2016 Lunker Bass Round-Up!

[sumbeech66]

Starting to get the fishing bug again. I've been out to Flowing and lost lake a few times now (mostly trying to get used to launching the new little boat) and have caught quite a few dinks.   It was interesting to re-read this thread and to see bassquatch mention small rapalas because that is what I have had most my luck with.  Also learning the rubber bait techniques has been fun, and again caught some dinks doing that as well.

Look forward to going out again this weekend and if i get lucky I'll post pictures.

PS. It's surprising how many trout I have caught on that darn rapala too...

[bassquatch]

Starting to get the fishing bug again. I've been out to Flowing and lost lake a few times now (mostly trying to get used to launching the new little boat) and have caught quite a few dinks.   It was interesting to re-read this thread and to see bassquatch mention small rapalas because that is what I have had most my luck with.  Also learning the rubber bait techniques has been fun, and again caught some dinks doing that as well.

Look forward to going out again this weekend and if i get lucky I'll post pictures.

PS. It's surprising how many trout I have caught on that darn rapala too...

Keep at it! Flowing is a good jig lake. Try 1/4oz up to 1/2oz in black and blue or green colors, use a trailer that doesn't overpower the hook or jig.

[sumbeech66]

Got a little closer to picture time at flowing lake this evening. Still got a ways to go but I'll get there.

You know what they say about dog butts and sunshine...

Nobody else has been out?

[bassquatch]

Hitting 3's for largies and haven't been out for smallies in a couple weeks. July things should settle in and summer patterns will be upon us 

[bassquatch]

Finally!! 4.4lbs on Lake Whatcom today! So many near misses the past few weeks....

[Southpole]

Wow, beautiful! I hit one of my all time favorite mill ponds last weekend. Didn't catch any whoppers but they were all consistent 1-2 pounders, very healthy, very fat and lots of them. They loved the crappie jig spinner with a little pumpkin colored crawdad jig 6-12 inches under water. It was super fun... I know, I should have taken pictures 

[Blackjaw]

http://www.scout.com/outdoors/wired2fish/story/1695031-washington-largemouth-bass-record-broken

[Timberstalker]

http://www.scout.com/outdoors/wired2fish/story/1695031-washington-largemouth-bass-record-broken

Wow.  That's a pig for sure.

[bassquatch]

Yep, that's a moose largie!! Shouldn't be considered out of reach though....several similar lakes to Bosworth that have produced near record to record toads!

My biggest concern is for that lake. That lake is SMALL and the parking very limited, not sure how all the attention now is going to affect it? My hope is the homeowners don't get fed up and petition to close it....

[Southpole]

Yep, that's a moose largie!! Shouldn't be considered out of reach though....several similar lakes to Bosworth that have produced near record to record toads!

My biggest concern is for that lake. That lake is SMALL and the parking very limited, not sure how all the attention now is going to affect it? My hope is the homeowners don't get fed up and petition to close it....

That was my first thought as well 

[bassquatch]

I'm back!!! Got on a decent evening bite last night and managed this 6.2lber! Lost one about 5lbs just a few casts later. May be the last for a bit as I lost reverse in my truck backing into the garage grrrrr

[Southpole]

Nice fatty! How were the weeds? I've often heard there's a lot of good bass fishing to be done in the fall.

[bassquatch]

Weeds were fine here but a couple of my lakes are carpet right now!

[bassquatch]

Got this gal today, 7lbs 8ozs   

[Southpole]

Wowee! What's your fall tactics if you don't mind me asking. I've always heard fall bassin' is good but most people are doing other things (like hunting) by then to take advantage of it.