November 2014 Bragging Rights

MCS · November 29, 2014, 07:42:29 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 29, 2014, 07:06:04 AM
Nice. Now we just need to cut a hole in the floor and put the pedal in it.

Looks good....good luck.....don't forget the crickets

Capt. BassinLou · November 29, 2014, 03:39:48 PM

Pretty good day so far, wrapping up soon.

LgMouthGambler · November 29, 2014, 05:22:02 PM

Wow, Lou, you look smaller for some reason.

Pz3 · November 29, 2014, 05:29:18 PM

Must be on a diet.

Capt. BassinLou · November 29, 2014, 05:46:08 PM

Haha... i will report a little later on.

FD · November 29, 2014, 06:57:23 PM

14+19+18=51

All came on a Blue/Blue structure bug pitched on the outside of pads in 8 feet of water. Lake Lowery. I fished 10 hours between yesterday and today. All three plus several dinks caught within 30 min just as the moon started to rise at noon today.

Capt. BassinLou · November 29, 2014, 07:41:19 PM

FD, nice fish documented your catch.

Capt. BassinLou · November 29, 2014, 07:45:10 PM

Ok.. let me get this upgraded fish out of the way.
I caught this 16.25 fish to replace a 14.75"r. This fish puts me at 86.75"
21+19.25+16.25+15.25+15= 86.75

Capt. BassinLou · November 29, 2014, 07:55:06 PM

Now for my report today. As i posted earlier today, it was quite nippy today. We got to the ramp by 845 this morning. Wind was blowing out of the North at a pretty good clip. These conditions were great to test test out the new TM.

This thing handled the wind perfectly. I had it set around 65% and it purred. I could not hear it during operation at times. As far as handling pads, the motor ripped through the lily pad fields. Granted I had to place the setting at 95-100%, but nonetheless it left shredded pads in its wake. I feel the investment was really well worth it.

Now to the fishing. We didn't tear them up like we did 2 weeks ago, but we did manage to land 20 fish. First thing this morning I missed a really nice piggy that would have really helped my numbers, but she got unbuttoned in the pads. She slammed my frog in the open water. Unfortunately however, it was not a froggy day even though i did catch 5 fish on them. The preferred bait today were stick worms. My son believe it or not caught the bigger fish today. He missed a beautiful 2.5-3 lbr right at the boat but did manage to land by himself 4 other bass and a nice Oscar. We had the water to ourselves for the day. All in all, we had a great time, caught some fish, and enjoyed a really nice day.

LgMouthGambler · November 29, 2014, 08:02:54 PM

Glad the new motor worked great.

Capt. BassinLou · November 29, 2014, 08:04:36 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 29, 2014, 08:02:54 PM
Glad the new motor worked great.

Thanks LMG, I am looking forward to October with this TM ..... hint....hint...

MCS · November 29, 2014, 09:32:42 PM

Cool Lou sounds like a good time.

Just got back from SC with the MIL picked up from the airport and watched the fireworks and boat parade.

Dark3 · November 29, 2014, 10:27:26 PM

Glad to hear the new motor was a pleasure for ya!

Pz3 · November 30, 2014, 07:42:51 AM

What a fatty @ 17.75

LgMouthGambler · November 30, 2014, 07:43:28 AM

Damn!

Capt. BassinLou · November 30, 2014, 07:58:37 AM

Quote from: Pz3 on November 30, 2014, 07:42:51 AM
What a fatty @ 17.75

Nice PZ, you have been on a roll for the last couple of days. That one there places you with 4 fish with a total length of 67.25"

MCS · November 30, 2014, 08:14:07 AM

Nice work PZ. Looks like she's ready to spawn?
I am rooting for you this month, get a few more 20's bud!!!

Pz3 · November 30, 2014, 08:32:47 AM

She put up a good fight but after release, she came back to the surface rolling. Maybe stressed her to much.

Guess ill clean her up. Bass eating fools in my family will be suprised I actually kept one.

*edit*
All boneless now but this answers one of my many questions about that fishing spot. She was loaded with eggs and a little more suprising about 4 small catfish in the stomach. Always wondered why the big girls come there.

MCS · November 30, 2014, 02:04:13 PM

Quote from: Pz3 on November 30, 2014, 08:32:47 AM
She put up a good fight but after release, she came back to the surface rolling. Maybe stressed her to much.

Guess ill clean her up. Bass eating fools in my family will be suprised I actually kept one.

*edit*
All boneless now but this answers one of my many questions about that fishing spot. She was loaded with eggs and a little more suprising about 4 small catfish in the stomach. Always wondered why the big girls come there.

What'd u catch her on? They the little grey/black/white catfish?
What's a good mimic to a catfish?

Pz3 · November 30, 2014, 03:37:15 PM

Yeah the black and white type. Just happened to be using a black and white square bill.

Pz3 · November 30, 2014, 04:39:53 PM

Went back at sundown. 19 and 19.5

Capt. BassinLou · November 30, 2014, 04:58:25 PM

I am not liking you any more..... lol... great job PZ, way to come from behind. I will document your catches a little later.

MCS · November 30, 2014, 05:22:03 PM

Quote from: Pz3 on November 30, 2014, 03:37:15 PM
Yeah the black and white type. Just happened to be using a black and white square bill.

Sounds like you got a winner! Try the black and white jerk baits too, LC has crack and spro has cell mate.

Looks like you found some spawners lol

Capt. BassinLou · November 30, 2014, 05:25:32 PM

Dang PZ!! In the last 3 days you managed to sky rocket to the number 1 slot beating out Evo by a half inch!! Very impressive. You are at 92.75 and Chris is 92.25" Here I am just trying to nip out WEST and you put on the afterburners!! WTG!!

Pz3 · November 30, 2014, 05:49:56 PM

MCS, Kvd 1.5 squarebill. I can see how these fish could mistake it for a small catfish.

Im done for the night. Good luck to anyone who is still out there. Thanks Lou and MCS.