It was just too nice not to be out on a lake somewhere, so around noon, I packed the gear into

the ride, hooked up the vessel and headed out . The initial plan was to drop shot deep and hope

the local smb population would cooperate. After trying a few spots and a couple of different

baits I had a little something going with a bait I hadn't used before. Mostly keeper fish (none

really photo worthy) but with the bite being so tough recently I was pleased at the success.

The bait was the Berkley Powerbait Beast in the 3" size pumpkin seed color. It makes a

pretty sweet little drop shot bait. The size is right, it glides nicely, it doesn't spin and twist

your line and best of all, the bass took it readily (at least on this day and you know how

that goes).

I had been soaking my bait on the deep side of drops associated with main lake points.

By late afternoon I was getting ready to call it a day. Before I left I decided to sneak inside

a bit and drift one of these baits on the inside of the deep weed-line hoping a few fish had

moved up inside as the day was ending. Well it didn't take very long and I had my answer.

A good "thump", a reeling hookset and the fight was on. I was very lucky that the lmb

(pictured below) headed straight out into deeper water. Along with a few Hail Mary's,

there was a quite a bit of giving and taking and taking and giving of my 6 lb yozuri hybrid.

And that size 1 Owner was looking mighty puny, but managed to stay pinned to her upper lip

and finally lead her like a puppy dog on a leash into my waiting (and shaking a little) net.

That was fun. I would like to do that again, Please.

A-Jay

Nice catch for sure.  Sounds like it was a fun fight as well.

Sounds like quite a trip! I can't wait to get out on the lake this evening. Congrats

WTG, A-jay. She looks real pretty.

nicely done :D

nice healthy looking fish!

nice, good job