Latest Catch Pics Thread

[Swamp Girl]

Way to go, @The Bassman, @thediscochef, and @Cbump!

 

[The Bassman]

2 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Show off - now you’re just rubbing it in ? This might be a banner year over there.

 

I’ve only seen one good fish this year from my little lakes. Starting to wonder about them. One has almost gone dead, while a couple numbers lakes have only produced small fish. Might be a tough year over here  Our lack of good drains is really starting to show itself. Maybe once things warm up it’ll change - at least, I sure hope so.

I'm getting these good ones handed to me because these drains, what you used to refer to as a "sucker shot".  What you said about a lake going dead got my attention. A lot of the ponds I've done very well in years past are pretty much totally unproductive now. And it doesn't happen over several years. Things can change in a matter of months. Creates lots of questions as to why. I'd be interested in other guys experiences.

[Team9nine]

10 minutes ago, The Bassman said:

I'm getting these good ones handed to me because these drains, what you used to refer to as a "sucker shot".  What you said about a lake going dead got my attention. A lot of the ponds I've done very well in years past are pretty much totally unproductive now. And it doesn't happen over several years. Things can change in a matter of months. Creates lots of questions as to why. I'd be interested in other guys experiences.

One of my better quality fish ponds has only produced a single bass this year. I’ve almost stopped going to it until things warm up, hoping they pick up. The pond where I caught the 8 at a couple years back has only given up a couple fish all winter. My largest one which is usually a good mix has only been numbers this year. Got my first decent fish out of it today (3 lb.) - has me worried. I’m on a downswing over here. None have good drains, so heavy rains don’t help other than staining the water.

[Team9nine]

A little more sun; a little more warmth; but less wind, and the water is continuing to clear each day. Still managed 35 this afternoon with a couple better fish in the mix (a pair of 3 lb. fish today), but might have to change things up shortly…or not - lol. More clouds and strong winds in the forecast for tomorrow, plus Friday severe storm potential.

 

 

 

[galyonj]

8 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Still managed 35 this afternoon with a couple better fish in the mix (a pair of 3 lb. fish today), but might have to change things up shortly…or not - lol.

 

So you're fishing pressure.

 

Huh, I thought you'd be older.

[Team9nine]

52 minutes ago, galyonj said:

 

So you're fishing pressure.

 

Huh, I thought you'd be older.

 

I am old  How much older were you expecting? Lol. I can post a photo of my AARP member card 

 

"You're fishing pressure?" Lost me there - See, I'm old and slow 

[PhishLI]

On the way home from work my wife decided to not keep things simple and had our local pizza joint concoct her something not on the menu. Instead of twiddling my thumbs in the parking lot for an extra half hour waiting for this obnoxious culinary specialty to be done, I hit a local pond on the side of the road. I tore a hole in the azz of my jeans earlier in the day, so I tied on a NED and did my best @Team9nine impression. It worked!

 

 

 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

3 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

On the way home from work my wife decided to not keep things simple and had our local pizza joint concoct her something not on the menu. Instead of twiddling my thumbs in the parking lot for an extra half hour waiting for this obnoxious culinary specialty to be done, I hit a local pond on the side of the road. I tore a hole in the azz of my jeans earlier in the day, so I tied on a NED and did my best @Team9nine impression. It worked!

 

 

 

Pretty and healthy!   Nice one!

[gim]

2 minutes ago, PhishLI said:

I tore a hole in the azz of my jeans earlier in the day, so I tied on a NED and did my best @Team9nine impression

Unfreaking real. Holey jeans in the rear and catching fish in a pond. Please do not post photos of these holes in your jeans like @Team9nine does.

[PhishLI]

Just now, gimruis said:

Unfreaking real. Holey jeans in the rear and catching fish in a pond. Please do not post photos of these holes in your jeans like @Team9nine does.

I wasn't freeballin', bro. No women or children were horrified during the making of this...

[FryDog62]

Trolling DT14 at 2.2 mph in 77 degree water - caught a couple 5 lb largemouth, 13.75 inch crappie and a Peacock bass to boot! 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

19 minutes ago, FryDog62 said:

Trolling DT14 at 2.2 mph in 77 degree water - caught a couple 5 lb largemouth, 13.75 inch crappie and a Peacock bass to boot! 

Nice ones, trolling for Bass is a lost art, a misunderstood skill I've found.   

[FryDog62]

11 hours ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Nice ones, trolling for Bass is a lost art, a misunderstood skill I've found.   

I agree, when everyone beats the bank over and over on the same lake with poor results, time to try something different. I usually find with speed trolling out a little deeper that I catch less fish but the ones that hit are a bit bigger and more aggressive.  Fun to break it up once in a while…

[Blue Raider Bob]

18 hours ago, The Bassman said:

Got my biggest one in almost two years this afternoon, 6.82#. Caught her in front of a submerged drain on a Z-Man TicklerZ that's been catching fish since last fall. Can't wear it out. Also caught several others on it and lipless crankbait.

What color TicklerZ? That is my go-to! I use The Deal or Smelt most of the time but the Laguna Shrimp works as well, especially in stained water.

[JWall14]

Thought I send these in as they’re pretty cool pics in my opinion. First BFL of the year on Dale Hollow a week ago! Tough day but managed 2 decent ones for 31st out of 170ish.

Also won the first Club derb of the year with 14lbs on a clear water lake in northern Indiana. Partner caught the 5.3lb kicker and got my new favorite fishing pic! Great last two weeks all around! I’ll try to keep active but between school and running two tournament trails haven’t had a lot of time

[AlabamaSpothunter]

7 minutes ago, JWall14 said:

Thought I send these in as they’re pretty cool pics in my opinion. First BFL of the year on Dale Hollow a week ago! Tough day but managed 2 decent ones for 31st out of 170ish.

Also won the first Club derb of the year with 14lbs on a clear water lake in northern Indiana. Partner caught the 5.3lb kicker and got my new favorite fishing pic! Great last two weeks all around! I’ll try to keep active but between school and running two tournament trails haven’t had a lot of time

Awesome, keep chasing those dreams!   

[The Bassman]

1 hour ago, Blue Raider Bob said:

What color TicklerZ? That is my go-to! I use The Deal or Smelt most of the time but the Laguna Shrimp works as well, especially in stained water.

Coppertreuse. The one I've been using is mottled with very little chartreuse. Color doesn't seem to make much difference to me. Just can't get this one to wear out and move on to a different one. It's caught dozens over the winter and now spring.

[Blue Raider Bob]

3 hours ago, The Bassman said:

Coppertreuse. The one I've been using is mottled with very little chartreuse. Color doesn't seem to make much difference to me. Just can't get this one to wear out and move on to a different one. It's caught dozens over the winter and now spring.

Coppertreuse works for me too! The only way I switch colors usually is to hang up and break off, which is frequent in the currents of the big rivers. Otherwise I would use the same TicklerZ all year. They are indestructible. They way outlast the point of the jig.

[thediscochef]

3 minutes ago, Blue Raider Bob said:

Coppertreuse works for me too! The only way I switch colors usually is to hang up and break off, which is frequent in the currents of the big rivers. Otherwise I would use the same TicklerZ all year. They are indestructible. They way outlast the point of the jig.

I read somewhere that Ned's favorite color is coppertreuse, I tend to agree. it just works

[Swamp Girl]

Curse you, BassMan and Bob, who serve the bait monkey! Now I just placed an order for TicklerZ's in coppertreuse. 

 

 

 

 

[Blue Raider Bob]

21 minutes ago, ol'crickety said:

Curse you, BassMan and Bob, who serve the bait monkey! Now I just placed an order for TicklerZ's in coppertreuse. 

 

 

 

 

Katie while coopertreuse certainly has worked for me, my favorite is Smelt. It looks like a stupid little minnow that is begging to be crushed. Like I stated in a earlier post, this is what works best for me.

Clear and good visibility, Smelt and the Deal.

Slight stain or just a little muddy with some visibility, Laguna Shrimp. Although I have caught them with the Coppertreues in both water conditions. On thing about the Zman is the baits do not wear out. Your thumb skin will wear out before a TicklerZ. I like them better than the TRD because they are a little longer, and they have little squid tails. I do use a larger TRD sometimes and Bass crash them as well. However, if I had one to choose from and ONLY one...it would be the TicklerZ in Smelt.

[Bluebasser86]

6 hours ago, The Bassman said:

Coppertreuse. The one I've been using is mottled with very little chartreuse. Color doesn't seem to make much difference to me. Just can't get this one to wear out and move on to a different one. It's caught dozens over the winter and now spring.

I've gone to the Hot Snakes color. I really like Coppertreuse but it seemed I was getting some that were almost half chartreuse and just more gaudy than I wanted. The Hot Snakes is a more natural green color with green pumpkin. It's been my #1 color for close to a year now I'd guess. 

[GreenPig]

Caught 9 Spots today. The biggest a 3.30 hit a 12" Ol Mag Monster and the others bit the TRD on the Flatlands Wobblehead. Water temp is 63.5 and climbing but the lake's colored up from the recent storms

[Team9nine]

Got the clouds and the wind I thought I wanted, but the bass weren’t overly excited for some reason with the conditions - maybe too much wind (30-40 mph gusts). Still managed 15 with a little work, and the thumb officially needs a Band-aid before the next trip, so I can’t complain ?

 

[thediscochef]

Not much to write home about today but a nice few fish in some different spots. Tough wind conditions from the bank spots I could get to, would probably make some different location choices. Still, catching never gets old.