Post by: bassquatch on January 19, 2022, 04:08:09 PM
Here's my first for 2022 from last week when I was trying to stay away from my Omicron wife! It didn't work and now I have it. Hopefully I'll get back out by February!
Post by: Igor on January 19, 2022, 04:15:28 PM
Post by: 10Key on January 19, 2022, 04:28:06 PM
Post by: bassquatch on January 19, 2022, 04:43:26 PM
My first guess would be that the bass was not vaccinated.............blame it on the bass.
Might as well lol, when they're not eating every salmon in the PNW, they're spreading Covid I guess.
Post by: elkrack on January 19, 2022, 06:44:00 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 19, 2022, 07:51:58 PM
Let's see those beautiful bass!! :tup:
Here's my first for 2022 from last week when I was trying to stay away from my Omicron wife! It didn't work and now I have it. Hopefully I'll get back out by February!
Nice one, this time of year what are you throwing at them?
Post by: bassquatch on January 20, 2022, 10:34:48 AM
Post by: PointBlank on January 20, 2022, 10:40:09 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 20, 2022, 10:48:24 AM
Columbia river small mouth
Must be having a heat wave in January down there standing in the water barefoot.🤣
Nice one.
Post by: Southpole on January 20, 2022, 11:06:26 AM
Nice fish. 👍🏻
:chuckle: Loved that movie.
Post by: PointBlank on January 20, 2022, 11:33:59 AM
Columbia river small mouth
Must be having a heat wave in January down there standing in the water barefoot.🤣
Haha you got me there it was caught summer of 2021 just sinking around on the beach
Nice one.
Post by: bassquatch on February 11, 2022, 11:37:33 AM
Water temps 44°
Post by: 10Key on February 11, 2022, 12:38:07 PM
Post by: bassquatch on March 05, 2022, 09:14:51 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 05, 2022, 09:16:05 PM
Post by: elkrack on March 05, 2022, 09:21:23 PM
You're killing them Sam! Nice work.
Actually I think he’s a catch and release guy :chuckle:
Post by: Southpole on March 06, 2022, 08:24:02 AM
Here's a 5.5 from today. Would trade it for the one I broke off!Nice! I’m assuming you’re running some kind of fish finder. If you don’t mind asking what kind? I bought a Garmin 93sv with the panopix livescope for ice fishing. I’m anxious to use it on the boat, it was a game changer for ice I’m certain it will be a changer for soft water.
Post by: mtnwkr on March 06, 2022, 12:11:20 PM
Post by: bassquatch on March 06, 2022, 09:12:15 PM
mtnwkr: jigs and drop shot just because water temps are still below 50°.
Southpole: yes, I've become a bit of an electronics geek the past few years. It's essential for finding the off-shore cover required for year-round bass fishing. I'm currently running four Lowrance HDS Carbon 12's, two at the console and two at the bow. The larger screens allow me to split all the screens to cover map, 2D, side scan and downscan. Seems excessive to some, but makes alot of sense when you see it in action. Here's links to two videos I did, one going over Winter sonar tactics and one covering my jig fishing :tup:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 06, 2022, 10:38:50 PM
Post by: huntnnw on March 07, 2022, 06:06:41 AM
Post by: bassquatch on March 07, 2022, 06:42:33 AM
Bed to breaded
Lol. I prefer the smallmouth.
Post by: bassquatch on March 07, 2022, 06:47:00 AM
Has anyone on here ever fished the North end of Sammamish right about now for LM?
Yes. April would be better on that lake and in that area. Fewer and fewer largemouth in that lake, smallies have pretty much taken over. It's also Selective Gear Rules now because ten soon to be extinct salmon return every other year or something. :chuckle:
Post by: RugerRay on March 07, 2022, 08:30:50 AM
Post by: Southpole on March 07, 2022, 09:22:24 AM
Post by: bassquatch on March 07, 2022, 10:04:56 AM
Always look forward to this thread every year. Way to kick it off with some nice largies!
Glad to hear it! :tup:
Post by: snowshoes22 on March 19, 2022, 07:26:29 PM
Post by: bassquatch on March 19, 2022, 07:53:46 PM
Here are my only two from today, 6.63 and 4.91 respectively.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on March 19, 2022, 08:35:38 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on March 20, 2022, 04:35:17 PM
Post by: bassquatch on March 20, 2022, 05:33:39 PM
Post by: bassquatch on March 24, 2022, 09:18:57 PM
Post by: mtnwkr on March 26, 2022, 06:14:34 PM
Post by: snowshoes22 on March 26, 2022, 08:49:44 PM
Post by: snowshoes22 on March 26, 2022, 08:50:36 PM
Post by: 10Key on March 27, 2022, 04:51:43 AM
Post by: elkrack on March 29, 2022, 08:01:25 PM
Post by: bassquatch on March 31, 2022, 09:25:27 PM
What time of day are you doing your catching? Last summer it was early or late but I was thinking they'd be most active this time of year in the afternoon when it warms a degree or two. Does that sound correct?
Summer means hotter water, so early and late you are catching them transitioning to and from shallow feeding flats to deeper water. Night fishing in the summer months can be ridiculous. Vegetation causes shallow water oxygen levels to fluctuate during the hot months, making the evening and early morning bites more conducive also. Right now, any time of day can be good. Cover and depth are more important, 10 feet or less and rock and wood cover (that includes docks with wood pilings, docks are overhead cover, NOT structure)
Some beauties!! And first of the year is always AWESOME! :tup:
Post by: elkrack on April 01, 2022, 08:54:20 PM
Post by: bassquatch on April 07, 2022, 07:36:10 PM
Post by: C-Money on April 08, 2022, 07:45:57 AM
Post by: Southpole on April 08, 2022, 08:35:10 AM
Post by: snowshoes22 on April 08, 2022, 08:45:50 AM
Post by: snowshoes22 on April 08, 2022, 08:46:39 AM
Post by: mtnwkr on April 08, 2022, 02:33:59 PM
Post by: bassquatch on April 21, 2022, 08:54:55 PM
Post by: Machias on April 22, 2022, 09:15:46 AM
Post by: Machias on April 25, 2022, 08:32:43 AM
Post by: Southpole on April 25, 2022, 08:39:16 AM
I wish the weather would warm up a bit, I need to get out bad!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 26, 2022, 12:38:48 PM
Fishing was a bit slow on the Dworshak Reservoir, but oh man what a beautiful day on the water. I caught the first bass, a 2.5 pound smallie. Then I caught my second and last fish, which happened to be a Personal Best for me. 5 pounds 1.5 ounces. I would imagine the fishing for smallies will only get better the next two to three weeks. The other two guys in the boat caught 4 bass and 2 trout. One of the bass was 3 pounds 4 ounces. The other three were under a pound.
Nicely done.👍
Post by: bassquatch on April 29, 2022, 08:17:01 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 29, 2022, 08:36:25 PM
Post by: simondude on April 29, 2022, 08:48:56 PM
Post by: Buck Rub Jr on April 30, 2022, 07:50:29 AM
Post by: Southpole on April 30, 2022, 08:33:49 AM
Post by: Dysfunctional Vet on April 30, 2022, 09:25:37 AM
Post by: spoonman on April 30, 2022, 11:44:36 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 30, 2022, 12:32:21 PM
Post by: bassquatch on May 01, 2022, 08:39:33 AM
Just a bunch of dinkers for us lately. Got the first fish with the kiddo yesterday evening though! He’s not to sure about these alien lookin things :chuckle:
He's mesmerized......I remember the moment myself :chuckle: :chuckle:
It's starting to rock & roll out there!! :tup: :tup: :IBCOOL:
Post by: Southpole on May 01, 2022, 04:35:48 PM
Post by: bassquatch on May 05, 2022, 05:55:58 PM
Post by: snowshoes22 on May 06, 2022, 09:41:54 AM
Post by: snowshoes22 on May 06, 2022, 09:42:58 AM
Post by: snowshoes22 on May 06, 2022, 09:45:26 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 06, 2022, 07:43:06 PM
Post by: mcrawfordaf on May 08, 2022, 12:27:23 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on May 08, 2022, 12:37:14 PM
First smallie of the year.
Great way to start
Post by: bassquatch on May 11, 2022, 04:27:18 PM
Post by: Machias on May 12, 2022, 10:49:24 AM
Post by: bassquatch on May 20, 2022, 05:03:09 PM
Post by: elkrack on May 20, 2022, 08:48:31 PM
Post by: elkrack on May 20, 2022, 08:51:16 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 20, 2022, 09:17:30 PM
Post by: bassquatch on May 21, 2022, 09:14:45 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on May 21, 2022, 09:45:15 PM
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on May 21, 2022, 09:47:11 PM
This largemouth took big fish in the tournament I won today :IBCOOL:
Didn’t know you tourney fished, where was the tournament?
Nice fish, they on beds yet?
Post by: bassquatch on May 22, 2022, 06:53:33 AM
Just decided to do it this year. Joined two local clubs, Pond Jumperz and Borderline Bassin Contenders. Been documenting all of it on my channel so I can watch it back when I hurt too much to continue lol. This was a BBC members event on Lake Samish.
Yes, the smallies have been bedded for two weeks, largies should be there now too. I didn't fish this week due to my wife totalling her car (no injuries). Hopefully get back out next weekend 👍
Post by: bassquatch on June 06, 2022, 07:29:46 PM
Post by: bassquatch on July 01, 2022, 07:06:29 PM
Post by: Southpole on July 01, 2022, 07:09:07 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on July 01, 2022, 07:41:44 PM
The biggest struggle with bass on some fisheries is just way to much pressure in small areas. Seems everyone is fishing bass these days. But change tactics from others and you will see success. But its tough to show up to a spot you think you want to fish and see 8 boats all sitting on a 50 yard channel. And they sit there all day waiting to catch a couple bass passing through that channel. Plenty of areas on the lake to fish. So I cover water.
Post by: elkrack on July 12, 2022, 05:37:21 PM
Post by: snowshoes22 on July 12, 2022, 07:05:21 PM
Post by: bassquatch on July 16, 2022, 08:30:45 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on July 16, 2022, 09:48:35 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 16, 2022, 09:51:16 PM
Post by: bassquatch on July 17, 2022, 06:30:53 PM
Grays are coming in hot! No stopping them I guess, besides, I've earned my age :chuckle:
Post by: elkrack on July 17, 2022, 11:58:24 PM
Post by: hunterrc99 on July 27, 2022, 09:12:47 PM
Post by: Jake Dogfish on July 28, 2022, 12:23:48 AM
Post by: TeacherMan on August 08, 2022, 08:56:12 PM
Post by: Phillip.beaudry on August 09, 2022, 01:03:11 AM
Post by: elkrack on August 13, 2022, 08:07:01 PM
Post by: Blacklab on August 14, 2022, 03:49:10 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on August 14, 2022, 05:37:48 PM
First time fishing Palmer :tup:
Wow, nice one.👍
Post by: bassquatch on August 20, 2022, 04:30:17 PM
Post by: Pete112288 on August 23, 2022, 10:34:29 PM
Post by: Southpole on August 24, 2022, 07:32:15 AM
Post by: Blacklab on August 24, 2022, 04:02:33 PM
Post by: bassquatch on September 04, 2022, 03:53:53 PM
We had 16+lbs in the first hour! :yike:
Ended the day with the win and big fish as both of our first keepers of the day weighed 4.66lbs :tup:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on September 04, 2022, 04:44:15 PM
Post by: elkrack on September 04, 2022, 06:39:35 PM
Post by: bassquatch on September 05, 2022, 12:22:19 PM
Post by: Dan-o on September 05, 2022, 01:02:48 PM
Partnered up with a great young angler named Rian and took first place in yesterday's members only team tournament with Borderline Bassin Contenders!
We had 16+lbs in the first hour! :yike:
Ended the day with the win and big fish as both of our first keepers of the day weighed 4.66lbs :tup:
:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: bassquatch on October 01, 2022, 09:36:45 PM
Also in a statistical tie for Angler Of the Year between myself and Andrew Johnson! It came down to cumulative weight for the year and as I predicted (the second I found out Potholes was a points trip)...guess what cost me AOY...Potholes!!🤬
.
I would like to dedicate this season to my Mom and late Grandpa Lester ❤🎣👍
Post by: RugerRay on October 04, 2022, 03:56:18 PM
Post by: MADMAX on October 04, 2022, 04:13:48 PM
Is that certified lead free ?
🤪
Nice fish
Post by: RugerRay on October 04, 2022, 04:59:28 PM
:tup:
Is that certified lead free ?
🤪
Nice fish
Thank you! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: It's definitely tungsten free given the gas money it took to get up there! Weigh-ins should be a fun time from here on out.
Post by: Badhabit on October 04, 2022, 06:14:03 PM
Post by: borntoslay on October 04, 2022, 06:56:59 PM
Found a good one over the weekend on the drop shotYou get a weight in that? I have an inkling to where this was at
Sent from my SM-G990U using Tapatalk
Post by: 10Key on October 04, 2022, 09:46:15 PM
Post by: RugerRay on October 05, 2022, 07:58:18 AM
Found a good one over the weekend on the drop shotYou get a weight in that? I have an inkling to where this was at
It weighed in at 5.88# and is my new smallie PB. It was my first time up at this lake and I'll definitely be visiting it more in the spring.
Post by: walt on October 05, 2022, 08:00:31 AM
Got 1st Place and Big Fish at the Pond Jumperz season finale 'The Classic' today!!
Also in a statistical tie for Angler Of the Year between myself and Andrew Johnson! It came down to cumulative weight for the year and as I predicted (the second I found out Potholes was a points trip)...guess what cost me AOY...Potholes!!🤬
.
I would like to dedicate this season to my Mom and late Grandpa Lester ❤🎣👍
That's awesome!! Congratulations! I need to get out soon.
Post by: Blacklab on October 05, 2022, 03:50:18 PM
Post by: bassquatch on October 14, 2022, 07:36:53 PM
Post by: bassquatch on October 31, 2022, 07:44:35 AM
Completely blessed year in both clubs! Not possible for me to love chasing these fish any more than I already do! :whoo: