Quillback Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 Well my buddy John caught a 5.5 lb. bass today on the Ned rig, right off the chunk rock bank you can see in the background. We caught 17 or so, not a lot of fish, but decent quality, had 3 or 4 largemouth keepers besides the one above, and several spots in the 15-16" range. Spots were really fat, they are feeding up on something, couldn't see any craw antennas in their mouths, so it may be shad they are eating. Almost all came on the Ned, John got one on a finesse jig. We tossed some jerk baits and grubs for a bit, but the Ned seemed to be the only thing that interested them. Most of our fish came on main channel points and chunk rock banks. Except for the big one, they seemed to like some wood nearby. Did venture up the Kings to Viola for a bit, caught maybe 8 or so, all spots, on steep banks. Kings is stained to a pea green color. Water temps were anywhere from 39-43.
J-Doc Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Sounds like a grand trip to me. :-) Glad you were able to see a bud and fish with him. Got a few myself I'd like to take fishing if they'd ever come for a visit. You're getting pretty good with that rig. :-) Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience!
Champ188 Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Good job of guiding, QB. Glad you managed to quit drinking last night in time to sober up and go fishing. Seriously, glad you guys had a good trip and that's a darn fine bass. I'm just anxious to hear what it was REALLY caught on coz we all know the Ned won't catch big ones. Ham 1
jeb Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 I thought it was a catfish when I hooked the 5.5er. Never came up to the top at all until it was almost finished. Been fishing the Ned for a while now on TR and Beaver without success. So this was a break through day for me. Another good day on TR. Thanks for driving, Jeff. John B 08 Skeeter SL210, 225F Yamaha
dtrs5kprs Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 Well done gents. Really just takes that one light bulb day doesn't it?
merc1997 Bo Posted January 24, 2015 Posted January 24, 2015 looks like that nice one came right below the emarld beach ramp. bo
jay bird Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Yep bo I thought the same thing love that bank.
Guest Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Way to go! That's one helluva way to break thru. Not too many Nedders have landed a 5.5er. Braid & floro or straight floro? These kind of reports give me hope next time out.
jeb Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 6lb FlouroClear John B 08 Skeeter SL210, 225F Yamaha
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