Off We Go!

[Mitch f]

On the 2012 OAF Float and Boat.....or maybe just Float. We left Al's house at about 7:30 this morning, with a wonderful breakfast by Mary, we'll keep ya posted.

[Gavin]

Break a leg!

[Smalliebigs]

sorry guys.......I hope you have a safe and sweet float.....my money is on Andy for a 20 incher.....aw hell who am I kidding all three of you will nail some bigguns

[Greasy B]

Good luck,

[Stoneroller]

where were the invites?

[msamatt]

Mitch:

I hope you guys have a great trip. The topwater bite really turned on around 11 am on both Saturday and Sunday during the Rodeo on the James two weekends ago. In fact, Steve Harrison and I enjoyed two hours of what I can honestly say were the best topwater fishing anywhere last Sunday afternoon. That morning we fished from JRO to Blunks and around 11 we started fishing a long hole. For the next two hours we caught fish after fish on topwater: LM, SM, Spots and Hybrids!! We were both throwing a Cultiva Zip N' Ziggy (about the size of a zara puppy) and I was also throwing a super spook junior because it seemed like the fish wanted a slightly bigger target. Steve was throwing a slightly darker bait than mine and was enjoying much better action than me (note to self: get rid of at least two of the baits in you box and replace with darker shade of baits you know that work). He even caught two dinky largemouth on the same topwater bait. See the pic. Anyway, even with the shallow water I think the potential is still great for some hot topwater action.

[Smalliebigs]

Mitch:

I hope you guys have a great trip. The topwater bite really turned on around 11 am on both Saturday and Sunday during the Rodeo on the James two weekends ago. In fact, Steve Harrison and I enjoyed two hours of what I can honestly say were the best topwater fishing anywhere last Sunday afternoon. That morning we fished from JRO to Blunks and around 11 we started fishing a long hole. For the next two hours we caught fish after fish on topwater: LM, SM, Spots and Hybrids!! We were both throwing a Cultiva Zip N' Ziggy (about the size of a zara puppy) and I was also throwing a super spook junior because it seemed like the fish wanted a slightly bigger target. Steve was throwing a slightly darker bait than mine and was enjoying much better action than me (note to self: get rid of at least two of the baits in you box and replace with darker shade of baits you know that work). He even caught two dinky largemouth on the same topwater bait. See the pic. Anyway, even with the shallow water I think the potential is still great for some hot topwater action.

Matt,

I'm glad to hear you guys did well on topwater at the rodeo......it dosen't get any better some killer topwater action no matter what the species.It sounds like you had a great trip???...kudos

Scott

[Mitch f]

Mitch:

I hope you guys have a great trip. The topwater bite really turned on around 11 am on both Saturday and Sunday during the Rodeo on the James two weekends ago. In fact, Steve Harrison and I enjoyed two hours of what I can honestly say were the best topwater fishing anywhere last Sunday afternoon. That morning we fished from JRO to Blunks and around 11 we started fishing a long hole. For the next two hours we caught fish after fish on topwater: LM, SM, Spots and Hybrids!! We were both throwing a Cultiva Zip N' Ziggy (about the size of a zara puppy) and I was also throwing a super spook junior because it seemed like the fish wanted a slightly bigger target. Steve was throwing a slightly darker bait than mine and was enjoying much better action than me (note to self: get rid of at least two of the baits in you box and replace with darker shade of baits you know that work). He even caught two dinky largemouth on the same topwater bait. See the pic. Anyway, even with the shallow water I think the potential is still great for some hot topwater action.

Matt, congrats! looks like you had a great time! topwater is as fun as it gets