March 2015 Florida Bragging Rights

[Took]

Keep this in mind. In October we all gather from across the state at Lake Kissimmee. We call it the Bragging Rights Classic. Last year was our first one, and we had very good time. Deadeye was our very first Classic winner. So mark your calendar, the first wknd of October, Grape Hammock, on Lake Kissimmee. Here was last year's thread.  http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=119096.0

I am down for that! Me and the Yak will do some traveling.  Looks like a BLAST!

[Capt. BassinLou]

I am down for that! Me and the Yak will do some traveling.  Looks like a BLAST!

Looking forward to meeting you. Hopefully we have enough boaters so that the non-boaters will have back seat availability. This year i expect the turnout to possibly double from last years numbers.

[West6550]

Had an awesome time out with Jim (Bassindude) today.  We fished from his boat in his new local place Lake Istokpoga.  Started at first light and fished through a rain spurt then gave up when the second one hit us.  I'm glad we stuck out the first one cause I grabbed another cull before we headed in. I think I ended up with 7 fish total and a few lost in the swampage lol

Jim caught some awesome fish as well. Including a 19.5" I believe it was.

Our AM.


My culls.

18" lipless bluegill crank



19" black and blue EZ swimmer



20" (4 lbs 13oz) watermelon EZ



Had: 15, 15, 15.5, 16, 20 = 81.5

Now: 16, 18, 19, 20, 21 = 94"

Now if I can turn that 16 & 18 into 20's I'll be in the 100" golden jacket club lol

[Deadeye]

Yeah... yeah.... I am not falling for this sad story again.  Lol!!

Good Call Lou, well almost.

Went in the rain anyway. Caught two, lost two. One each of both on Flipping a Jig and Swimjig.

First one was 14 which culled my 13.5. Then I lost one at the boat that would have been at least 19-20. Crap. Made up for it with a 22. Weighed 4.4 lbs on my scale, which might be off. Last fish I weighed I figured for 4 lbs and the scale said 3. This one I figured at least 5 and the scale said 4.4? Who knows.

Anyway That gives me 14.5 + 15 + 15.5 + 18.5 + 22 = 85.5   Really could of used the ones that I lost, might of made Lou scared then LOL.

Here it is and Me & Fish

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[Capt. BassinLou]

Nice fish WEST!! Well done!!  I documented your catch.

[West6550]

Nice fish Fred!

My 21" today went 4lbs 13oz.. but who knows she was a football with the spawn belly gone.  My 20" a few weekends ago was over 5.. but she was faaat

[Deadeye]

Nice job West! Way to make it count.

The Run to the End is going to be good this month!

[Pferox]

Nice fish Guys!   

[Capt. BassinLou]

Good Call Lou, well almost.

Went in the rain anyway. Caught two, lost two. One each of both on Flipping a Jig and Swimjig.

First one was 14 which culled my 13.5. Then I lost one at the boat that would have been at least 19-20. Crap. Made up for it with a 22. Weighed 4.4 lbs on my scale, which might be off. Last fish I weighed I figured for 4 lbs and the scale said 3. This one I figured at least 5 and the scale said 4.4? Who knows.

Anyway That gives me 14.5 + 15 + 15.5 + 18.5 + 22 = 85.5   Really could of used the ones that I lost, might of made Lou scared then LOL.

Here it is and Me & Fish

Well....well....well.  I told you!! Fred I do not buy one word that comes out of your mouth when it comes to when you are going or not going to fish. LOL!! Well done.  The leader board changed real quick.
WEST jumped to 1st and Fred you jumped to 5th.

[Deadeye]

Yeah looking at her versus yours West, I can see how skinnier she was. Definitely spawned out.

Great fight though!

[Deadeye]

Well....well....well.  I told you!! Fred I do not buy one word that comes out of your mouth when it comes to when you are going or not going to fish. LOL!! Well done.  The leader board changed real quick.
WEST jumped to 1st and Fred you jumped to 5th.

  You know me to well Lou.  If only I had those extra 5-6 inches I lost at the boat today......

[Capt. BassinLou]

Here are the revised Top 5 numbers just in case some of you were wondering.

1. WEST: 94"
2. Bassinlou: 92.5"
3. Rick: 87.75"
4. TOOK: 86.25"
5. Deadeye: 85.5"

[Capt. BassinLou]

  You know me to well Lou.  If only I had those extra 5-6 inches I lost at the boat today......

You and me both Fred. I lost a 18-19" at Kissimmee a few weeks back on an EZ swimmer. That one would have placed me at .5" ahead of WEST right now. So trust me..... losing a nice fish amongst you guys hurts!! 

[Capt. BassinLou]

Fred, i am looking forward to October. There is a trophy I would like to claim. 

[Took]

Great fish guys! Everyone is saving the sweet spots for the last week lol. Now I really wanna get out on the water!

[SFL BassHunter]

Keep this in mind. In October we all gather from across the state at Lake Kissimmee. We call it the Bragging Rights Classic. Last year was our first one, and we had very good time. Deadeye was our very first Classic winner. So mark your calendar, the first wknd of October, Grape Hammock, on Lake Kissimmee. Here was last year's thread.  http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=119096.0

Putting into my work schedule. Requesting a couple days before and after off.

[LgMouthGambler]

You guys are looking good. Yes, October is gonna be a fun time.

[Capt. BassinLou]

Great fish guys! Everyone is saving the sweet spots for the last week lol. Now I really wanna get out on the water!

TOOK.... I told you..... Less than hour than we chatted and the leader board as changed. You can understand why I get a chuckle when people put fish on the board in the beginning of the month and they start seeing a victory with virtually 4 weeks of fishing still left to go.  .... gets me every time.

[Deadeye]

Fred, i am looking forward to October. There is a trophy I would like to claim. 

This guy, hasn't even got his hands on the BRAOY Award yet and already he wants the Classic Trophy! LOL

I hope I can make it again I sure want to. My oldest is expecting her first (twins at that) around the 3rd week of October. Really depends on where she is along at that time. I seriously doubt she'll make it that far as big as she is getting already and not through the first tri-mester. Of course Mama and Daddy will be there when it happens!

[Capt. BassinLou]

Putting into my work schedule. Requesting a couple days before and after off.

you will have a blast putting the faces behind some of these jokers.

[SFL BassHunter]

Here are the revised Top 5 numbers just in case some of you were wondering.

1. WEST: 94"
2. Bassinlou: 92.5"
3. Rick: 87.75"
4. TOOK: 86.25"
5. Deadeye: 85.5"

Good job out there west and deadeye!
Great now I need to worry about catching up with Lou and West. Hmmmm well I will do my best but hell if I place anywhere in 5th against this lot of guys, it wouldn't be to bad. lol

[Capt. BassinLou]

This guy, hasn't even got his hands on the BRAOY Award yet and already he wants the Classic Trophy! LOL

I hope I can make it again I sure want to. My oldest is expecting her first (twins at that) around the 3rd week of October. Really depends on where she is along at that time. I seriously doubt she'll make it that far as big as she is getting already and not through the first tri-mester. Of course Mama and Daddy will be there when it happens!

Fred, I am competitor at heart. Combine that with my love of bass fishing and you can understand how I am looking forward to the classic and this time next March already. LOL... I still don't know what rod I would like to have FD build me....  .....

[Capt. BassinLou]

Fred, congrats on the grandchild. I am parent as well. So when my time comes which is still many years from now, I too will be next to my kids when they are expecting their own child. It's what we parents do.

[SFL BassHunter]

you will have a blast putting the faces behind some of these jokers.

I was able to request another fishing trip too. It isn't a bass trip but it should be awesome. Going camping to Cayo Costa State Park for July 4th. Supposed to be great fishing out there, Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Snapper.

Its an island, North of Captiva , West of Cape Coral. You can only get to it by boat, ferry, or helicopter.
My buddy is taking his flats boat. The nice thing is, he is getting it ready for the trip. So he wants to take it out on Ida/Osborne a few times and do some bass fishing to make sure everything is good to go. Maybe even Okeechobee after Ida.

[West6550]

Oh here's my picture with the biggest one.