All the ponds in the northern portion of my state are frozen so I headed an hour and a half downstate to see if they wanted to chase some cranks. Water temp was 45-46. One thing I didn't bring and it bit me bad was a net. Within 30 minutes of each other I lost two 6+lbers trying to grab the lip without getting hammered with the trebles. They were not lethargic at all thrashing around the side of the boat. Should have done a few things different including boat flip em but didn't trust the line not breaking. Had a few 3lbers smack at the crank near the boat then swim off. Eventually after trying new areas managed to land three 4lbers before packing it up. Net will be in the boat next time.

 Always a Bummer losing a couple of fatties.

But still looked like a Nice day on the water - especially for December. 

Congrats

A-Jay

 

Ahhh but a bass in hand is always a gift, regardless of size.. nice job. 

Nice ones. What kind of lipless crank is that?

Looks like a Cotton Cordell Super Spot to me.

Congrats on a nice December outing.

Thanks guys. Yes it was a Cotton Cordell Super Spot. Was using a blue/chrome color when the big girls were there and gone but that one ended up in a tree.

Looks like a great day on the water

 

Great day of fishing and I bet you had the lake to yourself