Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted March 28 Super User Share Posted March 28 5 fish, but one of them was about 5lbs lol.....75degree water temps today, and that's up 17degrees in about a week's time. Toad came on the Jackhammer with 5" Spunk Shad, really loving this combo now. Big profile, big thump, just throws more jet fuel on an already big fish bait. Another chunky Spot did as well, then two quick Buzzbait fish in the back of a pocket, and lastly the Spro Little Jon 50 picked up the 5th one. Dying to get on that first wide open topwater bite. ***note the Crappie fisherman in the background, not sure I would have been snapping a pic if it wasn't 🤣 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediscochef Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 beautiful day in the latest catch pics thread, love it. those orange trouts are a sight to behold 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Brown Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Ran out of space on the photo allowance for this post even after compressing then a lot but here are some fun pictures from yesterday. My first NICE bass on the Jerkbait and one of three I caught yesterday on the Berkley Frittside 5 in black chartreuse. My buddy got his very first bass on a jig and Jake got one on the Senko! Incredibly fun afternoon yesterday! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol'crickety Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 @N Florida Mike, you hooked Evan! @Pat Brown, you hooked a buddy too! @AlabamaSpothunter, those are three gorgeous bass. In case you guys think I've grown too old and soft to fish, here's a live lake cam of a Maine lake.: 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galyonj Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 22 minutes ago, ol'crickety said: @N Florida Mike, you hooked Evan! @Pat Brown, you hooked a buddy too! @AlabamaSpothunter, those are three gorgeous bass. In case you guys think I've grown too old and soft to fish, here's a live lake cam of a Maine lake.: Sure, all your water's frozen, but look at the bright side. You'd be able to skip a jig a country mile on that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 28 Super User Share Posted March 28 47 minutes ago, galyonj said: Sure, all your water's frozen, but look at the bright side. You'd be able to skip a jig a country mile on that. Ya - but it's hard for the fish to get at that jig...so catching is problematic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galyonj Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 8 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Ya - but it's hard for the fish to get at that jig...so catching is problematic. Catching? Don't be ridiculous. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bassman Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Got my biggest one in almost two years this afternoon, 6.82#. Caught her in front of a submerged drain on a Z-Man TicklerZ that's been catching fish since last fall. Can't wear it out. Also caught several others on it and lipless crankbait. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted March 28 Super User Share Posted March 28 26 minutes ago, The Bassman said: Got my biggest one in almost two years this afternoon, 6.82#. Caught her in front of a submerged drain on a Z-Man TicklerZ that's been catching fish since last fall. Can't wear it out. Also caught several others on it and lipless crankbait. Awesome fish man, congrats! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thediscochef Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Went out to a different spot on Ray Roberts again today, just state park goofin. Landed five in one hour at the first spot I tried - a 4lb, two 2.5-3lb, and two 1-2lb. Feeling good about that, might be one of the best trips I've had in terms of pounds per minute. Had to leave for an appointment but gonna go back to the east side of the lake for more sheltered cove action. Three straight days of good fishing makes a chef happy. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Team9nine Posted March 28 Super User Share Posted March 28 2 hours ago, The Bassman said: Got my biggest one in almost two years this afternoon, 6.82#. Caught her in front of a submerged drain on a Z-Man TicklerZ that's been catching fish since last fall. Can't wear it out. Also caught several others on it and lipless crankbait. Show off - now you’re just rubbing it in 😆 This might be a banner year over there. I’ve only seen one good fish this year from my little lakes. Starting to wonder about them. One has almost gone dead, while a couple numbers lakes have only produced small fish. Might be a tough year over here Our lack of good drains is really starting to show itself. Maybe once things warm up it’ll change - at least, I sure hope so. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbump Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Buddy and I went prefishing today for a tournament that’s this weekend. Caught these three in about 5 minutes in one area and left It alone. Water temps still in the 50s here. Hoping It’s even better this weekend. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol'crickety Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Way to go, @The Bassman, @thediscochef, and @Cbump! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bassman Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 minutes ago, Team9nine said: Show off - now you’re just rubbing it in 😆 This might be a banner year over there. I’ve only seen one good fish this year from my little lakes. Starting to wonder about them. One has almost gone dead, while a couple numbers lakes have only produced small fish. Might be a tough year over here Our lack of good drains is really starting to show itself. Maybe once things warm up it’ll change - at least, I sure hope so. I'm getting these good ones handed to me because these drains, what you used to refer to as a "sucker shot". What you said about a lake going dead got my attention. A lot of the ponds I've done very well in years past are pretty much totally unproductive now. And it doesn't happen over several years. Things can change in a matter of months. Creates lots of questions as to why. I'd be interested in other guys experiences. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Team9nine Posted March 28 Super User Share Posted March 28 10 minutes ago, The Bassman said: I'm getting these good ones handed to me because these drains, what you used to refer to as a "sucker shot". What you said about a lake going dead got my attention. A lot of the ponds I've done very well in years past are pretty much totally unproductive now. And it doesn't happen over several years. Things can change in a matter of months. Creates lots of questions as to why. I'd be interested in other guys experiences. One of my better quality fish ponds has only produced a single bass this year. I’ve almost stopped going to it until things warm up, hoping they pick up. The pond where I caught the 8 at a couple years back has only given up a couple fish all winter. My largest one which is usually a good mix has only been numbers this year. Got my first decent fish out of it today (3 lb.) - has me worried. I’m on a downswing over here. None have good drains, so heavy rains don’t help other than staining the water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Team9nine Posted March 28 Super User Share Posted March 28 A little more sun; a little more warmth; but less wind, and the water is continuing to clear each day. Still managed 35 this afternoon with a couple better fish in the mix (a pair of 3 lb. fish today), but might have to change things up shortly…or not - lol. More clouds and strong winds in the forecast for tomorrow, plus Friday severe storm potential. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galyonj Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 8 minutes ago, Team9nine said: Still managed 35 this afternoon with a couple better fish in the mix (a pair of 3 lb. fish today), but might have to change things up shortly…or not - lol. So you're fishing pressure. Huh, I thought you'd be older. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Team9nine Posted March 28 Super User Share Posted March 28 52 minutes ago, galyonj said: So you're fishing pressure. Huh, I thought you'd be older. I am old How much older were you expecting? Lol. I can post a photo of my AARP member card "You're fishing pressure?" Lost me there - See, I'm old and slow 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User PhishLI Posted March 29 Super User Share Posted March 29 On the way home from work my wife decided to not keep things simple and had our local pizza joint concoct her something not on the menu. Instead of twiddling my thumbs in the parking lot for an extra half hour waiting for this obnoxious culinary specialty to be done, I hit a local pond on the side of the road. I tore a hole in the azz of my jeans earlier in the day, so I tied on a NED and did my best @Team9nine impression. It worked! 11 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted March 29 Super User Share Posted March 29 3 minutes ago, PhishLI said: On the way home from work my wife decided to not keep things simple and had our local pizza joint concoct her something not on the menu. Instead of twiddling my thumbs in the parking lot for an extra half hour waiting for this obnoxious culinary specialty to be done, I hit a local pond on the side of the road. I tore a hole in the azz of my jeans earlier in the day, so I tied on a NED and did my best @Team9nine impression. It worked! Pretty and healthy! Nice one! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted March 29 Super User Share Posted March 29 2 minutes ago, PhishLI said: I tore a hole in the azz of my jeans earlier in the day, so I tied on a NED and did my best @Team9nine impression Unfreaking real. Holey jeans in the rear and catching fish in a pond. Please do not post photos of these holes in your jeans like @Team9nine does. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User PhishLI Posted March 29 Super User Share Posted March 29 Just now, gimruis said: Unfreaking real. Holey jeans in the rear and catching fish in a pond. Please do not post photos of these holes in your jeans like @Team9nine does. I wasn't freeballin', bro. No women or children were horrified during the making of this... 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User FryDog62 Posted March 29 Super User Share Posted March 29 Trolling DT14 at 2.2 mph in 77 degree water - caught a couple 5 lb largemouth, 13.75 inch crappie and a Peacock bass to boot! 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User AlabamaSpothunter Posted March 29 Super User Share Posted March 29 19 minutes ago, FryDog62 said: Trolling DT14 at 2.2 mph in 77 degree water - caught a couple 5 lb largemouth, 13.75 inch crappie and a Peacock bass to boot! Nice ones, trolling for Bass is a lost art, a misunderstood skill I've found. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User FryDog62 Posted March 29 Super User Share Posted March 29 11 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said: Nice ones, trolling for Bass is a lost art, a misunderstood skill I've found. I agree, when everyone beats the bank over and over on the same lake with poor results, time to try something different. I usually find with speed trolling out a little deeper that I catch less fish but the ones that hit are a bit bigger and more aggressive. Fun to break it up once in a while… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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