Got on the board this evening. Spent the day spooling all my setups, tinkering on a transom saver, and putting my new LiTime lithiums and charger in the boat, among other odds and ends. Finally got to go shore bang around 6:30. Two whacks on a jig. Hooked and landed both which went a respectable 4-4 and 4-13. Only fished an hour but better days are ahead. Hope to have the boat out next weekend. Just need to feel healthy and remove and grease a bearing

Awesome man! How long has the ice been out for you?

I think it went like Thursday. I haven’t had the energy to night fish lately but I know it’s on fire at night right now. My buddy fished a tourney this weekend and had second place with 26lbs for 5 fish. They’re chewin!

3 hours ago, Swimbaitstud said:

My buddy fished a tourney this weekend and had second place with 26lbs for 5 fish.

That settles it. I'm moving to Maine. The lake Baccarac of the north.

5 hours ago, Swimbaitstud said:

I think it went like Thursday. I haven’t had the energy to night fish lately but I know it’s on fire at night right now. My buddy fished a tourney this weekend and had second place with 26lbs for 5 fish. They’re chewin!

2nd place with 26lbs! 😮 Can't wait till I can head north!

I caught a couple four-pounders my first time out, but was skunked the second time from the same spot on the shore. They had moseyed. I'm about to launch for the first time, so I can go find 'em!

I fished two days last weekend. I didn't land a bass over 1 pound. My best five for two days was around 4 pounds. I have bass fished 4 days this year and have yet to land a bass over 1.5 pounds. I may have to move north of the border, if I want to catch a bigger bass. The Bait Monkey blames my lack of success on my gear. That is kind of him not to mention my lack of skill, but I'm not going to buy the expensive swimbaits he wants, or all the finesse gear he thinks would help. I have enough tackle to do the job. I will blame my lack of success on the moon and keep trying.

Great way to kick off your year!