Finally got a chance to get out with Dad this past weekend. His first time since his throat surgery.

Got out mid-morning. Water was very high with temps 52-53.

Hit the spawning flats with a rage lizard and got a bunch but 12-15". Moved in a bit shallower and tied on an Eeliminator.

About 10 casts later, wham this girl hit.

21". 5 1/2 lb.

After a couple nicer ones, this girl bit.

19.5" 4.4 lb.

For reasons only god can understand, Dad wanted to go in and watch the Cubs so I dropped him off and went back out.

Hit the same area and about 30 minutes later got this one.

20" 5.2 lb.

Called it a night after a couple more 15 inchers. Next morning, temps dropped to 49 overnight but I went back to the same areas and nada. I decided to call it quits right before this one hit.

Just over 20". 5.0 lb.

Not a bad day and a half and watching the old man catch a few was the highlight.

It still hurts missing the Pickwick trip but this took a little of the sting away.

Great fish + spending time with your dad = WIN! Grats on the catch.

Wayda fish it up good!  I'm glad to hear pops was able to make it out, too bad the Cubbies threw your dad off though.  Have you really sat him down and talked with him about this? ;D

That's a great Day CWB....Your Dad's OK and obviously, so is the fishing  ;D 

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Good for you.  I'm taking my dad out with me Friday.  He loves fishing but not a big bass fisherman.  I wish he'd go more often but spending time with him is great.

Wayda fish it up good! I'm glad to hear pops was able to make it out, too bad the Cubbies threw your dad off though. Have you really sat him down and talked with him about this? ;D

I think his blood is Cubbie blue. Can't talk sense into some people. When you coming down? Still good for Madison? Might have to be fall for me. Wife is having surgery in July.

Wayda fish it up good! I'm glad to hear pops was able to make it out, too bad the Cubbies threw your dad off though. Have you really sat him down and talked with him about this? ;D

I think his blood is Cubbie blue. Can't talk sense into some people. When you coming down? Still good for Madison? Might have to be fall for me. Wife is having surgery in July.

I have the same problem with my mom's husband, only his blood is Brew Crew Blue.  They lose, he shakes his head and then he does it all over again the next day. ;D  I sent some info to Koop and waitin' to hear back.  BTW, either Kelley comes up or we go down.......I'll pm ya later.

Very nice. There's some good stuff going on around. Thanks for sharing.