I am on the board for August! The leaking oil bath hub and then a bad back have kept me off the water for awhile but I am over those problems. I was going today even if I had to lie flat on an air mattress and row out on the lake. The lakes around here have a heavy stain and the deep water weeds have largely disappeared.
Good deal. I know how you feel if I don't get to wet a line for a few weeks.
Big fish are scarce for me right now. Haven't caught anything over 3#'s in at least a month.
I don't think I caught a fish last Saturday that hit two pounds so my catches were small. I alternated between topwater and finesse though and caught everything on finesse. Only one hit on top and the fish hit the lure hard enough to knock it out of the water but avoided the hooks. I had some crankbaits and a swim jig tied on but ended up never getting those rods out of the box which was probably a mistake.
Originally Posted by jbassman87
I think you are going to make it.
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Congrats on the big September bass Joel! I got on the board for September today. We are almost done with the easy months.
Yep, Nov and Dec ,ight prove challenging. I also have a big scratch in the bottom of my boat that needs to be fixed. Not sure I can wait until Jan to have it done, but not having it might keep me from getting this accomplished.
Getting that scratch fixed is a tough decision. If you wait until January, that could derail your quest for 2024.
On the board for October.
Hopefully your boat is done soon and you get on the board for October
Was able to get the boat back on Friday and made it out for a little while yesterday late. Took a bit to catch one, as Wilson County might be starting to turn over.
Congrats! The lakes I fish haven't turned over yet but fishing has slowed down. The lakes around here seem to be suffering from green algae which is ruining water clarity.
On the board for November! Tough day though. One month to go and it will probably not be easy.
Good deal Craig. I was able to manage a few fish on Sat as well. It was very tough for me though. Thought I was going to have to count a little 12" fish for a bit until one around 15.5" finally bit.
Congrats Joel!
On the board for December so mission complete in 2023. Tough day with the breezy cloudy weather and water temps of 42-43. Only 8 total and they were all small but I will not complain. Your turn Joel.
Mine might be in jephordy. Yesterday was probably my best chance time and weather wise this month, but the starting battery was shot when I went out to get ready to go.I had been nursing that battery all year, so I imagine the cold finally did it in.
Finished the feat yesterday. Only four a my little meadow pond and they were not very impressive. Hopefully I can get out again on the boat before Dec is over and catch a keeper to make me feel a little better about counting a Dec fish.
Congrats Joel! I knew you would figure out a way to get it done. I have been recovering from COVID but am hoping to get back on the water this weekend.
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