "Huh? What? You...?"

 

Well, if you're so good at catching bass from London's bridges, I double dog dare ya to go catch a bass from London's Tower Bridge!

 

[TnRiver46]

I thought the London bridge was falling down….. falling down 

[Fishlegs]

Magnificent fish @king fisher! What a story too. Well done.

[J._Bricker]

Congrats on that pig ole pig @king fisher and thanks for sharing one hellova good day on the water! 

[Fishlegs]

I had a couple of spare hours between other scheduled events on Saturday so I decided to see if I could catch a fish. I decided to go to the river rather than a friend's pond because I expected a crowded family event to be there. Little did I know there was a MLF tourney at the river. ?‍♂️It wasn't too bad. Just me, and 115 of my closest friends fishing my spot. The picture below is of the overflow parking because every lot was full.

 

 

I got to the park just as the weigh in was starting so everyone was speeding in to fish the rip rap where I was for one last fish. When I'm on the bank, and a tournament angler comes up I usually try to give way. Most people seem to appreciate that & are willing to chat as they pass by. All five boats I talked to said the same thing. They caught a few small fish, but no keepers. I looked up the results and it was a tough day for most. 68 of the 115 boats caught 1 fish or less. I was at zero fish myself. One guy suggested that I move down the grassy area if I wanted to catch a small fish. I had about 15 minutes left before I had to leave so I decided to try it. Sure enough I hooked one little smallie. It was only 8-9 inches long, but it was extremely angry. Hit my TX rig Rage Menace like a freight train. It turns out that my zero pound bag would've tied for 74th place in the tourney. ?

 

[BigAngus752]

4 hours ago, Fishlegs said:

68 of the 115 boats caught 1 fish or less.

You out fished 68 pro anglers!  Way to go!

[12poundbass]

That’s one heck of a bass @king fisher! Well done sir.

[PhishLI]

Finally had a drama-free session at one of my favorite spots. No Junkies, flunkies, or weirdos showed up to harsh my mellow. It was just the rain and me. Missed a few, but I got some too, so the action was good. The Black and Blue Zman Pro CrawZ loaded with a glass rattle rigged on a Gamakatsu 5/0-1/8oz/Owner Large CPS continues to get a nice amount of nighttime attention, and I've gotten more bites lately on the WP75 in perch than I have in a few years.

[NorcalBassin]

Had a few hours over the weekend to sneak in a post frontal solo trip. The hot spring bite wasn't happening, but I was still able to get quite a few by slowing down.

 

 

Been fishing this lake regularly for nearly two decades and never caught a pikeminnow/squawfish. Thought I had a biggin' until I saw how long and skinny it was.

 

Water vis was around 10ft everywhere I fished, but on my way back to the ramp I noticed a big mudline along the edge of an island on the main lake. Figured I'd make a few more casts with a spinnerbait and ran into a wolfpack of 2 pound spots that kept me entertained for about 20 minutes. Fun way to finish the day.

 

This fella was either mad as heck or had bloodshot eyes from hunting in the mud. ?