BassChump Posted July 9, 2008 Posted July 9, 2008 Well, I was going to post something today talking about how and or why I'm STILL not catching any bass. Oh whoa is me kind of thing. I've been out on my favorite lake every day for a week and caught NOTHING. I am persistant but to no avail so I finally gave up on that water. I went to another local lake that is very well known and proven waters. Siltcoos Lake is the name and it's very well know thruout Oregon for it's good bass fishing. A guy I know that has fished around here for years and was a tournament fisherman forever told me to fish the reeds at this time of year so that's what I did and still didn't even get a bite so I went off his advice and fished some docks on the other side of the cove I was in and wound'nt ya know, I finally got to use my fish scale for the FIRST TIME. I was stoked. 5 pounds, 3 ounces. I caught it with a 4 inch senko, watermelon flake something or another with a bullet weight T-rigged. Honestly, I didn't think I had it on. I thought I hooked a clump of weeds or something. I saw it on my hook before I realized I had it on. It came up like an old boot. Mouth wide open. It saw me at the same time and took off. That was fun. Anyway, my year long dry spell is FINALLY OVER so I can now say my personal best is a fiver. Notice in the picture the trolling motor and the front fishfinder. I gotta say a big thanks to everybody for all their help and imput but in particular, fishstick and frogtog for all their generosity. Without all the fine people on this forum, I'd still be in drydock. Hopefully it wasn't just luck and my daughter and I will be able to catch a few more now and then. Quote
BassChump Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Can't help adding one more pic. Sorry if it's boring to all you guys that catch a gozzillion fish all the time but I was kinda excited. BTW frogtog, what do you think of the sweatshirt??? Quote
Super User fishfordollars Posted July 9, 2008 Super User Posted July 9, 2008 Outstanding. Maybe everything is making a turn for the better. Congratulations and nice fish. Quote
BassChump Posted July 9, 2008 Author Posted July 9, 2008 Thanks fishfordollars. Yup, I think all the junk in my life is finally at rock bottom. Only way to go is up right now and I'm very good with that. Starting over is going to be interesting for sure but at least it's uphill from here. Since I'm already replying, let me ask a few questions. This lake I'm now fishing is a larger lake for around here. It's probably around 2000 acres or so. Very shallow in most places. I've found no place deeper than about 30 feet anywhere in the lake. Large coves and lots of docks but also very secluded areas as well. Even several islands. The water is pretty clear right now and the surface temps are around 70 degrees. There are lots of places with reeds, lots of places with large lilly pads. Most of this very shallow water. 2 to 4 feet or less. It's a coastal lake and it gets very windy in the afternoons. The weather for the next week is going to be warm and sunny. How would you guys fish this? I plan on being on the water every day around 6 am. Quote
Super User fishinfiend Posted July 10, 2008 Super User Posted July 10, 2008 Nice fat fish. Keep your head up and keep fishing. Quote
frogtog Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 BassChump it does my heart good to see you with that bass, I knew things were going to get better for you. : That is a nice looking sweat shirt you have there. Congrats on the new PB. Quote
quant PT Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 If you are catching fish like that you are definitely doing something right. I'm glad to see things are going well for you. Quote
Bass XL Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Great fish!!! Is it just me or does that fish have a small mouth? Quote
JShrock07 Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Awesome work BassChump!!!!!!!! I'm happy for you!!! How come you ain't got a pic of your daughter holding that hawg??? But about your lake I would say to start out with a rage tail shad for early morning topwater. Fish the reeds, you should see the bass feeding at 6am. Then try a spinnerbait or a red eye shad, I hope some of my suggestions help you!!!!!! Good Luck bud!!!! Quote
Chad. Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Great man i always read your posts and i am happy for you keep it up, life gets better! Quote
paul. Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 that's great man. what a fat, healthy looking fish. congrats big time. Quote
Daniel My Brother Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 That's not a fish, it's a football! Great FAT bass. Quote
-HAWK- Posted July 10, 2008 Posted July 10, 2008 Thats great, im glad to see you finally landed a fish. Thats a really great start, im sure will see alot more pictures to come as your confidence level rises. Quote
Super User grimlin Posted July 10, 2008 Super User Posted July 10, 2008 Great catch and what a football! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted July 10, 2008 Super User Posted July 10, 2008 ;D ;D ;D WOO-HOO! ;D ;D ;D Congratulations! 8-) Quote
BassChump Posted July 11, 2008 Author Posted July 11, 2008 Hey guys. Thanks for all the positive gestures. I didn't get to go out this morning like I thought I would but tomorrow morning (Friday) I'll be on the water before 6:00 am. I talked to the guy that I know about the lakes around here and he said to throw in the reeds. Jigs as close to the bank as I can get and walk them all the way back to the boat. Also a weighted senko or a tube the same way and even a rapala for topwater if it's early enough although he said he has had great luck with rapalas even during the middle of the day on that lake. He no longer does tournaments anymore because he moved inland for work so he hasn't fished these lakes in a few years but I don't imagine a lake changes that much in just a few years would it????? Do his recomendations sound good to you guys???? I'm curious as to everyones different opinions. Hey Nitro.......... As far as my daughter not being in the picture??? My brother and sister in law flew her down to California for a vacation for a month. She gets to be "cool" on the beach until the end of July so I'm a bachelor for a while. Kinda lonely around here right now but if the fishing is good, I'll be a happy guy. Frogtog, I finally got a pole for the baitcaster. That's what I'm going to throw the jigs with. I'll keep you up to date if I catch anything tomorrow. Quote
Super User T-rig Posted July 11, 2008 Super User Posted July 11, 2008 Very nice fat fish, congrats! Try frogs/topwaters around those reeds and lillypads even during the day. Also try some topwaters around the docks, there are allways some bass under them. Jigs and t-rigs would also be a good choice. Good luck! Quote
Big-O Posted July 11, 2008 Posted July 11, 2008 Excellent Fish Basschump and thanks again Frogtogg, this is the way it's suppose to be. Big O Quote
basspimple Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 thats no largie, thats an ausie bass in a green jump suit! ;D nice fish man! Quote
fishstick Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 Hey BassChump, I just came across this post. Man, I have been waiting on this one for a few weeks. That fish is AWESOME. Definitley bigger than anything I have cought this year...so far. I have had not had much of a chance to fish with the baby coming in about a week. Looks like when I get back on the water, I will have to hit you up for some fishing advice. Once again man, NICE FISH. Keep it up! Quote
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