Windy bassin #grasspig

Lost my rod...#upgrade

Finally got out - #mnbass

Some Fun Smallie Action!

18 + for Drew

20 1/2 inch PIGGY 

It was a beautiful, sunny November day, and the smallies cooperated for part of the time.  The size was good, caught one giant, tall, fat majestic smallie. I still think the best fishing action is still coming.  I thought I had a seven pounder on, when I first saw the fish in the water.  The height, and width of the fish is far more impressive than the length.  Even though , it came in at a respectable 20 1/2 inches.  Drew came out to the river to test out his luck on the river too.  Fun to be out on such a great day with family, taking advantage of such a great fishery!  So, biggest fish were 20 1/2, 19 1/2, and four fish at 18 or so.  Nice day on the water.

Same 20 1/2 incher

19 1/2

one of the 18's

Wisconsin Bass

I managed to get outside this weekend at a lake near the cabin, to do some jig fishing.  The water temp. was just below 50 degrees on this lake, so I decided to stick with the jig for the entire afternoon.  I think it may have warmed to 52.  If I could do it over, I would have gone to a deeper local lake, that would have had warmer water.   I wouldn't consider this to be my favorite type of bass fishing, but it may have been the only option to put fish in the boat today.  The two fish I posted pictures of were the best ones of the afternoon.  I didn't bother to measure them, because I knew they were under 20".  This lake has boasted some piggies, and I really thought I was going to put a bigger one in the boat.  I am starting to realize that I am a total optimist, when it comes to fishing.  I always seem to see the possibility in a lake.  I haven't caught one in this lake more than 5 lbs, but I talked to a guy that caught two approaching 7!  So, I figure eventually, I will get into one of those beasts if I put in my time.  Lots of healthy fish in this lake, but it is proving to be a spring, and fall lake for me.

River Smallies with the Brothers

 So there were plenty of nice fish, on an even nicer day.  Would
you believe me if I said the fishing was slow?  Well, it was...  We
managed to put together a nice enough bag.  I caught 2 - 20 "
inchers, and a busty 19".  And I know that Jer put up a couple
over 19" too.  So, on a 60 degree day in October with brilliant fall
colors and the sun shining, there was nothing to complain about.
Plus, I didn't have to endure 3 hours of the Vikings.  Putting
together 5 or 6 fish over 19" inches with family is about as good
as it gets.

20 incher

Another 20"

Pig Move!

19" hunchback on Grass pig first cast

18 3/4 on Grass pig

Believer in the PIG

Still hitting the jerkbait...FAT!

Since this isn't a typical year.  I haven't been able to fish the way I did last year.  The weather, new baby, new job...the list goes on.  So, I took one out of someone else's book, and decided to finally give THE PIG a fair shake. The Grass Pig has been nailing them.  It holds up pretty well too to many fish attacking it too. I noticed that the fish wanted something moving.  Going to a local catch and release bass lake.  I caught two fish around 19" in my first seven casts.  I tried another lake  the next night and caught tons of fish shallow on the PIG.  Fun to fish.  Maybe I will finally get a 20" this year for the derby... I sure hope so.