Topic: My First IL Bass Of 2010 (Read 355 times)

ex301p · « **on:** March 17, 2010, 03:34:37 PM »

A day after ice out. Weird Hr on the water. This bass was caught in less then a ft of water. I could have sworn it was carp making a ruckus, but when I saw a shad jumping out of the water and running for his life, I tossed the Red Eye Shad in Chrome/Blue over there and hooked into this bass. Talk about Bass moving shallow after ice out, it's been only a day of open water on this pond, this was the only one I caught, but I saw a few others just hanging out in the shallows, inches from the shoreline. Not only was I surprised to find them so shallow so early in the year, I was very surprised at how well this guy fought in cold water. He actually was jumping all over like a trout and even jumped right onto shore as I brought him in. He just hammered that Red Eye.

Camden · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2010, 03:41:19 PM »

way to go man. you can tell its starting to heat up.

miarob · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2010, 07:33:04 PM »

That's a great way to start the season. Nice fish! I feel very fortunate to be able to fish year round.

Dug · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2010, 05:17:45 AM »

You give me hope that winter has finally turned away from us!! Nice one. I was looking at the forecast for the next two weeks and nature sure is a tease. I usually only get to get out on the weekends, look at these forecast temps.
18th 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds
64 64 44 43 50 52 58 56 55 44 60 67 67 61

Looks like I either brave the colder weekends or wait until the 28th to get out. I actually got an hour in for the first time in months last sunday, but it was unfamiliar terratory as I tried to fish the kankakee river (which was fast muddy and overflowing). with not even a nibble to show for it, but it sure felt good to me out there. I can imagine catching a nice fat bass was even nicer. Congrats!!

Dug

larrylargemouth · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2010, 07:57:06 AM »

What a nice way to start the year. Good one!

ex301p · « **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2010, 10:37:10 AM »

Thanks all.

I Hear that Dug. There calling for another snow day this Saturday. Going to have to get out for a bit today and tomorrow. I think I am going to try this 20 dollar Spro BBZ shad for a bit today. Bought two last year, lost one on the cast due to Power Pro breaking and have yet to even get a fish to look at the other one, but for 20 bucks and the fact the bass where busting shad yesterday, I have to at least try it again before I add it to the list of the bait monkey tricked me into doing it lures I have purchased over the years. I have several of such that I have hanging off a shelf on my desk for if they can't catch fish at least they make good decorations. LOL

OCBassman · « **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2010, 10:01:34 PM »

Thats a Pig Congrats

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I could have sworn it was carp making a ruckus, but when I saw a shad jumping out of the water and running for his life, I tossed the Red Eye Shad in Chrome/Blue over there and hooked into this bass. Talk about Bass moving shallow after ice out, it's been only a day of open water on this pond, this was the only one I caught, but I saw a few others just hanging out in the shallows, inches from the shoreline. Not only was I surprised to find them so shallow so early in the year, I was very surprised at how well this guy fought in cold water. He actually was jumping all over like a trout and even jumped right onto shore as I brought him in. He just hammered that Red Eye. Logged Camden Here Fishy Moderator Location: Camden, Mo Online Gender: Posts: 8,856 The Happy Gilmore of Bass Fishing! Re: My First IL Bass Of 2010 « Reply #1 on: March 17, 2010, 03:41:19 PM » way to go man. you can tell its starting to heat up. Logged Lew's Fishing Tackle Bass Fury Gear Fish Bait Radio Show miarob Smallmouth Location: Augusta, GA Offline Gender: Posts: 334 Re: My First IL Bass Of 2010 « Reply #2 on: March 17, 2010, 07:33:04 PM » That's a great way to start the season. Nice fish! I feel very fortunate to be able to fish year round. Logged Rob Dug Life Member Location: Bloomington, il Offline Gender: Posts: 9,030 there are actually more than 2 sides to a coin Re: My First IL Bass Of 2010 « Reply #3 on: March 18, 2010, 05:17:45 AM » You give me hope that winter has finally turned away from us!! Nice one. I was looking at the forecast for the next two weeks and nature sure is a tease. I usually only get to get out on the weekends, look at these forecast temps. 18th 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Weds 64 64 44 43 50 52 58 56 55 44 60 67 67 61 Looks like I either brave the colder weekends or wait until the 28th to get out. I actually got an hour in for the first time in months last sunday, but it was unfamiliar terratory as I tried to fish the kankakee river (which was fast muddy and overflowing). with not even a nibble to show for it, but it sure felt good to me out there. I can imagine catching a nice fat bass was even nicer. Congrats!! Dug Logged In the end, it's not going to matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away. Bloomington, IL larrylargemouth Ultimate Basser Location: NE Pennsylvania Offline Gender: Posts: 7,914 Re: My First IL Bass Of 2010 « Reply #4 on: March 18, 2010, 07:57:06 AM » What a nice way to start the year. Good one! Logged ex301p Lunker Location: IL. Online Gender: Posts: 1,387 When In Doubt, Just Frog It! Re: My First IL Bass Of 2010 « Reply #5 on: March 18, 2010, 10:37:10 AM » Thanks all. I Hear that Dug. There calling for another snow day this Saturday. Going to have to get out for a bit today and tomorrow. I think I am going to try this 20 dollar Spro BBZ shad for a bit today. Bought two last year, lost one on the cast due to Power Pro breaking and have yet to even get a fish to look at the other one, but for 20 bucks and the fact the bass where busting shad yesterday, I have to at least try it again before I add it to the list of the bait monkey tricked me into doing it lures I have purchased over the years. I have several of such that I have hanging off a shelf on my desk for if they can't catch fish at least they make good decorations. LOL « Last Edit: March 18, 2010, 10:42:16 AM by ex301p » Logged OCBassman Charter Member Location: Harvard, Illinois Online Gender: Posts: 8,280 Trick um & Stick um....... 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