Always Fun and Never Dull - OA Big Bass Challenge

[rps]

As I reported last week, I checked to make sure the motor and batteries would be up to my first fishing trip this Spring, the OA Big Bass Challenge. What I failed to check was the battery in my trolling motor remote. At my first spot, I couldn't deploy the motor. I went back to my slip, drove to the Holiday Island hardware store and bought two so I would have a spare next time. As a result, I really wasn't "on the water" until nearly 8:30.

I tried a crankbait and a slow rolled twin spin. No joy. I finally found a bite in 9 to 15 feet of water using a pbj Ned. I landed 15 bass, a mix of spots and largemouth.  Not a single one was a legal keeper. No trophy again this year.

Others competing found a crankbait bite. The top four fished weighed 4/15, 3/6, 3/3, and 2/15. Jeff and Robert (Quillback and Muddywater) had the site set up and much good food was shared. Thanks guys! QB took pictures and will post a formal report with names and pictures.

[crazy4fishin]

It was an awesome time and the weather was great

C4F

[kdc]

Good time,  caught lots of fish had 5 keeps mostly on rock crawler all 10 ft or less fishing it slow wtr temp 48 to 51

[cheesemaster]

Ya, it was a great time. Fishing was good, I had 5 keepers with the 3.6 being my biggest. Already looking forward to next year.

[shark bait]

It was a great day for fishing and enjoying great food with everyone.  Thanks everyone!

[Phil Lilley]

Babler took me around to all his good spots, at least he said they were all of them

We caught a bunch of bass but no big ones.  I think we had 3 keepers out of 20+ fish.  Fished a wiggle wart, rock crawler, a ned and a grub.  I'll let Bill give the proper, bass lingo names.

I think I'll bring my trout rods, 2-pound line and white marabou jigs next time... show you guys how to catch those stinkin' bass

[fishinwrench]

Good job fellas!   I'm sure all involved had a great time.    

[magicwormman]

6 hours ago, Phil Lilley said:

Babler took me around to all his good spots, at least he said they were all of them

We caught a bunch of bass but no big ones.  I think we had 3 keepers out of 20+ fish.  Fished a wiggle wart, rock crawler, a ned and a grub.  I'll let Bill give the proper, bass lingo names.

I think I'll bring my trout rods, 2-pound line and white marabou jigs next time... show you guys how to catch those stinkin' bass

You can teach most men to fish, but to teach a trout man to bass fish is a challenge!

[Ketchup]

11 hours ago, cheesemaster said:

Ya, it was a great time. Fishing was good, I had 5 keepers with the 3.6 being my biggest. Already looking forward to next year.

Good job cheese. 

[big c]

Sorry i couldn't make it, love the reports!!!!