First bass of 2016!

[Evan K]

Went out today to a local, medium sized lake (150 acres) not expecting to catch anything but anxious to try out some new gear. Was delighted to hook up with two LMB in the two hours I was out there. They were both about 12" long, probably a pound and change or so. Dinks, I know, but I haven't been able to be out on the water since early December, so I was pretty pleased. Plus, I think they are my first ever winter bass- never was dedicated enough or tried hard enough before.  The water temp here was probably about 36-38 or so- the coves were still iced over and there was ice along the shore.

First one I caught on the Cabin Creek Spider jig, in about 16 ft of water I'd guess (didn't have my Deeper with me). Jigging it off a rocky bottom. Caught the second one (pictured) on a 1/4 oz. green pumpkin swim jig, I don't remember the brand. No trailer.

 

[Darren.]

Happy bass, happy angler!

[Bankbeater]

Good going!

[Evan K]

12 hours ago, Bankbeater said:

Good going!

Thanks! Went out today at lunch break on the small (7 acres) pond near where I work, and pulled out a tiny 8" and a fat 2 lb LMB. Super excited! Caught them both on a chrome Strike King Rage Blade Blaster, jigged slowly off the bottom.