paul. Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 me and Chris went out to one of my favorite little lakes for some cold water jig fishing today. it was good to shake off the bassin' rust and stick a few fish with my buddy. we were fishing a deep treeline with jigs and our favorite color rage craw. we have so much confidence in this color that when the bass would tear up our craws, we'd just rip off the back end and use 'em as chunks to conserve baits. can't afford to be without these for sure. fishing the thickest stuff and working it over slowly and thoroughly seemed to really be key to catching 'em in the 42* water. i used to be one of those guys who didn't believe in using "high action" plastics in cold water. not anymore. the bass have taught me otherwise and now my eyes are wide open to the possibilities. no giants today, but some good fish and definitely some good times as always when chris is in the boat. here's some pics. hope y'all are catching some too. Quote
bmadd Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Now I know why you didn't answer when I called Nice fish. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 Sweet little outing! Quote
flipnpitch Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Nice job guys! Man that lake looks nice. Quote
bassman31783 Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Some nice fish for sure. Great job. Quote
Super User senile1 Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 No giants, but you nailed some solid fish just the same. Nice pics, Paul. Quote
CJ Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 No giants, but you nailed some solid fish just the same. Nice pics, Paul. LOL! The giants are gonna come. I don't think it's "if" but "when". Paul, nice post and as always it was a great time that really helped these winter blues. Thanks bud! Quote
Super User senile1 Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 No giants, but you nailed some solid fish just the same. Nice pics, Paul. LOL! The giants are gonna come. I don't think it's "if" but "when". Paul, nice post and as always it was a great time that really helped these winter blues. Thanks bud! Yeah, and when Paul says there were no giants the rest of us are saying, ''So what's wrong with catching a few fish in the 3 - 4 lb range?" Quote
Super User CWB Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 WTG! Beats sitting around waiting for 2 feet of snow to fall. Gotta get some of those "favorite color" craws. Quote
CJ Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah, and when Paul says there were no giants the rest of us are saying, ''So what's wrong with catching a few fish in the 3 - 4 lb range?" Exactly! There ain't nothing wrong with it. I don't care who you are! Not to speak for Paul but he feels the same way. Quote
Super User bassfisherjk Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 Nice fish guy's. Quote
paul. Posted February 1, 2011 Author Posted February 1, 2011 thanks guys. i was just tickled to be out there catching a few in jan. especially since i wasn't sure how this lake would be. this is the one i posted about a little while back that was drawn way down. i hadn't fished it in nearly 2 yrs. but it obviously still kicks out some fish and i'm glad. it was always a great spot to fish and it holds some great memories. it would be a real shame for it to be ruined. glad it's still healthy. based on what chris and i saw, i'm expecting a real strong comeback for this lake barring something unforseen. yeah, a lot of fish were taken out when it was low and it probably lost a few big ones too. but in the long run, the drawdown might be a great thing. we'll see soon enough i guess. Quote
Big-O Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 WTG Paul, those are nice ones and appears that you're getting a headstart on some of us Glad you and CJ had a great time! Big O www.ragetail.com Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 In that frigid water, I'd say you boys did terrific! I'm happy with 3 to 4 lb bass, anytime, anywhere. Roger Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 Sounds great to me - I'm happy with any fish that I can get out of 42 degree water! Quote
LCpointerKILLA Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Haha area 51. Is that what youre calling it these days? Quote
1bigpapa Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 What was the water temp and outside temp when you went??? Quote
paul. Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 water temp was 42-43. air temp somewhere in the 40's too i think. been a while, i don't remember now. ;D Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 8, 2011 Super User Posted February 8, 2011 Hey Paul, if you keep talking to my smallmouth I'm going start talking to your largemouth. Quote
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