got out to one of my favorite lakes a little after lunch today.  was an absolutely gorgeous day here too.  slightly overcast with the perfect breeze blowing.  water temps are back down in the low 80's now and that seems to have some good fish on the feed.  caught several quality fish, one of which i am absolutely sure was one of t-rig's swiss bass that has somehow migrated to tn.  man that thing was fat! ;D  the action was mostly on big plastics today.  found several good areas, but one that seemed especially hot.  after working it over pretty good, i left and caught a few elsewhere, giving 'em a chance to regroup.  came back to the hot spot about 2 hours before dark and commenced to catching 'em again with a 12" t-rigged worm.   made a cast to a grass patch i had found in about 6 ft. of water and THUMP!!!  she bit with some authority.  i was pretty sure she was a good 'un just by the way she hit.  any doubt was erased when i dropped the hammer hard with the loomis and still barely budged her.  i was tickled to death when she jumped and showed what a nice one she really was.  she was extremely strong and really put up a great fight too.  8-6 on the digi.  a quick pic and she was back in the drink to be caught again.  after a few more the bite shut off and i left the lake a happy man.  hope y'all are catchin' some too.      

wow good stuff as always paul  :

you won't let me have my moment will ya?  answer my bass imediately! :-?

haha good job paul nice bass

That's a biggun'!

Way to go Paul! You give hope to us that don't live in Cali, Texas, or Florida!  

Chris

Beautiful fish. Gonna try my luck tomm. morn.

Another awesome catch and post Paul.  I was expecting to see a tailless bluegill swimbait hanging from her lip though .  I took Catts advice and ordered some Gene Larew (sp) 12" worms which arrived yesterday.  I can't wait to get out and try'em.  You are definately the Tennessee Bass King....

Great fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As usual.... Great fish and report Paul.  ;D

What a great fish, Paul!!! You have some awesome places to fish.

Great looking fish!!!!!

WTG as Always!!!!!

Paul, thats one nice hawg you got there.    Man I need to come down to TN and fish with you so I can catch a hawg like that.  I am still trying to break 7lbs this year.

Wow....you are amazing.

thats just great paul!

i want an 8lber + soooo much! you just make it look so easy  : ;D

You da MAN, my friend!!!

            As Ever,

             skillet

WOW!  Nice fish.

That sure is a pig. Nice coloring too Paul. Congrats on the catch and on you're having fun out there.

Good Job, and nice looking fish, I can't wait to return home to hit up those tenessee waters again.