kenmitch Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 At last I get some decent weather on my day off! I wound up taking the yak out today to test out some new gear and rod holder setup. Was in the low 40's when I got to the lake this AM. The water temp was hovering around 54 or so and I figured I wasn't going to have much luck again. After trying out a lipless crankbait, ned rig, and a Berkley PB bearded shad I figured the bass weren't biting. Whenever I don't think I'll catch anything I'll go into casting and accuracy practice mode and putt around the lake. I'm looking for what'll be good areas once the water temps climbs. If I feel the need to beat the skunk then I'll break out the plastics! Flash forward to 9:25 AM and hundreds of casts later..... 1st bite of the day....She slammed my lipless with a vengeance! When she 1st broke water I was somewhat shocked to say the least! Tipping the scales at 7.02 lbs. In the what's your goals for the year thread one of mine was to beat my PB. My PB of 6 lbs and 2 or 3 ounces (didn't remember exactly) I caught way back in the late 80's or possibly very earls 90's. The other was to put down the lipless and try other offerings for the Bass. I wound up with 3 bites and 3 fish today! 7.02 lb 1.78 lb 2.85 lb After catching my PB I got corralled into the shallower water by a bassboater. I patiently waited and then followed him and caught the 2nd and 3rd fish. I think he was one of those finesse fisherman I hear about? Not exactly sure what he was throwing but he didn't catch anything. I didn't think I'd catch my PB this early in the year. It's looking like I'll have a shot at multiple PB's this year! 22 Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted February 26, 2019 Super User Posted February 26, 2019 Congratulations to your new personal best bass. Quote
Chowderhead Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Very nice! Great way to start the year. Congrats Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted February 26, 2019 Super User Posted February 26, 2019 Nice bass. Congratulations. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted February 26, 2019 Global Moderator Posted February 26, 2019 Great Job!! Congratulations! Mike Quote
Jleebesaw Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Sweet. Up here where I'm at, a 7 pounder is a monster. I don't know if I'll ever break the 6lb mark no less 7. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 27, 2019 Super User Posted February 27, 2019 Fantastic start! Bug-eyed monster! Nicely done! Quote
kenmitch Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks guys! I was amazed that she actually posed for the picture. I thought she'd flop around and jump ship before I got the shot. I'm hoping for a DD this year! I wouldn't mind it if I worked my way up a pound at a time. Quote
bowman30 Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Making me pretty jealous! I still have 30" of the white crap on the ground... Very nice fish! Quote
Super User Koz Posted February 27, 2019 Super User Posted February 27, 2019 Well, that's really great. If your goal for 2019 was to catch your PB you're all set - pack your rods and tackle away and we'll see you next year ? Quote
papajoe222 Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Nice Job! Keep at it. It's easy to loose focus on a slow day. Keeping your goal uppermost in your mind helps with the determination you need to make it happen. You can luck into the fish of a lifetime and it's rush, but when you focus on just that and it comes to pass, that rush is augmented by the feelings of accomplishment and pride. 1 Quote
Super User Mobasser Posted February 27, 2019 Super User Posted February 27, 2019 Good way to start the season. Congrats! Quote
AC870 Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Heck yeah! congrats! My personal goal is just to get out there. We had a flood here on G’ville last week. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 27, 2019 Super User Posted February 27, 2019 Sweet way to start the season with such a Great Bass ~ Congrats on the new PB And Welcome to the 7 lb Club. A-Jay Quote
Super User JustJames Posted February 27, 2019 Super User Posted February 27, 2019 Congrat and nice bass to start the year. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 27, 2019 Global Moderator Posted February 27, 2019 Congrats! That's why it always pays to be prepared, big bass have a way of happening when we least expect them. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 27, 2019 Super User Posted February 27, 2019 Congratulations! That's a great start to the year! Quote
813basstard Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 Nice 7. You might be surprised how many big ones you’ll get in either really cold or really hot...seems like the big girls kinda do what they want Quote
TravisVirginiaAngler Posted February 28, 2019 Posted February 28, 2019 On 2/26/2019 at 6:06 PM, kenmitch said: At last I get some decent weather on my day off! I wound up taking the yak out today to test out some new gear and rod holder setup. Was in the low 40's when I got to the lake this AM. The water temp was hovering around 54 or so and I figured I wasn't going to have much luck again. After trying out a lipless crankbait, ned rig, and a Berkley PB bearded shad I figured the bass weren't biting. Whenever I don't think I'll catch anything I'll go into casting and accuracy practice mode and putt around the lake. I'm looking for what'll be good areas once the water temps climbs. If I feel the need to beat the skunk then I'll break out the plastics! Flash forward to 9:25 AM and hundreds of casts later..... 1st bite of the day....She slammed my lipless with a vengeance! When she 1st broke water I was somewhat shocked to say the least! Tipping the scales at 7.02 lbs. In the what's your goals for the year thread one of mine was to beat my PB. My PB of 6 lbs and 2 or 3 ounces (didn't remember exactly) I caught way back in the late 80's or possibly very earls 90's. The other was to put down the lipless and try other offerings for the Bass. I wound up with 3 bites and 3 fish today! 7.02 lb 1.78 lb 2.85 lb After catching my PB I got corralled into the shallower water by a bassboater. I patiently waited and then followed him and caught the 2nd and 3rd fish. I think he was one of those finesse fisherman I hear about? Not exactly sure what he was throwing but he didn't catch anything. I didn't think I'd catch my PB this early in the year. It's looking like I'll have a shot at multiple PB's this year! TANK! Congrats. Very pretty fish. Quote
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