Author Topic: Nice day, New spot (Read 1256 times)

Yachtzy · « **on:** Feb 09, 2016, 01:57 PM »

With only one day off, and my son wanting to fish, left me with a task of finding a place to go. I use Google maps to get an idea, then pack the truck and drive there. Had three plans, and the first one worked, didn't have to go far at all. Found 8" of black, and the only people there. Just one very respectful snowmobile. He wouldn't even come near our traps, and the whole time he was racing around, flags were popping constantly. When he left, it slowed down and turned into a pickeral fest. First trap in at 10 am, and left at 3 pm, beautiful weather all day. Ended up with 10 LM and 12 pickeral, and a bunch off muffs also. Jr. did good for his first time out this year, besides clunking the biggest of the day rite at the hole. I set him up years ago with circle hooks, and it made a big difference. He's getting better at laying down the line neatly when pulling one in, he actually listened and remembered what I said. Never been here before, but will study it more in the boat this spring.

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 02:07 PM »

That's awesome! Nice job!

otzi · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 02:46 PM »

Good for you and especially your son, nice looking Bass!

lenz · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 03:07 PM »

some nice looking fish, nice job

burp

manitron · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 03:08 PM »

Great work, both of you!

MrE1979 · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 03:18 PM »

way to get out. Paid off also.

Atta Boy! · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 03:45 PM »

Well done boys!!!!!!!!!!

craiger · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 03:51 PM »

nice mess o' bass!

ICEHOLE · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 03:53 PM »

looks like a great day to me!

BaitBucket · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 04:09 PM »

Awesome job man, and great work getting out with the little man.

Check out the Iceshanty kids gathering post at the top of the forum if u havent allready. Lots of kids, fun, and fish. Always a good time.

bassaddict 21 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 04:12 PM »

Great day with your son!

MarkN · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 05:27 PM »

Great report! Nice stuff!

Pike Guy Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 05:36 PM »

Great job. Always nice to see kids holding fish

dam bass · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 05:52 PM »

Great day with your son. That's awesome . You have had a good season so far. Nice bass

Ash82 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 06:47 PM »

Great job and pics!

wbfishboy · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 06:58 PM »

great fish,,the place I checked out today was wide open, not even a skim

Jschumacher · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:27 PM »

Some nice looking bass you and your boy got Chris. Nice job

67f100 · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:42 PM »

HOLY CRAP DUDES WHAT A TRIP!!!!

anglure · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 09, 2016, 09:49 PM »

Way to pass it on Dad ! Great report and pics !

gadabout · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 05:22 AM »

awesome day/great pics of your boy.

Jay Fat City · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 08:17 AM »

When your son finishes learning how to put the line down neatly, please have him teach ME! I'm the worst!

Jay

BaitBucket · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 08:19 AM »

Its a good skill to know, would sure stink to lose a fish because of it.

Jay Fat City · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 08:22 AM »

Quote from: BaitBucket on Feb 10, 2016, 08:19 AM

Its a good skill to know, would sure stink to lose a fish because of it.

I've never come close to losing a fish because of it, but after releasing the fish ... sometimes its a frozen bird's nest that needs to be picked free of knots. Blah.

macdaddyjb82 · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 09:50 AM »

Awesome pics! Can't complain when you have a day like that on the hard stuff.

PeterSaloom · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 10:06 AM »

If you have a second person it is helpful to have them man the spool and excess line while you hand line the fish. Just make sure they are paying attention if the fish decides to make a run.

Yachtzy · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 02:09 PM »

Thanks fellas.

It's been hard to get Jr. out there as he's getting older. I have to compete with the iPhone, iPad, and Xbox! For some reason he didn't feel like it was winter last month because there was no snow on the ground. Meanwhile I was thrilled with no snow, way easier pulling the sled on slick ice.

Icicle1 · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 10, 2016, 05:22 PM »

Great day

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Author Topic: Nice day, New spot (Read 1256 times)