OK, how wierd is this? I read Rocknfish9001's post, so I thought I'd give it a go in my canal. I've never caught bass in January before but with this mild weather it was worth a try.

I got my Rapala HJ06 in tennessee shad and started casting, using small jerks and long pauses i started catching bass. Nothing big but they are bass none-the-less.

This is a major lift to my very low spirits. I had a major case of cabin fever and now I'm walking around with a little bounce in my step.

Just thought I'd share.

Falcon

My fishing is on a hold for a second. I got about 3 bites in 4 hours, missed them all. Not very encouraging. But good job on your success. Has it been raining there on the east side?

We have had ALOT of rain here. Our water level is about one foot higher than our normal winter level. We are only a couple inches lower than our summer  level.

The icefishermen are going crazy without ice, but if they can find water access the perch are biting like crazy. My son and grandson came over yesterday and caught about fifty perch in my canal.

I hope your fishing success continues.

Falcon

Keep it up!! Can catch any sitting at home...

Wayne