Micropterus: October 2010

Saturday, October 23, 2010

7 + pounder!

Okay not exactly the huge bass I was looking for, but it really had me hoping when I was reeling it in. The Smallmouth was the biggest of the outing...

Friday, October 22, 2010

I had a great day on the river. There were some serious fights put up today on the river. I moved away from my Shimano Sahara spinning reel, to the Quantum Energy baitcaster just to get the fish in faster today, and it was the right move. I think I spooked less fish. I had a few moments where I thought I was going to break 20 inches, but I didn't. But, I did catch some tanks! I caught at least 10 fish that were 3 lbs or more! These fish were thick and strong. I guess I would like to say that this catch was all skill, but when smallies are hungry they just bite about anything!

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Sunday Smallies!

It was a fun afternoon. I actually was happy with my catch today. The belly on the 19 1/8 incher was ridiculous!

Big Belly!

18 plus

Fat 19 1/8

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Do the big ones always get away?

18 incher

Again, the biggest bass got away...shoulders, and at least 19 inches... Unbelievable! Well, keeps me going back I guess. The thing that I don't understand is. Why don't the smaller ones get away?

Fighter

Eating minnows?

There is no left eye.

Upper lip must have been damaged.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Tiger Muskie!

This is a pretty Tiger Muskie, and my first. Hit on a perch bait.

Smallmouth feeding on crayfish!

17 1/2

17 1/2, 2.79 lb, crayfish sticking out of stomoach!

I caught 5 smallies over 17 inches, but I had one that had to be 19 inches get off. I have been using braided line, and a medium heavy rod, because these fish fight like mad! I screwed up by not playing the fish more, and thinking that I could just handle another one with my heavy gear. When I had it close enough to land, it took off between my legs and dislodged the hook. Strange thing is, I have had the same thing happen before.