Shell Knob

[Bill Babler]

What a difference a day makes. Bright sun and flat water means no white bass.

Started at 6 am on one of my favorite spots at the knob and topwater action, was outstanding for k's and Smallies. Not chasers or rising fish, we were bringing them up on a spook and a fin. We saw no chasers, even the whites we did catch, were not up. Did see some huge Smallmouth crusing the shore during first light.

Did manage to catch 7 really big whites in conjunction with the Blacks.

22 topwater fish by 9 AM and that bite just died. Went to the Shakey head for another 7 fish all keeps, and then that was over by 10:30 and it really got tough for me.

Fished till noon with only two more fish both shorts and went to the cafe.

AS far as white vs smalljaws. I have yet to see a white jump or do anything other than straight line pull. If you have your drag set right, he is in the boat period. He is not a trickster and the only thing he will try and do is muscle up.

Jaws on the other hand will jump, cartwheel. Run right as the boat, dive under it come up on the other side and jump. There favorite trick is to come in just when you think you have them whipped and then do a fast vicious dive at the boat, while you are on a short string. I have never seen a white do any of this and I have caught thousands. He is a brainless straight line bully. Great to catch and a fantastic puller. But come on. He is not in the same league as a SMJ.

I believe someone said in a post if they were tied tail to tail the White would win the pulling contest. The way I see it, the Smallie would untie the knot or find a limb to wrap it around and break the line. Maby the same braun, but way more brain for the SJ.

[Tightline]

Humm,seems its not to hard to get ole Babler going. Bill I think everyone would agree Smallies put on a good show but you said a Smallie would kick a Whites butt,and I just don't think that would be the case in a pulling contest.But I am glad you conceded at the end of your post (maybe the same braun).You might be right about more brains,thats why the Black Bass family is the most fished for species in the US,because they are so smart and hard to catch!

I really thought I'd hear more about Ford,Chevy comment,oh well,everyone have a great week end its gonna be nice outside.I am going Perch jerking tommorow on TR,hope its cloudy and or windy.