March 22nd : Relaxation and First Spring Bite!

Since we didn't have any kids today I figured I would spend the last few hours of daylight after work on the pond.  I decided to try out a few of the new baits I hadn't got a chance to try out yet.  The two I threw the most were a topwater Strike King Rage Shad rigged with a 6/0 red AWG hook.  Man what topwater action this bait puts out.  Its still a bit early for the topwater bite here but let me tell you I am really excited.

The second bait I threw was one of the swimjigs I picked up at the fishing show last month, with a Strike King Rage Tail Chunk as a trailer.  I caught 4 small largemouths on it today, all really shallow, but they bit like 10 pounders.

I can't wait till next month when the fishing really gets interesting.

Till next time.

Wes

3-17-2011 : Pond fishing with Orion!

First off, let me say how much I love being able to come home from work and it still be daylight out.  My 9 year old nephew, Orion, and I decided to wet a few lines today on the pond.  We fished for about an hour, me with a Strike King Rage Tail Toad rigged with no weight, and him with a senko rigged drop shot style.  No bites.  I changed to a Yum F2 Shakelicious worm  and still no luck.  He changed to a BPS square bill shallow crankbait and instantly got a bite but missed it.  I explained to him how to set the hook properly and the next time he brought in about a 12 inch largemouth.  I forgot to take the camera so no pics but all in all we had a great time.

Till next time.

Wes

March 6th, 2011 : Bass Pro Anniversary Presents!

Went to Bass Pro today and picked up some stuff for my smallmouth trip in April.  Thanks to my wonderful wife for everything.  This was all an anniversary present.  Here's what I got.

1.  Bomber Switchback Shad

2.  Bomber Flat Bill Crank in Red Craw

3.  Bomber Flat Bill Crank in Red Craw

4.  Yum F2 Shakealicious Worm in Green Pumpkin

5.  Yum F2 Money Craw
6.  Strike King Rage Tail Chunk
7.  Strike King Rage Tail Craw in Bama Craw
8.  Strike King Rage Tail Craw in Green Pumpkin
9.  Strike King Rage Tail Frog in Pumpkin/Pearl

Like I said this is all for my fishing trip in April.  Its a two day float trip on the New River.  Six of us are going and it should be a blast.

Till next time.

Wes