Bank Fishing Talk (May 2020)

Capt. BassinLou · April 30, 2020, 06:55:07 AM

We had good discussions and shared great pics last month, let's keep this going into May.

Capt. BassinLou · May 01, 2020, 06:56:14 AM

As restrictions begin to ease in some parts of country, where are some you guys headed for your bank fishing adventures?

fishballer06 · May 01, 2020, 08:26:45 AM

One of my best friends decided to start getting into fishing (and hunting) last year. Well he finally bought his first baitcaster (Shimano SLX) and I gave him an old rod to have. He came over yesterday and I spooled up his reel for him and taught him the mechanics of the reel.

We then to a small local pond near his house and tested it out while I showed him how to cast and how to pitch. He ended up catching a few decent fish on a swim jig I gave him. His wife is due to have their first baby later this month, so I know his time is going to be limited this summer, but I'm looking forward to getting out and teaching him more about fishing.

And I guess I'm sort of looking forward to getting out and fishing with that ZippyDuck guy too

Capt. BassinLou · May 01, 2020, 08:39:41 AM

Quote from: fishballer06 on May 01, 2020, 08:26:45 AM
One of my best friends decided to start getting into fishing (and hunting) last year. Well he finally bought his first baitcaster (Shimano SLX) and I gave him an old rod to have. He came over yesterday and I spooled up his reel for him and taught him the mechanics of the reel.

We then to a small local pond near his house and tested it out while I showed him how to cast and how to pitch. He ended up catching a few decent fish on a swim jig I gave him. His wife is due to have their first baby later this month, so I know his time is going to be limited this summer, but I'm looking forward to getting out and teaching him more about fishing.

And I guess I'm sort of looking forward to getting out and fishing with that ZippyDuck guy too

That's cool... I enjoy teaching people about bass fishing stuff too!! Especially when the student really grasps it, and sticks with it.

topdsm0138 · May 01, 2020, 08:51:32 AM

If any of you guys fish Lake Osborne, the park Department took some time while the park was closed, to trim and cut a lot of the vegetation along the banks. There is now a lot more Bank access then normal.

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Capt. BassinLou · May 01, 2020, 09:28:40 AM

Quote from: topdsm0138 on May 01, 2020, 08:51:32 AM
If any of you guys fish Lake Osborne, the park Department took some time while the park was closed, to trim and cut a lot of the vegetation along the banks. There is now a lot more Bank access then normal.

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Good to know, thank you for sharing and passing along the info!!

Capt. BassinLou · May 02, 2020, 06:14:03 PM

Walked the banks again for a bit this afternoon. Not much activity, but I did manage to convince this nice bass to go for my chatterbait. First bass on this style of bait.

The only way to get the bass attention was to drag it quickly along the bottom a few inches at a time. The bass surged towards the jig and sucked it down. So cool to watch!!

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topdsm0138 · May 02, 2020, 08:16:01 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on May 02, 2020, 06:14:03 PM
Walked the banks again for a bit this afternoon. Not much activity, but I did manage to convince this nice bass to go for my chatterbait. First bass on this style of bait.

The only way to get the bass attention was to drag it quickly along the bottom a few inches at a time. The bass surged towards the jig and sucked it down. So cool to watch!!

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There really is no wrong way to fish a chatterbait. You just have to find what style works for you. I take two of the Black and Blue ones and swap the skirt for a Purple & Black, and one with a PB&J now I have all 3 color basis covered.

Congrats on the first Chatter-Bass!

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apiazza · May 07, 2020, 01:00:32 PM

I need to get on the bank a bit more. The ease of the kayak has made it simple for me to get more access, but I need to bring the wife along and roam a few banks. She wants it be warm and comfortable though, so might be another couple weeks, with exception to those really nice days. And with her pregnant I doubt she is going to want to be out in the sun and heat come July so I should probably enjoy this time while we have it!

Capt. BassinLou · May 07, 2020, 01:03:49 PM

Quote from: apiazza on May 07, 2020, 01:00:32 PM
And with her pregnant I doubt she is going to want to be out in the sun and heat come July so I should probably enjoy this time while we have it!

Nope... Trust me... come July, she won't be wanting to bank fish with you.

apiazza · May 07, 2020, 01:07:36 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on May 07, 2020, 01:03:49 PM
Nope... Trust me... come July, she won't be wanting to bank fish with you.

Hell, some of those days I don't even want to be out there. Rather be on my deck in the shade

Capt. BassinLou · May 07, 2020, 01:10:14 PM

Quote from: apiazza on May 07, 2020, 01:07:36 PM
Hell, some of those days I don't even want to be out there. Rather be on my deck in the shade

I hear you.

fishballer06 · May 12, 2020, 02:03:44 PM

We've had a big cold spell and a lot of rain here lately. Local waters have risen a bunch in the past two weeks. The warm weather is supposed to be coming back this weekend and then our fish will probably start spawning. Things could get interesting here soon!

apiazza · May 12, 2020, 02:38:07 PM

Quote from: fishballer06 on May 12, 2020, 02:03:44 PM
We've had a big cold spell and a lot of rain here lately. Local waters have risen a bunch in the past two weeks. The warm weather is supposed to be coming back this weekend and then our fish will probably start spawning. Things could get interesting here soon!

I think mother nature has been on quarantine, too. She has been very irritable. Cold, rain and wind is all that we seem to get lately.

fishballer06 · May 20, 2020, 09:28:46 PM

Water is officially at the 60* mark and they're on beds. Caught a bunch of 2 pound clones tonight.

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apiazza · May 31, 2020, 07:58:25 AM

Got out with the wife for a couple hours last night. Quiet on the water from the front that rolled through on friday night I think. It was relaxing nonetheless considering she has been stuck in the house. I bought her that nice sierra 693sf and she decided she wanted to learn the baitcaster lol so I threw the wacky rig for a while.

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Capt. BassinLou · May 31, 2020, 08:10:46 AM

Very nice, looks like a quiet relaxing spot. Thank you sharing.

Lipripper · May 31, 2020, 08:33:04 AM

That does look like a nice relaxing spot and and did the Mrs get any birds nest while learning the bait caster.

apiazza · May 31, 2020, 08:37:39 AM

Quote from: Lipripper on May 31, 2020, 08:33:04 AM
That does look like a nice relaxing spot and and did the Mrs get any birds nest while learning the bait caster.

She did pretty good. Couple small over runs but not bad. I turned the brakes up a bit while she was figuring it out and she's not like me trying to chuck it. Much more gentle so has less issues with nesting up at the beginning of the cast.

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Lipripper · May 31, 2020, 08:40:29 AM

Quote from: apiazza on May 31, 2020, 08:37:39 AM
She did pretty good. Couple small over runs but not bad. I turned the brakes up a bit while she was figuring it out and she's not like me trying to chuck it. Much more gentle so has less issues with nesting up at the beginning of the cast.

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Did y'all find any hungry fish?

apiazza · May 31, 2020, 08:57:31 AM

Quote from: Lipripper on May 31, 2020, 08:40:29 AM
Did y'all find any hungry fish?

If they were hungry they weren't eating what we were feeding! I saw plenty of bait up in the shallows and the occasional small bass chasing them. It wasnt for the lack of trying, we threw a bunch of different things at them.

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Lipripper · May 31, 2020, 09:06:17 AM

Quote from: apiazza on May 31, 2020, 08:57:31 AM
If they were hungry they weren't eating what we were feeding! I saw plenty of bait up in the shallows and the occasional small bass chasing them. It wasnt for the lack of trying, we threw a bunch of different things at them.

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Bummer. Well at least y'all had an enjoyable time
outside .

apiazza · June 05, 2020, 07:29:22 AM

Hey Lou we need to fire up the June thread. looks like it is locked.

Where all the bank beaters at lately? It's been quiet around here.

Capt. BassinLou · June 05, 2020, 07:31:32 AM

Quote from: apiazza on June 05, 2020, 07:29:22 AM
Hey Lou we need to fire up the June thread. looks like it is locked.

Where all the bank beaters at lately? It's been quiet around here.

Guys.... I'm so sorry the June thread was locked.

apiazza thank you for letting me know.