tahoe2

I find bass fishing therapeutic, being on the lake, watching others land a trout while I hook into a nice bass is a beautiful thing. Trout just seem so docile compared to the ferocity of a bass. Even the little ones think they're Big!! That's why I Love Bass fishing.

The lake is really quite nice and well kept, but full time residency is limited. Out of 50 lake-front lots, only 12 are allowed full time. it's really a weekend get-away and the fishing pressure is high, stocked with trout 3 times a year due to the volume of fishing. Don't know how the bass got in, but glad they did. Two resident otters have killed several bass in the 5#-6# class over the last year, efforts are being made to trap and relocate them. But still a decent fishery, can't wait to go back.

Out Kayaking yesterday for the first time, at a friends private lake ( only 200-300 acres), overcast and drizzling all day, first bite around 7:30am, a solid 2 lbs, on a 3/8oz chartreuse/white, dbl willow after an hour in, then nothing, left the water around 9am. Not much structure to choose from the occasional dock or small tree, fishing 2-6 ft of semi-stained water. Deeper water had high grass and some pads here and there, but nothing to sink teeth into. Grabbed a bite to eat and went back out around 10:30; right out of the gate another 2 lb fish on a 3/8oz black/blue, dbl colorado, 3 more fish off downed trees and docks, in the next hour, all less than a pound. Was having a great time until the wind picked up and blew me all over creation, and sent my spinnerbait flying into an overhanging Cedar tree; out of reach to recover. Still what I would call a good day, woke up and my shoulders hurt from paddling, but it's a good hurt !! Just thought I'd share ! NO pics I was worried I would drop my phone in the lake, gotta get a "go-pro"

Thanks for all the "warm welcomes" I really appreciate it. I live in western Washington and seldom see bass over 4 lbs. I currently run 14# -15# test on my jig and worming rigs and 10# - 12# test on my spinnerbait / cranking rigs (all 6 are baitcasters). I run 8# test on my finesse rigs (2 spinning), I have never used anything but "mono" on everything, so I just wondering about braids.

55 years young and just returned to fishing after a 7-8 year hiatus (doing a lot of big game hunting) love to bass fish, as well as trout, steelhead , and salmon. but bass fishing is my passion. One of my 17 year old Quantum baitcasters bit the dust, so I went out to buy a new one. Holy cow !! prices have skyrocketed, but the level of quality of manufacturing has improved, so good trade-off I suppose. So I picked up an Abu Garcia - Pro Max 3, and a Black Max 3. I'm a working man (not rich) so bargain reels will have to do. Any way wanted to know about braided lines. Will they benefit and are they worth the expense? Thanks to all who participate.