I am back.

[nwgabassmaster]

After a long exile, I have returned once more to the Forums at Bass Resource. I know of a couple of people that have missed my presence, and to them, I say thanks for the kind words, and for the encouragement to come back.

Over the past two months, I would guess, since I last took a serious look at the boards, I have been doing a number of things, and several things have happened.

Most notably was the break up of my gf, Jessica, and I. So, ladies, I am a single man, who loves to fish. I won't be on the market too much longer! Make your bids now!

I have been doing a good bit of fishing, but as the colder weather has come in, I have not been going nearly as much. The last time that I went was about the same time that I visited here, and it was at Sloppy Floyd State Park. We had had a strong cold front blow through, which dumped a large amount of rain, and caused the winds to blow bitterly from the northwest. The temperatures were plummeting, and I believe that the rain was a cold rain, because the bass were turned on.

Upon my arrival, I put on a Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver, that I had been given, in the color of Waterbug. For those who have not tried this bait, it's a good lure to use. Now, some of you all may know that I am the Head Field Writer for Wicked Bass. And some of you that know this might ask why I was not using their lures. And although this would be a very just question, my response would be this. At this time, I had ran out of the Wicked Bevah that I got from Brian, and I had never used the Sweet Beaver.

At any length, the first thing that I noticed upon my arrival was that a large mass of twigs, pine cones, and leaves had become lodged between the paddle boats and the dock. There was a 2 ft. flat of trash between each of the paddle boats.

So, I decided that I would need a larger weight than the normal 3/16 oz. bullet sinkers that I use. I believe that I went up to a 3/8 oz. bullet sinker, not only to push through the layer of leaves, but also, the wind was very high.

Upon the first pitch between the dock and the paddle boat, a bass nailed the Beaver, and ran smack under the paddle boat, hooking himself on the 1/0 EWG Gamakatsu hook that I was using.

I finally fought the bass to the surface, and pulled him up on the dock, and it was a nice 1.5 lbs. largemouth. Please note, only largemouths are in these lakes, as the bass species.

I thought that this was surely a fluke, and that it would be the only bass that I caught. Also note, I was under the mind that I would keep the fish that I caught, if I caught more than one, so that I could give the fillets to my next door neighbor's father in law, who is suffering from prostate cancer.

After much debating, this bass made it back to the water, and I began to fish again, in the same spot. Nothing materialized. So, I moved to the next paddleboat, and pitched the bait in the same manner, and sure enough, the exact same thing happened. This time, however, the bass had more of a fight, and more size to it. It was a nice 3.5 lbs. bass, and I admit, I kept this fish.

After a few more pitches, I moved the opposite side of the dock, where there were no leaves, and had one small hit. I move back to the side where I had caught the two other bass, and caught another 1.5 lber. This one also went in the basket, and after another hour, the wind had gotten so high, that I almost took a swim in the drink. I went home.

Other than that, MySpace, of all things, has taken up much of my time. Check out my page, and let me know what you think. www.myspace.com/thenwgabassmaster

I am glad to be back, and I will be talking to you all soon.

Glenn, the site looks great. Were you able to use the last article that I sent to you?

[Gatorbassman]

Glad to have you back man, and don't let those women slow you down again.

[Glenn]

Welcome back, John!  Here's your article: http://www.bassresource.com/fishing/slow_down.html

[Guest DavidGreen]

Welcome back nwgabassmaster..........

[Rattlinrogue]

Welcome back,John!

[paparock]

Welcome back.

Those break-ups can be ruff but there are more fish looking to be caught. Find a lady that loves to fish. It sure makes for more harmony around the house and it keeps the bait monkey fat and happy. For example, when I went from fishing offshore to inshore I needed to get a shallow water boat and had found one of those guys that have more money than they know what to do with, selling one of his boats. It seems his wife stepped out of it while under way, ouch (shallow sides)! Well she told him to get rid of it now! That's when I found it. The boat a 20ft. Gulf Coast was 2 years old and loaded out. He paid 38 grand for the total rig. Well, my wife unknown to me contacted the man and talked him into selling the boat to her for 16 grand and deliver it. I came home from work to find the boat in the driveway. WOW, now that is a WIFE!!! GOOD LUCK in finding such a woman.

[basspro48]

[move]Welcome Back[/move]  

Many of us have missed your presence here.