Catch 22 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I was surprised to see the diverse depths where fish were caught.. I didn`t get a good look at Ashley`s home made lure but I think it had to be similar to the age old Mepps spinner with the plastic minnow. Look for his lure on the market soon.. I was thinking that anglers should use rods with larger eyes to overcome the ice problems. At least one I saw was doing that. Great T ,I really enjoyed it. C22
Super User scaleface Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 I would have liked to have been on the boat with Takahiro . His method of catching fish got my attention .
Super User Oregon Native Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Was a great classic with good coverage. As far as depths...been fishing that deep since Dec....works
Super User A-Jay Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Not so much a lesson learned this year, but more of an appreciation for what was accomplished in the past. More than any other Bassmaster Classic champion, Bryan Kerchal's win created a legacy in the sport. As the only true amateur ever to win the sport's biggest prize, fellow B.A.S.S. Federation Nation anglers rallied around the young angler like never before, and his modesty captured the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of bass anglers around the world. Tragically, Bryan was killed in plane crash just five months after his victory. A-Jay 4
MassBass Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Looking forward to my magazine with write ups on all the top patterns. What was takahiro doing?
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 What Did You Learn From The Classic It really helps to have accurate waypoints to locate brush piles you have hidden. The fact that this is specifically allowed by rule has been noted. It still just doesn't seem like this is right, especially on your "home lake". On the otherhand, anglers take note! Instead of complaining about the weather, start collecting things to build yourself a few piles on your favorite lake. 7
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 What Did You Learn From The Classic It really helps to have accurate waypoints to locate brush piles you have hidden. Is that a suggestion of an impropriety?
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted February 23, 2015 BassResource.com Administrator Posted February 23, 2015 Yet another frigid February Classic that underscores the need to move it back to summer! 7
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 No. As I specifically noted, the rules address the issue and the practice is allowed. However, rules change over time and maybe this one should be discussed and reconsidered. 4
Djf3864 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I learned that they are on the right track with the coverage but they need to get it on tv rather than just online. 1
jjconnaire Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Yea I dont get how sinking over 80 brush piles and having their waypoints is legal. I understand it being his home lake and he is going to have some places just by the nature of it but it seems kind of sketchy to me. What is kinda scary is that the other pros that were trailing him were on his tail without them have 80 brush piles waypointed.
Super User J Francho Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 We already have a thread on the brush piles… stay on topic please. 1
basscatcher8 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 The lure he was using is already on the market. Was just a Horse head underspin jig from the Do-It road runner mold. His dad just upgraded the hook and swivel when he poured em.
Lasher Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I learned that good sacks of fish can be caught during very cold temperatures. And fishing slow is very important this time a year. Did you see how slow Casey was cranking that fish head spin?
Super User scaleface Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Looking forward to my magazine with write ups on all the top patterns. What was takahiro doing? When I saw him , he was vertically jigging a dropshot about fifty foot deep and watching the bass and his lure on a depth finder. I just thought that was cool and wish the camera would have stayed on the depth finder longer .
HardcoreBassin Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I was really surprised at the difference in depth that all of the anglers were catching in. It seemed like everyone was all over the board. Some guys fishing really shallow with jerkbaits and cranks, others fishing really deep with jigs and spoons. I was VERY surprised that I didn't see any drop shots until later in day 2.
Super User Felix77 Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 I watched every minute of the live broadcast. I honestly learned a lot BUT it's all over the place ... Casey - Home field advantage and a lot of prep work goes a long way. He fished within the rules and his preparation was rewarded with a Classic title. Tak - Fished way outside his comfort zone and kept with it regardless how much he "hates drop shotting". His commitment to something which was outside of his comfort zone is impressive. Ike - Had a solid plan ... worked it to death. Just didn't get the big ones to take him to the title. Howell - Stuck to what he was confident in and again died doing it. Maybe he should have changed up but his dedication to his confidence lure also almost got him a 2nd title. So long story short .... There are numerous ways to catch them on any given day ... it's the ability to adapt and make decisions at the right time which separates one from another. 2
nascar2428 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Here's what I learned from the classic tournament and broadcast. The best fishing happens before and after the broadcast. The majority of brush piles are man made. Boats and trailers freeze together in sub freezing weather. I watched enough dogs jumping in water to last a lifetime. Dreams still come true!! 4
Super User SPEEDBEAD. Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 No. As I specifically noted, the rules address the issue and the practice is allowed. However, rules change over time and maybe this one should be discussed and reconsidered. Oh Kent, come on now. I quoted your original statement. Don't SPECIFICALLY note me please. Amending things after the fact? Man...
Super User *Hootie Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 What Did You Learn From The Classic It really helps to have accurate waypoints to locate brush piles you have hidden. The fact that this is specifically allowed by rule has been noted. It still just doesn't seem like this is right, especially on your "home lake". On the otherhand, anglers take note! Instead of complaining about the weather, start collecting things to build yourself a few piles on your favorite lake. If I got caught doing that on my lake, I would be arrested. Hootie
BaitMonkey1984 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Not to blindly rely upon BassTrak. Not only was Bobby Lane's location weigh off all tournament, his weight was up from what he estimated. I understand it is an estimate, however when he finally weighed in I was shocked by the discrepancy. Made the ending all that more exciting though.
BaitMonkey1984 Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Forgot this- apparently the barren areas of Hartwell hold key fish during the beginning of the pre-spawn. Not sure if anyone else saw the few shots of Casey Ashley's graphs but there was no structure on he majority of the areas he was fishing. Goes against the norm- but likely that was where the herring was holding.
WdyCrankbait Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 I learned I need to slow down jig fishing and longer day light seems to have more to do with it then warmer water. Dean Rojas and Skeet catching those fish the first day in that shallow, MMmm...Never would have guessed it. Maybe that is why I am not a pro. I also learned maybe I need to make a trip to Lake Hartwell. The pros were so effective catching them in so many ways.
5 Dollar Fishing Game Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 1.) Televise it 2.) Make it NOT in winter.
Super User WRB Posted February 23, 2015 Super User Posted February 23, 2015 Weather is a factor to contend with in bass tournaments and makes it interesting. I was very surprised with Bobby Lanes ability to find bass under docks and Hackney didn't! Guarantee you that shallow bass under docks in cold water would have been safe from me finding them. Underspins are a popular cold water bass lure along with tail spins and spoons. It will be interesting to learn what lures caught the bigger bass during this tournament. Tom
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