After six weeks,I finally got my boat back and started breaking in my new lower unit.Took a nice slow cruise a few miles south until I couldn't stand it no longer.Whipped her into a deep bay,lined up and went to slingin'.

Now I had been on the phone with a couple of buddies,my tourney partner,who took a zero today and Bud who was telling me how tough it was.There wasn't a cloud in the sky.High pressure moved in a day or two ago.

I was on some structure that doesn't let me down much this time of year.It didn't take long to see what the guys were talkin' about.I was throwing a small jig with a Tiny Paca Chunk for a trailer.I had several fish suck it up and spit it out almost immediatly.There was hardly any indication of a bite.It would just feel like I was hung up on some of the grass that lined the edge of the hump I was fishing,a light bump ,then a big "swing and a miss"!

After this happened a good fifteen times and I set the hook on some grass,I lifted up my rod,swung the little jig that had landed me several quality fish in the past,and bit it off.It was time to make an adjustment.It was getting dark and a goal had done been set,"you better catch one,Jonesy Boy,or you ain't no lousey good",I told myself.Okay the fish are relating to the bottom but they're finicky.Get rid of the bulky profile,lighten up the action,and get rid of the chartuese dip.I went straight for my tube baits,broke out a Pro Slider jighead to rig it up weedless,helping it slide through the grass cleaner.

By now the sun was setting on me.But enough time for a few more cast.This time instead of bringing my rod up to a twelve o'clock,I started dragging the tube with a slow,side sweeping motion,yet keeping my rod out in front of me.I had my hammer cocked,inspecting my line especially when it came to a slight slack on the pause.It only took about three cast and I had a volunteer!Like a cat sneaking up on it's prey,I pounced and we had contact!The line quickly elevated and with a blast a three pounder come exploding to the top of the water!After a couple jumps and a tail walking that made my day,I lipped her,popped the hook out,and sent her on her way.My job was done.As I pulled up the trolling motor,I informed the fish I would be back in the morning and then we could play some more.

For the last few years that would have been a bad day even though I was only out for a couple hours.Today was the first day out in a long time and it felt great to get out on the water.I guess I will see tomorrow how well I got em' figured out.

CJ

 I know you're glad to finally get your boat back ;)and hats off to a really good job of figureing out what the fish wanted ...

                                As Ever,

                                 skillet

Great job! Those bluebird sky days are often tough.  

Atta boy!

See you soon.

Chris, glad to hear you're back up and running!  Just keep her running now ;D........no more shallow points with stumps and rocks...

remember, I've got it booby trapped down this way......better stay up north and leave the "Bloody" fish alone......... ....just kiddin........

Heard one of the big boys in one of the tourneys yesterday found one.........made a nasty, nasty sound.................

Cocked, Locked, & Ready to Rock  8-)

Kick Some Bass today  

Well I just made it back in.Didn't tear em' up like I wan't to but still had a little fun.The fish just ain't in the mood.After an hour of gettin' short struck with only a couple to show for it,I decided to go find some fish that were a little more "in the mood".I ended up somewhere I don't go often but you gotta do what you gotta do.I found some decent size schoolers working the bait up in the shallows right on top of the grass.Broke out a toad and had some pretty exciting topwater action but it only lasted for a few minutes.I caught one more 3-3 1/2 lber.Still can't get a lock on the bigguns'.The wind kept me off some spots I really been needing to hit.Won't be long and I'll catch some that are picture worthy.

Dink,I'll shoot you a PM.

Deb,I'm coming down to Blood to look for a teal bass boat!I'm gettin' frustrated with all the grass up here.

Thanks for the replies everbody! CJ

Deb,I'm coming down to Blood to look for a teal bass boat!I'm gettin' frustrated with all the grass up here.

Thanks for the replies everbody! CJ

Remember....it can get dangerous down here.......

You can look but you may not can find...... .......I'm soon to go on vacation.... ................you can have em, for a little while............. ;D

then move over, I'll be back in time for the fall bite........

I'm just playin' Deb!The wind will blow the grass away soon enough.

Have fun on your vacation! CJ

Welcome back

Poor me.

Your six weeks has ended but mine has just started.

Anyway at least I don't have to worry about

breaking in my new lower unit.

Mines just fine thank you.  

Hey CJ

Glad you back up and running.  Yesterday with over 350 boats was ruff.   Every time you pulled up on a spot their was someone already their.  I threw everything but the tagle box and just found a few keepers.  

I have some good maps of Blood.  My spies tell me that Teal boat is slacking up   ;D ;D ;D

breaking in my new lower unit.

Mines just fine thank you.

And your trim? ;D Just playin' Avid.Hope your rehab goes good.

Bud,I think I'm gonna go where you and me talked about.

Hey CJ

Glad you back up and running. Yesterday with over 350 boats was ruff. Every time you pulled up on a spot their was someone already their. I threw everything but the tagle box and just found a few keepers.

I have some good maps of Blood.  My spies tell me that Teal boat is slacking up   ;D ;D ;D

Teal boat......slackin up.......... :-/......alas........the spies are correct  ........of course if it were out there more..........story MIGHT be different ...... :