Ham Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 Got home last night from this year's spring fling at Tenkiller. It is only my wanderlust that takes me away from my beloved Bull Shoals, but I could be equally Happy fishing at Tenkiller full time. I will spare you the neurotic details and cut to the chase. We whacked em. A lot of size. A lot of species. And just a lot of fish. BUT it was lots more difficult than the previous two years experience. The lake being 5 feet low didn't help my feelings much, but didn't really hurt us and showed me some gravel areas to remember. what "messed" us up was that fish were in later stages of spawn if not post spawn AND we had lots of sunshine. At times, it was a grind. I start pressing because I'm not catching them fast enough. The question is always am I using the best technique for the conditions I'm facing. I'm seldom satisfied with how fast the buried are coming. we caught a lot more LMB this time around and a lot less Spotted Bass. White Bass are everywhere in the lake and varied btw being a pleasant distraction and an antidepressant. Friday we fished bass for a few hours and then caught crappie for the table. Although, it seemed like we caught almost as many smallies while trying to crappie fish. I'm hoping my hands heal from the fins, hooks, and teeth rub marks. I've Got a crap ton of gear to straighten out. Need to pull it together quickly. BSL is on fire. Work first, play later. bfishn, Johnsfolly, JestersHK and 3 others 6 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Ham Posted April 15, 2017 Author Posted April 15, 2017 Actually weighed this one 3 lb 7 oz Daryk Campbell Sr, Mitch f, BilletHead and 3 others 6 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Ham Posted April 15, 2017 Author Posted April 15, 2017 JestersHK and Daryk Campbell Sr 2 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Ham Posted April 15, 2017 Author Posted April 15, 2017 Crappie are fun. 14 1/2 inches MOPanfisher, BilletHead, JestersHK and 1 other 4 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
MOPanfisher Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 Crappie and smallmouth, now that's a dream combination. Ham 1
Ham Posted April 15, 2017 Author Posted April 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, MOPanfisher said: Crappie and smallmouth, now that's a dream combination. I'm gonna ruffle some feathers, but several times a got a tick on my Baby Shad and was disappointed when it turned out to be a smallie. Again. BilletHead, MOPanfisher and Daryk Campbell Sr 3 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Ham Posted April 15, 2017 Author Posted April 15, 2017 We caught a lot more LMB this time around. Cajunangler caught a bunch this size. JestersHK 1 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Ham Posted April 15, 2017 Author Posted April 15, 2017 My one tube fish. SMH. JestersHK 1 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
MOPanfisher Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Ham said: I'm gonna ruffle some feathers, but several times a got a tick on my Baby Shad and was disappointed when it turned out to be a smallie. Again. It's a tough thing to have to deal with. Ham 1
BilletHead Posted April 15, 2017 Posted April 15, 2017 2 hours ago, Ham said: I'm gonna ruffle some feathers, but several times a got a tick on my Baby Shad and was disappointed when it turned out to be a smallie. Again. Yep to quote Phil and Duckydoty "just another stinkin' bass" . BilletHead Daryk Campbell Sr 1 "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
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