February 2015 Florida Bragging Rights

Dark3 · February 20, 2015, 03:35:20 PM

Lou, you gave me a good scare last week with that hoss you caught

Capt. BassinLou · February 20, 2015, 03:41:06 PM

Quote from: Dark3 on February 20, 2015, 03:35:20 PM
Lou, you gave me a good scare last week with that hoss you caught

Dark.... I am not going to lie to you. When I stuck that bass, and she came up out of the water and shook her head I was sure I had you beat. Love ya... but I play to win. When I laid her on the ruler I was wishing for 21"+ but when i adjusted her and closed her tail she was even at 20.75"!!

It's all good brother. If you manage to win big fish of the month, congrats you deserve it.

LgMouthGambler · February 20, 2015, 03:43:14 PM

Enough with the soap opera crap already.

Capt. BassinLou · February 20, 2015, 03:44:00 PM

Quote from: Dark3 on February 20, 2015, 03:33:15 PM
Thanks just keep 'em under 22 while im gone haha, thats all I have to show for the month

More than likely you are safe with me.... maybe. I have only this weekend to wet the line at one of my local canals, and the big canal fish are longer than their Everglades brethren. So no guarantees.

Capt. BassinLou · February 20, 2015, 03:44:57 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2015, 03:43:14 PM
Enough with the soap opera crap already.

Geesh.... someone is anxious to go fishing....

LgMouthGambler · February 20, 2015, 03:57:58 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on February 20, 2015, 03:44:57 PM
Geesh.... someone is anxious to go fishing....

Yeah, I got one day left in this month to make something happen. Then its March.

Capt. BassinLou · February 20, 2015, 04:03:45 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2015, 03:57:58 PM
Yeah, I got one day left in this month to make something happen. Then its March.

Ah..... I see...... you are swinging for the fences huh?? Fair enough. Yeah I am looking forward to March too. I plan on getting on the board early this time.

LgMouthGambler · February 20, 2015, 04:07:43 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on February 20, 2015, 04:03:45 PM
Ah..... I see...... you are swinging for the fences huh?? Fair enough. Yeah I am looking forward to March too. I plan on getting on the board early this time.

Tell me about. Gonna make the best of March 1st for sure. Weather hopefully will cooperate.

Capt. BassinLou · February 20, 2015, 04:13:24 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2015, 04:07:43 PM
Tell me about. Gonna make the best of March 1st for sure. Weather hopefully will cooperate.

Holy crap.... me too. Lol... Maybe we will cross paths out there.

LgMouthGambler · February 20, 2015, 04:21:45 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on February 20, 2015, 04:13:24 PM
Holy crap.... me too. Lol... Maybe we will cross paths out there.

Hey, you never know. It's a small world after all. Lol

Dark3 · February 20, 2015, 05:08:30 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on February 20, 2015, 03:44:00 PM
More than likely you are safe with me.... maybe. I have only this weekend to wet the line at one of my local canals, and the big canal fish are longer than their Everglades brethren. So no guarantees.

Well I hope you stick a 25". Good luck and most importantly have fun. Dont think that Im not taking a rod to the other big post in the same state for after the duty day

West6550 · February 20, 2015, 07:24:29 PM

Quote from: Dark3 on February 20, 2015, 05:08:30 PM
Well I hope you stick a 25". Good luck and most importantly have fun. Dont think that Im not taking a rod to the other big post in the same state for after the duty day

Dark you put the . In the wrong spot? I know you meant .25" lol

Also I laughed so hard at the "bi-cultural" and Gerorge Carlin joke lmao!

SFL BassHunter · February 20, 2015, 07:28:43 PM

Lots of smack talking going on! I like it!

Well I'm going back to the trail tomorrow and if I hook a gator again and bring him in, tame him and measure him, I think I deserve points for it LOL hahaha!

West6550 · February 20, 2015, 08:01:47 PM

Rick I vote to give you double points lol

LgMouthGambler · February 21, 2015, 03:09:23 AM

Quote from: rickdelprado on February 20, 2015, 07:28:43 PM
Lots of smack talking going on! I like it!

Well I'm going back to the trail tomorrow and if I hook a gator again and bring him in, tame him and measure him, I think I deserve points for it LOL hahaha!

Only will count if you cook it too.

Pferox · February 21, 2015, 10:21:02 AM

Don't forget the cheek meat.

LgMouthGambler · February 21, 2015, 03:37:51 PM

Here is a 17+17.5. Stuck these 2 as the water was moving through under the bridge in my back yard. Noticed a bunch of bass hanging in the current looking for food. I was pitching a lizard to them.

If you notice on the pic of the fish next to the measuring tape, it's tail is at the end of the tape, but 0 starts a half an inch up.

CountBassula · February 21, 2015, 04:18:11 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 21, 2015, 03:37:51 PM
Here is a 17+17.5. Stuck these 2 as the water was moving through under the bridge in my back yard. Noticed a bunch of bass hanging in the current looking for food. I was pitching a lizard to them.

If you notice on the pic of the fish next to the measuring tape, it's tail is at the end of the tape, but 0 starts a half an inch up.

suck it!

i went out for 45 minutes today and got skunked

BOATS · February 21, 2015, 04:42:18 PM

Well tournament launch from Welaka 32 degrees water temp 52.6, I of course wore shorts

. Lost a small one punchng in Crecent lake, then was able to catch 2 in Dunns creek. 15.25 and 13.25

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BOATS · February 21, 2015, 04:43:08 PM

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Capt. BassinLou · February 21, 2015, 05:37:39 PM

BOATS and LMG, your catches have been documented.

LMG you are at 88.5" you are waaaay to close.

SFL BassHunter · February 21, 2015, 09:03:32 PM

[About 3 hours into my fishing expedition at the trail I had 0 bites. The wind finally started to slow down and I moved my location. 13+16.50+13.25+13= 55.75 + 13.25 (a previous fish) = 69

13

16.50

13.25

13

Lou I want to thank you again for all the coaching. You've really helped me out. I was able to use my baitcaster today, I still had a few overruns and backlashes but I was able to overcome that. Also you were right about my spinning rods not being able to bring in a big fish that is in the pads. Lost a big girl today which was a bummer but I caught a total of 6 fish (2 were small 10 inch fish, so no pics.) 6 on the bank and 1 lost, my stats are improving from my 9 losses last weekend lol.

Deadeye · February 22, 2015, 04:43:33 AM

Great job on the catches guys. Looks like most of you now have your five and are culling.

I can't take it anymore I'm going fishing.

Capt. BassinLou · February 22, 2015, 07:39:52 AM

Rick, great job on your outing!! In a week's time your fishing has improved nicely. WTG!! I documented your catch.

You past WEST by .75". Your top 5 Rick place you currently at 69" WEST you are currently at 68.25". This became real interesting real fast..... lol.

SFL BassHunter · February 22, 2015, 08:20:15 AM

Thanks Lou! You were right about my hooksets. I was setting them way to early. My reaction time was based on saltwater fishing, with snapper when you feel the bite you set the hook. They don't swallow the bait and hold it in the mouths like that unless they are big snapper. Mostly they take chunks out of the bait so you have to set the hook immediately.

I was able to calm down when I felt the initial bite, reel down, feel the weight and then set the hook. It worked!

Next Saturday will be my last chance to cull bigger fish, so I will have to make the most of it. I'll be spooling my 40 lb braid on the B/C before then. Maybe go to the park and get some practice on it Tuesday and Thursday.