Chattering Down the River

[yaknar]

I got out on the river this week. To start out, it was in the 50's when I put in. That cold for August . I could see my breath on the river. I had three first on this trip. I bought 3 difference types of Z Man Chatterbaits, never fished them before. So I used chatterbaits for the first time, caught my first smallmouth with chatterbait and my first walleye on a chatterbait. I've caught walleyes before but never on a chatterbait.  I knew I had to leave one on my rods all the way down the river or it would be to easy to put on something I had more confidence in. Turns out I now have a new lure in my arsenal. I had a lot of fun fishing them. I'll start my next trip with one on a rod. I did catch one bass with a minnow in her  mouth and another with something, don't know what, in her mouth. I didn't catch a lot or anything big but had a fun time. Took pictures of a few and released them all....Great day on the river...

[moguy1973]

Food in the mouth of the last one looks like a lamprey possibly?

[yaknar]

Thank for the comment moguy1973. I didn’t have a clue. My guess was going to be baby Salamander. 

[Ham]

Checkered Mad Tom was the food item. 

[Bass Yakker]

Looks like a nice trip!

[yaknar]

Thanks for the comment Bass Yakker. Ham, I have never heard of a Checkered Mad Tom before so I had to google it. It said it is located in the upper White River System in Arkansas and Missouri, So I'm sure your right. It also said " the specie is uncommon."  I found a picture of what they were calling a "Ozark Mad Tom." So my question is, do I get credit for catching one or does the bass get the credit. On a side note I took the grandkid out today. A day of swimming, rocking throwing, rock skipping, water fights and some fishing. My grand daughter caught her personal best today. She was thrilled. It jumped out of the water 3 times and she was screaming and yelling while she was landing it. That's all she talked about on the way home. Great day on the river when you can bring the grandkids. Took pictures of a few and released them all.....

[BilletHead]

           Awsome!

   Good for her and you both.