You're Invited to the 5th Annual BassResource.com Roadtrip!!!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Bass Resource Fight Club, anyone?    ;D

[FordNFishinLover]

Bass Resource Fight Club, anyone? ;D

Rule 1: You do not talk about fight club.

Rule 2: YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB.

[Fishing Rhino]

OK, I've done it.  Booked a room for the dates of the road trip.   If anyone wants to share a room, send me a pm.

The room has two queen size beds.

If you are between Massachusetts and Pickwick, and want to share a ride, I will pick you up along the way.

Have a comfortable four door GMC pickup with all the ameneties except for a sun roof and dvd player for the back seat.  

The truck has a cap that can be locked to secure gear.  Rods up to seven feet can be stowed diagonally across the bed on top of luggage.

Don't have a boat, other than my canoe, but that could change by then.

As of now, I will need to share a seat on a boat.  

[roadwarrior]

Woo-hoo!

Maybe you can hook up with another New Englander,

I think a few are hoping to make the trip. As far as a

seat goes, don't sweat it: No one will be left behind.

-Kent

[Fishing Rhino]

Before bass fishing became popular, largemouth were referred

to as "green trout":

http://www.cumberlandcoveresort.com/Pictures/fishid/largemouth.html

8-)

Are Smallmouth Brown Trout?

I'm just catching up on this thread, hence the late reply to this post.  The answer would be no.

I've heard floating turds referred to as "brown trout".

Can I use that word without getting into trouble?

[Fishing Rhino]

Since I made the decision to meet the gang at the road trip, I've started through the thread to catch up.  So forgive me if I've missed this, or have not gotten to it.

What would be very helpful to me, and others not familiar with the waters we'll be fishing is what baits are recommended for the time and areas we'll be fishing.

Nothing like being prepared.  Nothing as frustrating as going fishing and not having what they are biting on.

No guarantees I know.  Just some practical advice on what is used by the locals.

[Triton21]

This will be my 4th Roadtrip.  Always in the past the the locals have turned us on to what is going on at the lake and has worked out well.  Hopefully RW and some of the others will do it this year.

Kelley

[roadwarrior]

Well, next spring I'll start posting fishing reports from a variety

of sources, not just my fishing. However, you all can start putting

your plan together right now!

Pickwick Reservoir is one of many impoundments on the Tennessee

River, one lake up-river from Kentucky Lake. The major feature

that might differentiate these lakes from ones you fish is current.

Although current is not perceivable on the lakes, it is a huge factor

for fishing. Otherwise, ALL traditional spring patterns are options

to consider.

Topwater, jerkbaits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits, swimbaits, soft

plastics and jigs- everything is in play. Generally, the fish will

be shallow as opposed to stacked up on ledges. However,

structure is still key. Depending on the weather patterns and

spring temperatures, emerging vegetation will be found in

parts of the lake.

Unless there are heavy rains prior to our arrival, the water is

usually stained (greenish) with 2-3' of visibility. Wind is always

a factor to deal with and it rains around here, too! So, be prepared.

Numbers are pretty easy and it usually takes 20 lbs or more

to be "in the money". Big fish are 6 lbs, but 8s are possible.

Smallmouth are difficult to pattern, but there is a very good

chance of picking up a few. Sometimes when you find one, you

find them all.

In addition to largemouth, smallmouth and spots, everyone

will probably catch a few stripers, white bass, drum, catfish

and an occasional crappie.

It is EXTREMELY important to study your lake map and

stay in the channel when running. The Tennessee is a commercial

river and is well marked with buoys to help you navigate. If you

don't know where you are, stop and figure it out.

8-)

[BrianinMD]

Gee thanks RW, now I want to get there even more.......    

Thanks for the information, I have fished a large lake like this. Should be very interesting.

[Bucket Mouth Bass]

Thank you for the invitation, but unfortunately I will not be able to make it.

Keep me posted on any future events.

[Fishing Rhino]

RW, I am looking forward to your reports.

They will be very helpful.

My main reason for going is not to catch fish, but to meet some, hopefully many, of the members here in person.

That being said, my secondary reason is to fish new waters with the expectation of catching fish, and maybe a lunker or three in the process.

Actually the above is my third reason. Learning new things is my secondary reason which is a close second to my primary reason.

I have every reason to believe that reasons one and two are a given.

The third is never taken for granted. There are always those days or trips that do not produce as desired.

As the song goes, (no, not Good Night Irene) "two out of three ain't bad"

I'm expecting it will be three out of three by May 7, 2010, probably prior to that.

[Long Mike]

There are ten great reasons to attend the next BR road trip, namely:

1.  To meet and socialize with new friends from the board.

2.  To meet and socialize with old friends from the board.

3   To fish with new and old friends.

4.  To catch some fish.

And, uh, I forget the other six reasons.

[CWB]

I think it's Illi-noiseyn.

Wasn't Missouri derived from the word misery?  ;D

[cart7t]

I think it's Illi-noiseyn.

Wasn't Missouri derived from the word misery? ;D

Yes. Early Missouri settlers found that living next to the state of Illinois left them in a perpetual state of misery thus the name for the state.  

[roadwarrior]

Hmm...

I thought those early settlers crossed the river to escape?

[cart7t]

A one mile wide river wasn't far enough to reach peace and sanity.

[Uncle Leo]

I think it's Illi-noiseyn.

Wasn't Missouri derived from the word misery? ;D

Yes. Early Missouri settlers found that living next to the state of Illinois left them in a perpetual state of misery thus the name for the state.

[Fishing Rhino]

Since the topic of the moment is the names of states, does anyone know how Ida ho got its name?

[Glenn]

There are ten great reasons to attend the next BR road trip, namely:

1. To meet and socialize with new friends from the board.

2. To meet and socialize with old friends from the board.

3 To fish with new and old friends.

4. To catch some fish.

And, uh, I forget the other six reasons.

5. To learn something new

6. To eat some outstanding food - like chicken.  :

7. To have fun!

Um...that's all I got.

[CWB]

A one mile wide river wasn't far enough to reach peace and sanity.

So then did the wiser ones keep heading west and the rest stay there?

:

I don't know why I keep doing this. No one can top Glen.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

There are ten great reasons to attend the next BR road trip, namely:

1. To meet and socialize with new friends from the board.

2. To meet and socialize with old friends from the board.

3 To fish with new and old friends.

4. To catch some fish.

And, uh, I forget the other six reasons.

5. To learn something new

6. To eat some outstanding food - like chicken. :

7. To have fun!

Um...that's all I got.

What's with the eye roll, Glenn?

[Glenn]

Just ribbin' ya!  ;D

[Fishing Rhino]

Just ribbin' ya! ;D

I thought it was a variation on the standing line, "It tastes like chicken" to the question, "What does it taste like?"

[CWB]

Speed's chicken was one of the highlights of this years trip.

He still won't give me his recipe!

[Glenn]

In all honesty, it was indeed very good!