Super User Jar11591 Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 @AlabamaSpothunter thanks man. Only 1 hour of filming and I’m already addicted. Being able to go back watch moments and catches is too cool. Never thought it’d be so much fun. When that hour was up and my SD card was full, I was bummed out. Can’t wait to get back out there with more memory! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvaicunas69 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Continuing here as I am rambling today. Well since that was so much fun, try again right? And a couple casts later... Well after this I thought there is no way I can go in now, I have to check out the last couple of spots I had in mind. One that would require me wading across a section of river to a large island, where from there I have access to some deeper pools, flats of smooth shale and grass, and possibly the main river channel. Well I made it across safely, and not without some effort with the water levels higher than when I have previously ventured out. Nothing to large to speak of in the first holes, but I remembered some success on the other side of the island, and couldn't pass up the chance on the way back. Well I immediately hooked into a large smallie, which put up a great fight, and (lesson learned here, as I let him turn his head at my feet as I went to grab his lip) and the small marabou jig popped out. Bummer of course, but the fight and getting visual confirmation that she was indeed all of 3.5 pounds, was worth plenty in my book. Another cast, another decent smallie, which provided a view of what must have been a 20+ inch following in. Couldn't her to bite before I snapped my line fowling around the spool..... But then something I have never experienced happened to me. As I was handling in my bait and all the line that was out, I hooked, and successfully landed another smallie! Honestly helped me stopped kicking myself for letting the largest smallie of the day pop off at my feet. After that I went home satisfied and even landed a few more on the way back across. End rant, thank you anyone who was patient enough to read all of that. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Swamp Girl Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 @Jar11591, I laughed when you hooked that pickerel and said, "Oh, this nasty thing. I hate this." Been there. @cvaicunas69, what a day! Thanks for sharing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvaicunas69 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 @ol'crickety it certainly was an enjoyable afternoon. I catch anything remotely like @A-Jay someone poor soul may find me shaking by the riverside hours later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jar11591 Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 hours ago, gimruis said: Facial expression in the bottom two photos says it all. The dink scowl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jar11591 said: The dink scowl Hold the telephone what spinnerbait is that top photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jar11591 Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, LrgmouthShad said: Hold the telephone what spinnerbait is that top photo That would be a Strike King Tour Grade double willow, 3/4oz in “Green Tomato”. The clean up hitter of my spinnerbait line up. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jar11591 said: That would be a Strike King Tour Grade double willow, 3/4oz in “Green Tomato”. The clean up hitter of my spinnerbait line up. Really unique color. Pretty cool what's the trailer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jar11591 Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 Just now, LrgmouthShad said: Really unique color. Pretty cool Been great in this super clear lake as well as some dingier water I fish. On sale for $6 on TW currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted May 30, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 30, 2023 Just now, Jar11591 said: On sale for $6 on TW currently. Bait monkey confirmed. We found him boys. Now get away from me, you monster Still…. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jar11591 Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 31 minutes ago, LrgmouthShad said: what's the trailer 3.75” Rage Swimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User FishTank Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 I took a day off and went to a new lake for me. It was unreal. I caught 17 smallmouth in the 12-15in range and a couple in 3+lb range, 2 largemouth, 5 sunfish, and 1 big gar. It was just fantastic. It was best day I have had this year. This big girl was around 23in and 7lbs. Most of the smallmouth I caught were this size. I also saw one crazy boat on the way there. I'm not quite sure where he was going to put it but it had 4 350hp engines on it. I can't imagine the cost. Sorry for the bad Pic but I passed it too quickly. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmurphy87 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Well I got out today and caught around 15 in a hour, no size at all really. I got one decent one probably 1.5-2lbs, not what I am looking for. But it’s the biggest one that I have pulled out so far this year. All caught on a salty super fluke in Houdini on a 2/0 owner haymaker hook. I didn’t bother with pictures since I was waste deep in muck in my swimming trunks lol, still have not bought new waders. I had a few more hits later on a ribbon tail worm, they were not eating it good enough to stick them with a hook though. They were just biting the tail lol. I finally caught some fish on a fluke so I am happy. The wife caught one also. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted May 31, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2023 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Swamp Girl Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 Whadda day, @FishTank! I once saw a cigarette boat on Lake Michigan with FIVE 450 hp outboards. I didn't even know that a 450 hp outboard was made. Of course, I muttered, "Someone is compensating." Then a little later, I passed the boat again and the owner was there. It was still morning, but he was exhaling a haze of booze. His bulbous, red nose looked like it had been chewed by a puppy and he was as soft as a kitten. I remembered my first thought and was sad that I was so right. 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User GaryH Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 hours ago, ol'crickety said: Whadda day, @FishTank! I once saw a cigarette boat on Lake Michigan with FIVE 450 hp outboards. I didn't even know that a 450 hp outboard was made. Of course, I muttered, "Someone is compensating." Then a little later, I passed the boat again and the owner was there. It was still morning, but he was exhaling a haze of booze. His bulbous, red nose looked like it had been chewed by a puppy and he was as soft as a kitten. I remembered my first thought and was sad that I was so right. You are truly blessed with your words. Thanks for the morning smile. ????? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 hours ago, ol'crickety said: Whadda day, @FishTank! I once saw a cigarette boat on Lake Michigan with FIVE 450 hp outboards. I didn't even know that a 450 hp outboard was made. Of course, I muttered, "Someone is compensating." Then a little later, I passed the boat again and the owner was there. It was still morning, but he was exhaling a haze of booze. His bulbous, red nose looked like it had been chewed by a puppy and he was as soft as a kitten. I remembered my first thought and was sad that I was so right. Petty. A-Jay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Swamp Girl Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 hour ago, A-Jay said: Petty. A-Jay Eh, you can't please everyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User LrgmouthShad Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 @FishTank you need a little more love for your day. Absolutely fantastic catching. Well done sir. Love that biggun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted May 31, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2023 I wish TVA wouldn’t permit the spraying of vegetation! So much fun too fish 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Raider Bob Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: I wish TVA wouldn’t kill vegetation! So much fun too fish Never tried the Johnson Silver Minnow. How fast do you need to retrieve to keep from sinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted May 31, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted May 31, 2023 It will slow wobble on top. But they eat it when it sinks too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said: I wish TVA wouldn’t permit the spraying of vegetation! So much fun too fish It amazes me how even many Bass anglers don't understand the importance of keeping grass in a lake. Dude who just bought a brand new LVS 34 scope for a dedicated 25k small lake bassboat just hired a bunch of folks to get in the water and rip out a bunch of grass in front of his waterfront. Between the State DNRs and then individual property owners, my new pet peeve is people destroying grass on waterways we all share. I'd make the case that anglers contribute more to lakes than any other group. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishlegs Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I'm late posting, but I was fortunate enough to get to tag along on a fishing trip with @roadwarrior& his friend David (sorry I didn't get his BR screen name) last week. It was a great trip. The day started with a good breakfast, and great conversation. It would've been a good day if it had ended there because I got to meet a new friend, but add beautiful weather, great water, and catching a boatload of fish to that and it became a day I won't soon forget. We started out drifting with minnows, but the drum, sauger, and catfish made us switch to artificials. I tried throwing spinnerbaits, and lipless cranks, but the only thing getting bites were soft plastics. We caught fish on several different varieties, but the Rage Menace was the champ. It didn't matter what color it was. If it was a menace it got bit. Kent caught some on a Rage Bug, and I caught a couple on a brush hog, but the menace showed out all day. Among the three of us we ended up catching 45 fish. Mostly smallmouth, a few largemouth, one spotted bass, one striper, a few white bass, catfish, sauger, and drum. If we had been fishing in a drum tournament I would've gotten a check. ??♂️ I didn't end up with many pictures because we were too busy catching fish, and grabbing the net. I'll take that any day though. Here are a few I got. The last one is one that Kent caught. I don't think it was the biggest fish of the day, but I think it was the prettiest fish of the day. A big thanks to Kent & David for letting me tag along. I hope we get to do it again soon! 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted May 31, 2023 Super User Share Posted May 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, Fishlegs said: I'm late posting, but I was fortunate enough to get to tag along on a fishing trip with @roadwarrior& his friend David (sorry I didn't get his BR screen name) last week. It was a great trip. The day started with a good breakfast, and great conversation. It would've been a good day if it had ended there because I got to meet a new friend, but add beautiful weather, great water, and catching a boatload of fish to that and it became a day I won't soon forget. We started out drifting with minnows, but the drum, sauger, and catfish made us switch to artificials. I tried throwing spinnerbaits, and lipless cranks, but the only thing getting bites were soft plastics. We caught fish on several different varieties, but the Rage Menace was the champ. It didn't matter what color it was. If it was a menace it got bit. Kent caught some on a Rage Bug, and I caught a couple on a brush hog, but the menace showed out all day. Among the three of us we ended up catching 45 fish. Mostly smallmouth, a few largemouth, one spotted bass, one striper, a few white bass, catfish, sauger, and drum. If we had been fishing in a drum tournament I would've gotten a check. ??♂️ I didn't end up with many pictures because we were too busy catching fish, and grabbing the net. I'll take that any day though. Here are a few I got. The last one is one that Kent caught. I don't think it was the biggest fish of the day, but I think it was the prettiest fish of the day. A big thanks to Kent & David for letting me tag along. I hope we get to do it again soon! That's awesome, Roadwarrior seems like a heck of a dude who loves to put others on fish. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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