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Seems that is how the "hot" baits are discovered. Someone modifies or plays around with an existing bait or technique and finds a new fish-catcher.

Thanks for the report!

I wear a buff all the time now, even on cloudy, winter days. Had a couple of pre-cancerous deals removed from my lip and ear this year, so I'm now done with exposing my face to the sun.

Tough day for me also, 9 bass, not a keeper in the bunch. Did get a Walter that was almost 4 lbs. that got to come home with me. All Ned fish except one bass on a McStick.

I think I'll get out there myself today.

Yessir, I'm thinking hair in craw colors. Never have fished a hair jig, but read lots of articles from folks saying they work well in the winter.

Too many choices out there in the JB world. And the color choices of each model.

That's what I am hoping for, a great game.

Now we have Ohio State and Oregon. I would think that Oregon is favored. That OSU QB, Cardale Jones has a strong arm, he can really rifle that ball downfield.

Mizzou looked pretty good. Not many SEC teams winning their bowl games this year.

Nice stuff Danger. Have you made any small hair finesse jigs in 1/8?

Thanks for the report, sounds like things have gotten a bit tougher out there.

Shoot, come on down to the tournament and bring the missus. I've never met most of the guys myself, but I am looking forward to putting some faces to monikers. As far as spots to fish for the tournament, send me a PM and I can give you some.

Cool screen shots.

Thanks for the video.

Thanks for the update on the results, I was curious what it took to win. 16 lbs. is a good bag.

Here's a link to the WTA website, lots of info available. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/dorothy-lake

They work great on a Ned head, so I'm told.

There are quite a few lakes in the mountains up there, if you are serious about it there's hiking books out there that will lay it all out. Go to Amazon and search "Washington hiking" or Cascades Hiking". There's also some good hiking/fishing on the Olympic peninsula. The guide books do a good job of laying out where the trails go, access points, etc., but not much detail on fishing opportunity. Fishing is hit or miss, some lakes are barren, especially since stocking lakes in the National parks was outlawed, but some do support natural reproduction, just no way of knowing what you're going to find until you get to the lake. And yes, there are trails/campsites that have access to multiple lakes. You also need to be in good shape, almost every trail head is at low elevation, and you'll have to ascend 3,000 to 4,000 feet to get to the lakes, at a rate of about 1,000 feet of elevation gain per mile. it's a workout, especially carrying a back pack full of stuff.

I have never fished the John Day river in Oregon, but it is reportedly an awesome small mouth fishery. You can spend a week floating the river, it's remote, you'll see very few other fishermen, and there some great scenery. There are guided multi-day trips or you could do your own. Of course, doing it yourself would mean bringing rafts or pontoons, all the camping gear etc., but it would be one heck of an adventure. If you went in mid-September, you should get nice weather - warm days, cool nights, perfect for camping. There's also other Oregon rivers that have great smallie fishing. If you're in Washington state, the Yakima river below Ellensburg is well populated with wild rainbows, it's catch and release, single barbless hook, it's best in late September/October, during the summer it is high and murky due to irrigation run-off. Two lane highway parallels the river through Yakima canyon which allows plentiful bank access. Being accessible, it gets lots of pressure, you would want to fish it during the week. Alpine lakes in the central Cascade mountains can be awesome, especially the ones that require more than 6-8 hours to hike in. Really helps to bring a tube or raft so you can get off the bank. Most of the lakes hold cutthroat, some rainbows, and there are a few with brookies. You won't get any over 2 lbs., but there's lots of them. August and September is the time to go, the snow is out and the weather is dry.

Yes a bunch of gills in the Rock and very little pressure on them. Some nice redear in the lake also, but they are much more elusive.

Excellent!

Look forward to reading you reports. We get a lot of "upper end" reports, but not many as to the rest of the lake.

Good job there Bluebasser, I've heard a pink worm will catch bass when they are bedding.

Yes, please let us know color, model and brand of whatever jerk baits work for you tomorrow. Too much of a pain to figure that stuff out, not to mention the wasted fishing time fishing a lousy color. It would be awesome if you could just text me photos to my mobile, that way I can see what is working without having to leave my recliner.