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

[CJ]

WOW!.........WOW!!!

Man that's whackin' em right there! I'm glad to see ya'll get on some good fish and it sounds like a lot of em too!

Way to go guys! I wish I could of made it down there.

[torsten329]

Sounds like you had an awesome time. Great fish too. Wish I could average 100 a day. haha

[Paul Roberts]

Awesome. Glad it's turned out so well. Can't wait to hear more reports, esp from Tom (Rhino).

[Simp]

Just a FYI most of us checked out at around 11am friday. My dad and I were going to stay a extra day but VERY strong winds changed our minds and so we headed back. All I can say is many fish were caught tells will be told of this trip for a very long time.

[Big-O]

Just a FYI most of us checked out at around 11am friday. My dad and I were going to stay a extra day but VERY strong winds changed our minds and so we headed back. All I can say is many fish were caught tells will be told of this trip for a very long time.

Glad y'all had a great time Simp and safe travels home....Wished I would've had a chance to sit down with you and your Dad for a visit. The Soldier Boys kept me burned down every day  ;D

Big O

www.ragetail.com

[Long Mike]

Wow!  What a trip!  Our best guess is that there were over 900 bass caught by our group.  Big-O and the two Sergeants caught the majority - say 400, but that leaves 500 for the rest of us.  Not bad for a group of twelve guys.

Just out of curiosity, it would be interesting to know how well the Chicken group did on KY Lake.   

[Simp]

Just a FYI most of us checked out at around 11am friday. My dad and I were going to stay a extra day but VERY strong winds changed our minds and so we headed back. All I can say is many fish were caught tells will be told of this trip for a very long time.

Glad y'all had a great time Simp and safe travels home....Wished I would've had a chance to sit down with you and your Dad for a visit. The Soldier Boys kept me burned down every day ;D

Big O

www.ragetail.com

Same here Big O my pops was really looking forward to meeting you, but I know being a celebrity and all it can be tough! ;D We both want to thank you for your generosity as well. We plan to put everything to good use. BassinSoldier we missed you friday morning but I thought that might happen with as many racoons ...I mean beers as you guys drank . It worked out for the better though the lake friday got REALLY REALLY rough. We shot across to panther and it looked like we had went swimming we were so wet. It paid off though we charted some deep structure and caught several keeper fish. All while BASS Federation Nation boats ran in and our of the cove flipping close to the bank. ;D We ended up turning in early from the lake. I'll post more stories and pick on a separate thread later tonight or in the morning.

[Mrs. Matstone]

An outing with friend is always the best kind. Awesome fihs you guys got there and I cannot wait to get my hands on the new color craw. Congrats to all of you! ;D

[Fishing Rhino]

I left yesterday about five in the a.m. and arrived home at about six this morning.  Terrible backup at the GW Bridge at one in the morning.  The lower level was closed, and traffic was backed up for miles at the toll booths.

But for that, I'd have done it in less than 24 hours.

I thought the fishing was outstanding, and the cameraderie was even better.

I found one honey hole and boated a six pound smallmouth, a five pound largemouth, and a four pound smallie in one red hot twenty minute stretch.

Had a great time with all the guys.  Will post about my personal "adventures", though "misadventures" would more aptly describe most of them.

[Big-O]

I found one honey hole and boated a six pound smallmouth, a five pound largemouth, and a four pound smallie in one red hot twenty minute stretch.

Glad you made it home safe Tom 

Was one of the highlights of my trip seeing you lift those beauties out for a photo  Get some rest Friend....you earned it

Big O

www.ragetail.com

[Fishing Rhino]

I found one honey hole and boated a six pound smallmouth, a five pound largemouth, and a four pound smallie in one red hot twenty minute stretch.

Glad you made it home safe Tom

Was one of the highlights of my trip seeing you lift those beauties out for a photo Get some rest Friend....you earned it

Big O

www.ragetail.com

It was memorable.  But, you left before I got a bloody nose while Brian was fishing with me on Thursday.  I got another four to five pound smallie, and a largemouth which Brian says would have been the largest fish of the outing take a back seat to whack I took, right on the end of my snot locker.

Was doing 40 to 45, and the cover ripped off the cooler we had on the deck, right in front of the console.

It flew up and whacked me right on the tip of my nose.

My reflexes are pretty good for an old guy.  I managed to grab it while it was still against my face.

Brian dunked one of the towels I had on board in the ice water in the cooler.  We kept running to where we were going.  By the time we got there, the bleeding had stopped.

Didn't bother me at all on Thursday.  But it was surely plenty sore on the ride home.  Not too bad today.

[steezy]

I had a GREAT time at pickwick, all the guys were great hosts with their boats and I was able to fish with a lot of people.  I look forward to the next trip !

-Steezy

[Uncle Leo]

We made it back, had a wonderful time! We averaged 43 fish. a day and 2 five bag limits a day. Wil post some photos of the better ones when I can. Great to see everyone!

[SPEEDBEAD.]

Wow! What a trip! Our best guess is that there were over 900 bass caught by our group. Big-O and the two Sergeants caught the majority - say 400, but that leaves 500 for the rest of us. Not bad for a group of twelve guys.

Just out of curiosity, it would be interesting to know how well the Chicken group did on KY Lake.

We did well enough that I have no regrets about my decision.

5-4 was the biggest I caught, with a couple more over 4. Everyone on the trip caught at least one over 4lbs. Couldn't tell you how many cookie cutter 15-17 inch fish were caught, but Kentucky lake has a healthy population of them for sure.

Our group is anxiously awaiting an announcement on where next year's trip will be held. I am sure that the locals will not be too excited to hear the BR Roadtrip Curse will be arriving.

Guntersville - a week of freezing temps and snow showers.

Kentucky Lake I - same thing

Pickwick/Kentucky Lake II - 18-22 inches of rainfall

Where will the black cloud go next?   ;D

[Fishing Rhino]

Wow! What a trip! Our best guess is that there were over 900 bass caught by our group. Big-O and the two Sergeants caught the majority - say 400, but that leaves 500 for the rest of us. Not bad for a group of twelve guys.

Just out of curiosity, it would be interesting to know how well the Chicken group did on KY Lake.

We did well enough that I have no regrets about my decision.

5-4 was the biggest I caught, with a couple more over 4. Everyone on the trip caught at least one over 4lbs. Couldn't tell you how many cookie cutter 15-17 inch fish were caught, but Kentucky lake has a healthy population of them for sure.

Our group is anxiously awaiting an announcement on where next year's trip will be held. I am sure that the locals will not be too excited to hear the BR Roadtrip Curse will be arriving.

Guntersville - a week of freezing temps and snow showers.

Kentucky Lake I - same thing

Pickwick/Kentucky Lake II - 18-22 inches of rainfall

Where will the black cloud go next? ;D

The fishing was a bonus. 

I was looking forward to meeting your group of buddies as well as others

Maybe next year. 

Wherever it is, I'm planning on attending.

[IDbasser]

I hope to attend one of these times.  I would like to meet you guys.

[Dinky]

This was a great trip! I wish we didn't have to wait an entire year for the next one.

I caught a lot of fish and really enjoyed fishing with Rhino, steezy, and Road Warrior.

Thanks to Big O and the Bassin Soldiers for putting me on to the those ragecraws. Awesome!

Road Warrior-you and Long Mike fixed a fine dinner Wednesday night - Thanks!

Rhino-I showed Road Warrior a different technique for getting lures out of trees. Ask him.

Leo-not to worry,the 3rd degree burns I got  from the relish you brought are almost 100% healed.

steezy-I searched my boat but unfortunately you didn't forget one of your rods or reels. Darn.

Road Warrior-thanks for showing me where the fish live in Pickwick and were to eat breakfast!

I will try to get some photos posted when I finally get home.

wmd

[Fishing Rhino]

I already have a 100% effective never fail method for recoveriny lures in trees.

It's known as a chain saw.

[lazeebum]

I hate that I missed getting to meet everyone. I did make it down Thusday night. Caught a few fish Thursday evening and then several more Friday morning  until the wind blew me off the river. Maybe next time.

[lazeebum]

After I got done fishing Thusday night I stopped at a deli, gas station for beer and pizza. There was a fellow there that was fishing in a tournament Friday morning. He had caught so many fish he could not stop grinning. It is fun when you think you can catch a fish every cast.

[Uncle Leo]

Well to say the least we had a wonderful time fishing and visiting with all the good folks who attended. The weather after last Sunday was perfect. Moderate winds, bluebird skies and temps in the Mid 80's to low 90's. We averaged 43 fish a day and at least 2/ 5 bag limits a day. Even caught a surprise or two. Had a lot of laughs in the evening sharing stories which is the best part of any trip. Here are a few photos of some of the best caught in our boat. I do not know how that kitty got in the boat. Old Cranky ( Fred's) Smallie weighed in at 6 lbs 3 oz. The largest we caught. My Largemouth weighed in at 5lbs 8oz and was the largest we caught on the trip. To say the least we hope to go on the next Roadtrip and can not wait until next year!

[Big-O]

WOOOO HOOOOO   You guys were on Fire Leo and knew you were on'em cause we could hear the hoopin and hollarin all over the lake ;D Glad everyone had such a great time and was a pleasure to meet you there Next time, I'm gonna try to slow those soldier Boys down a little so I can take break...I'm too old for that pace ;D

Big O

www.ragetail.com

[roadwarrior]

Nice pics!

Fred and Leo make a perfect team. Outstanding

fisherman, gentlemen, and GREAT guys. In addition

to their best days on the water, they provided a

spiral ham dinner one night for the entire gang...

And it was grand!

                                    

[roadwarrior]

We had some challenges with storms on Saturday

and Sunday, but the weather didn't stop Big O,

Brian and Joe from getting in the mix! Most of our

group arrived later and started fishing on Monday.

Saturday night Gary (ghoti) and his lovely wife

Mary hosted the welcoming party which repeated

on Sunday evening with wine & cheese. Everyone

caught fish, some caught over 100 a day. Fred

caught the biggest smallmouth (6-3) with Rhino

(Tom) close behind (6.0). Uncle Leo lead the pack

with a 5-8 largemouth. As Big O has already

posted, PBs by Joe and Brian, back-to-back!

Dinners were casual and impromptu. Fred and Leo

provided a spiral ham for everyone one night, we grilled

burgers another.

Big O capped off the event with Rage Tail gifts,

including hats, packaged baits and tons of Baby

Craws.

Great time had by all.

;D ;D ;D

[Fishing Rhino]

I am working on my report.  It will take some time since it will read like a narrative.

So many things happened, some funny, some dumb, but none serious, well except for the cover of the cooler flying off at 40 - 45 mph and smacking me right on the tip of the nose.

It was a great outing, and even though I'm still recovering from the drive home, 1225 plus miles, I'd head down there again tomorrow, it was such a great time.