Have fun and be safe down there! Jealous as always!

And so it begins . . . . . 

A-Jay

So, how many seconds sleep did you manage? ?

 

Have a blast.

53 minutes ago, Tim Kelly said:

So, how many seconds sleep did you manage? ?

 

Have a blast.

I may have nodded off once or twice but that was about the extent of it.  Should have just showered, dressed and sat in the truck all night......

Thank you for the support Tim

A-Jay 

On 10/9/2019 at 4:23 AM, A-Jay said:

And so it begins . . . . . 

A-Jay

 

Looking forward to a barrage of mutant fatty pics, A-Jay!  I hope a new largemouth PB is in the offing.

I am back in states.

Still one more day of travel before I am at the homestead.

Trip was once again killer.

A report, pics and some video to follow in a few days.

A-Jay 

 

42 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

I am back in states.

Still one more day of travel before I am at the homestead.

Trip was once again killer.

A report, pics and some video to follow in a few days.

A-Jay 

 

Yay! Can't wait to hear about it.

3 hours ago, A-Jay said:

I am back in states.

Still one more day of travel before I am at the homestead.

Trip was once again killer.

A report, pics and some video to follow in a few days.

A-Jay 

 

I'll be looking forward to seeing your posts, pic's and videos AJ!

FM

Sorry it's over for another year, but looking forward to reliving it with you.

It's going to be a few more days before I can get to do the editing of the video we shot.

Weather here is about to get very 'seasonal' so I'm going when I can.

Have to get to this later.

But here's a teaser - totals for the 6 1/2 days of fishing.

 A couple of days of rain slowed the big fish bite down quite a bit.

Still quite an awesome time . . . 

 

A-Jay

 

 

October 2019 Lake Baccarac Scoreable Bass Stats ~ 25 Total

 

Over 7 lbs ~ 

7.25

7.36

7.53

7.07

7.56

7.49

7.42

7.03

7.56

7.43

7.45

7.38

7.84

7.71

7.18

7.47 

 

Over 8lbs ~ 

8.81

8.24 

 

Over 9 lbs ~ 

9.01

9.34

9.20

9.67

9.25

 

 

Outstanding. Unimaginable fishing.

I think you made a cut and paste error.  The “over 10 lbs” section is missing!

 

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On 10/19/2019 at 6:09 PM, Chris at Tech said:

I think you made a cut and paste error.  The “over 10 lbs” section is missing!

 

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While we did have several sessions where we were doing the every cast deal - tons of 3-6 lb bass, the DD didn't happen this trip - Still plenty of scoreable bass to keep us happy.

And you know who's not complaining ?

 

A-Jay

 

Well, it can't be a "perfect" trip every time. Still an amazing trip. Weather must have had them off just a bit. Any highlights for lures? What depth? Speed of presentation? What was the guide's take on the results of the trip? What rods did you bring? I would love to know your proven travel method (types of rods and rod carriers for the trip). I am guessing the week was probably a difficult week of fishing, but you found a way to turn it into a plethora of 7s with 8s and a great number of 9s. Well done. We will tag along together one of these days. That time is coming soon!

That's impressive fishing right there. Someday, someday...LOL

On 10/19/2019 at 8:35 PM, shimmy said:

Well, it can't be a "perfect" trip every time. Still an amazing trip. Weather must have had them off just a bit. Any highlights for lures? What depth? Speed of presentation? What was the guide's take on the results of the trip? What rods did you bring? I would love to know your proven travel method (types of rods and rod carriers for the trip). I am guessing the week was probably a difficult week of fishing, but you found a way to turn it into a plethora of 7s with 8s and a great number of 9s. Well done. We will tag along together one of these days. That time is coming soon!

Thank you my friend ~ 

As always - Big Fish Jeff & I are always on a mission for the bigger bass.

So we fish areas, tackle & baits that support that.

Fishing 'shallower' here can yield an almost endless number of 2-4lb bass.  

We are often found fishing off deeper points that bottom out in 20-40 ft.

Here we are throwing 3/4 & 1 oz jigs with a 7 inch senko trailer - I know it sounds weird but they choke them (Black & Blue and Watermelon Red work well) Stroking a large rattle bait off the bottom & up the drop is good too. 

 

My favorite bite came fishing suspended bass on deep flats where the bottom may be 40 feet but the bass are chasing bait in the top 20 ft. 5, 6 & 7 inch swim baits as well as 3/4 oz underspins are very good here. 

 

My gear is all  6'9", 7' and  7' 4" Heavy Travel rods (G Loomis & Fenwick) and 200 & 300 (Shimano & Quantum) size reels - The Tranx 300 HG and the Callcutta 300D both did the majority of my heavy lifting. 

 

20-25 lb Tatsu & Invisx FC were the line of choice.  I use one 6'9" MH rod for lighter flukes, and smaller baits. 

 

As for our Guide, all the guides at the lodge are very good and know that lake well. 

We are fortunate in that we have able to use Manual every trip (since 2013).

 He seems to 'get us' and the way we like to fish. (plus we tip him very well so that may play a role too). 

 

The big fish numbers on this trip IMO are 'average' and what I'd expect to see every time I go.  Although they do pale in comparison to the last visit, which was not one I'd ever expect to duplicate, but we'll keep going and see what happens.

Hope that helps.

A-Jay

(The video is solid and still in the editing phase - few more days. Taking my wife for Chemo this morning so editing takes a major back seat right there)

Great fish, will pray for your wife.

1 hour ago, TnRiver46 said:

Great fish, will pray for your wife.

Ditto to both.

That's an awesome report.  Chemo must be exhausting for you both.  I hope she gets well.

2 hours ago, J Francho said:

That's an awesome report.  Chemo must be exhausting for you both.  I hope she gets well.

Thank you J.

I am merely a spectator in the cheap seats.  Lynn does all the heavy lifting ... every 24 days.  I will say that sharing the space with several of the strongest and bravest Spirits I've ever encountered, is both an honor and a privledge.   Patients and Staff. 

A-Jay 

On 10/21/2019 at 9:47 AM, J Francho said:

That's an awesome report.  Chemo must be exhausting for you both.  I hope she gets well.

My sentiments exactly.  I really hope you and your wife can look at this in the rearview mirror in the near future.

1 minute ago, senile1 said:

My sentiments exactly.  I really hope you and your wife can look at this in the rearview mirror in the near future.

Thank You Sir - 

Unfortunately this deal includes the term incurable.

So we're riding it out. 

A-Jay

Can't wait! 

 

In other news, I beat my PB zander from old father Thames today, and got soaked in torrential rain. LOL

 

 

1 hour ago, 12poundbass said:

Good to hear. I was starting to worry.

No Worries . . 

A-Jay