A friend invited me to go fishing today. It was only 31 degrees when we hit the water, but the bass didn't seem to mind the cold.

We fished for 10 hours and probably boated 40+ fish, the biggest went 3 pounds.

This one went 2 pounds 14 ounces and fell for a watermelon w/red flake Senko at around 9am. It had a hook lodged in it's throat, but it didn't appear to be bothering her so we released her as we found her.

Then at around 5pm, she struck again! Same stupid bass with the same hook in her throat, in the same location, falling for the same stupid bait (this time in red shad), as presented by the same stupid fisherman with the same stupid grin.

Here's a couple more Illinois bass from Thursday. Yes, I realize they all look like the same fish!

No hawgs, but a lot of fun.

looks like you had a great day on the water....congrats!!!!

LOL great job! Just goes to show how great C and R can be! Why keep the bass when you can catch it later?

Keep it up!

ROFL, that's awesome! Amazing just how stupid these incredibly intelligent fish will sometimes be!

LOL! That's one of the funnier things i've heard in a while. It's nice to know, after reading everything about how smart and intelligent these fish are, that in the end we still have the superior brain power. Good job, looks like a good day.

P.S. I fish a small lake on a wildlife refuge here in MO that has a cove that looks almost identical to the one you are standing in front of. Just a weird note.

awesome story - guess that was one hungry frish

Very nice looking fish! congrats!