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[thediscochef]

Just the one today but she had a mouth on her ?

[HaydenS]

1 minute ago, thediscochef said:

Just the one today but she had a mouth on her ?

Lipstick!!

[Bluebasser86]

Finally had a good day on the water this winter at the power plant. Haven't been able to get bit on a jerkbait or crankbait yet so course today that's what I caught almost all of them on. Had a 4 that was just over 17" on a 6th Sense Provoke. 

Then I got a 5.13 on a Stike King HC 1.5 flat sided crank. Not sure if this fish swatted at it or what but it was hooked back by the tail by the time I landed it ?‍♂️

Got one a little over 3.30 on the Provoke 

Then it was several smaller fish on a DT6 and the Provoke, one being another nearly 3lb fish on the Provoke. 

Switched colors on the Strike King crank and ran back through the same spot and stuck an even bigger one, this one went 6.15 but was only maybe 20"

That put me a little over 21lbs for my biggest 5 on the day. 20lbs is my benchmark for a really good day so I was happy and it wasn't even noon. Ran to the cold water and found one in some 38* water on a Ned.

Decided to head for the house after that because the lake was getting too crowded for my liking. 

[A-Jay]

52 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice Bass ~ 

Congrats

btw - nobody likes you Mr Hot Lake

j/k

A-Jay

[Bluebasser86]

38 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Nice Bass ~ 

Congrats

btw - nobody likes you Mr Hot Lake

j/k

A-Jay

I almost went catfishing instead because it was supposed to be so nice. The lake was packed when I left but I caught them early before it got too busy and went home ?

[roadwarrior]

January doesn't suck!

 

[A-Jay]

4 minutes ago, Bluebasser86 said:

I almost went catfishing instead because it was supposed to be so nice. The lake was packed when I left but I caught them early before it got too busy and went home ?

That's the way to do it.

I've always wondered if that hot water deal would work on a brown bass lake. 

A-Jay

[Bluebasser86]

29 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

That's the way to do it.

I've always wondered if that hot water deal would work on a brown bass lake. 

A-Jay

The other one I fish is predominantly smallmouth, but they don't seem to gather or become as active in the hot water as the largemouth do.

[NorcalBassin]

Sure wish we'd get some more rain/snow, but I have to admit this run of mid-60's sunny days and 53* water has me itching for spring fishing even though its still a couple months away. Fish might be a little confused as well... can't remember the last time I caught so many quality LM in <10ft in January. Winter is usually all about the spots but today was 50/50 with nearly every fish in the 15-17" slot.

 

Wacky up shallow

 

Twinning

 

They were also digging that Northern Secret jr+

 

30 fow on a drop shot for this fella

 

Pops on a wacky

 

[thediscochef]

Best day of the week so far. Still dreaming about spring. A nice 3.25 LMB and a good 2lb spot punctuated things today. I lost two very heavy fish for one reason or another, not exactly sure what species. One was taking drag like a fiend and made me quite nervous about the 12lb leader I had on. Easily the heaviest feeling fish I've hooked into at that spot and it's not close.

 

 

[N Florida Mike]

I was practicing a little skipping under my nieghbors dock across the canal from me, and the fluke skipped up and got hung on his chair. So I went over to get it and thought, what the heck , as long as Im out I might as well fish a little. So I went down the lake a little ways, and got this one on the fall into the front edge of a laydown with a stiff breeze blowing into it. 19 inch fish. A watermelon seed fluke is my favorite bait here… And yes, it’s short sleeve weather here again. Im off this friday so hoping I can get out again…

[roadwarrior]

 

 

                                   

[LrgmouthShad]

15 hours ago, N Florida Mike said:

I was practicing a little skipping under my nieghbors dock across the canal from me, and the fluke skipped up and got hung on his chair. So I went over to get it and thought, what the heck , as long as Im out I might as well fish a little. So I went down the lake a little ways, and got this one on the fall into the front edge of a laydown with a stiff breeze blowing into it. 19 inch fish. A watermelon seed fluke is my favorite bait here… And yes, it’s short sleeve weather here again. Im off this friday so hoping I can get out again…

Nice bass!

[Aaron_H]

Not a very healthy looking fish, but got my PB jerkbait fish late in the evening yesterday with this 4lb 8oz one. Very long, but very skinny. She came up a few times and shook her head out of the water and I thought she was going to be much bigger, a little disappointing when I saw how skinny she was since she was pushing 21-22".

[N Florida Mike]

Fished this afternoon and got 12. Most were on the speed worm, and a few on yum dingers. They were not wanting flukes which is kind of strange. Nothing on a spinnerbait.

Biggest fish was 18 inch. Perfect weather, but the bite was kind of slow. 

[TnRiver46]

4 minutes ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Another good day after a freeze in The Woodlands Texas. I just can't understand the bite. I'm throwing the entire tacklebox at them (finesse jigs, Spro Little John red craw pattern, Vision 110, Slow rolled swim jig, Z Man TRD Craw with a Bulletz Jighead). After today, I'm a firm believer in spinning gear!!! I landed fish exclusively on a  Zoom Finesse Worm on a shakyhead using light tackle spinning rod 10lb braid. Sometimes fish just want what they want. Tomorrow I will stick to the finesse worm, but I've got a OG Tiny 4 in yellow craw and a Chick Magnet in green gizzard shad,a Z Man Crosseyes Weedless Chatterbait, weighless Senko and a Hyperjerk 70. These should be better suited for this area! Still can't believe a finesse worm  is all these stubborn fish want. 

Finesse worm is about all they ever want, and it’s about all I ever throw 

[lunkerboss923]

1 minute ago, TnRiver46 said:

Finesse worm is about all they ever want, and it’s about all I ever throw 

Can't beat the Zoom Finesse Worm in cold water. This thing is incredible, almost better in some cases than it's big brother the Trick Worm. I used an 1/8oz shakyhead and it's perfect for a Medium Fast 7'0 spinning rod with a 2500 reel. I recommend straight braid. You feel the bite better. I had my medium light with a Fluoro leader and it desensitized the feel. I will use straight braid exclusively from now on. Not a strong believer in the Tactical Bassin approach, leaders are a gimmick to me and it feels like, just another way to waste money.

[TnRiver46]

1 minute ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Can't beat the Zoom Finesse Worm in cold water. This thing is incredible, almost better in some cases than it's big brother the Trick Worm. I used an 1/8oz shakyhead and it's perfect for a Medium Fast 7'0 spinning rod with a 2500 reel. I recommend straight braid. You feel the bite better. I had my medium light with a Fluoro leader and it desensitized the feel. I will use straight braid exclusively from now on. Not a strong believer in the Tactical Bassin approach, leaders are a gimmick to me and it feels like, just another way to waste money.

I use them year round! Almost always on 1/8 oz ball head. Of all the lures in the world, that one will get bit if you need a bite 

[lunkerboss923]

3 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

I use them year round! Almost always on 1/8 oz ball head. Of all the lures in the world, that one will get bit if you need a bite 

I was always a believer in the Ned Rig. When everything else isn't working, pull out a Ned Rig. Neds are great don't get me wrong, but the Zoom Finesse worm is the key for finicky bass. I keep it real simple green pumpkin or a variation of it with that 1/8oz shakyhead. In the summer, I have traditionally fished black or pink Trick Worms on a heavier hook in 1/4oz. 

[thediscochef]

2 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Another good day after a freeze in The Woodlands Texas. I just can't understand the bite. I'm throwing the entire tacklebox at them (finesse jigs, Spro Little John red craw pattern, Vision 110, Slow rolled swim jig, Z Man TRD Craw with a Bulletz Jighead). After today, I'm a firm believer in spinning gear!!! I landed fish exclusively on a  Zoom Finesse Worm on a shakyhead using light tackle spinning rod 10lb braid. Sometimes fish just want what they want. Tomorrow I will stick to the finesse worm, but I've got a OG Tiny 4 in yellow craw and a Chick Magnet in green gizzard shad,a Z Man Crosseyes Weedless Chatterbait, weighless Senko and a Hyperjerk 70. These should be better suited for this area! Still can't believe a finesse worm  is all these stubborn fish want. 

Where you off to? Livingston?

[lunkerboss923]

8 hours ago, thediscochef said:

Where you off to? Livingston?

I fish the public parks around The Woodlands. Somewhat have an idea game plan for them, but the winter bite has been tough. 

[BrianMDTX]

5 hours ago, lunkerboss923 said:

I fish the public parks around The Woodlands. Somewhat have an idea game plan for them, but the winter bite has been tough. 

You aren’t kidding. You must fish some of the same ponds I do. I haven’t been out in two weeks or so and end of December and 1/2 of January was a bust due to COVID. Haven’t caught a bass since late November. 

[TnRiver46]

1 minute ago, BrianMDTX said:

You aren’t kidding. You must fish some of the same ponds I do. I haven’t been out in two weeks or so and end of December and 1/2 of January was a bust due to COVID. Haven’t caught a bass since late November. 

That reminds me, are you feeling back to 100% buddy? 

[lunkerboss923]

11 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

You aren’t kidding. You must fish some of the same ponds I do. I haven’t been out in two weeks or so and end of December and 1/2 of January was a bust due to COVID. Haven’t caught a bass since late November. 

Try a finesse worm on a 1/8oz shakyhead 

[BrianMDTX]

19 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

That reminds me, are you feeling back to 100% buddy? 

I’d say 95%. I still get a little fatigued and I think I have some brain fog at times, but compared to the alternatives I have zero complaints! Thanks for asking! 

10 minutes ago, lunkerboss923 said:

Try a finesse worm on a 1/8oz shakyhead 

Rats. I have Tricks and Mag 2’s but no Finesse worms. I hear the BM howling! 
 

Do your shakyheads get fouled a lot on algae and leaves? The ponds I’ve fished in TW don’t have a ton of grasses. It’s the stuff on the bottom that gets me at times. Especially Ned rigs.