Dec. 5, Big M area

[Quillback]

I made it this morning to Big M without being attacked by any critters so things were off to a good start.

There was a decent Ned Rig bite today, cloudy day, not much wind - this is the kind of day that usually works well for me fishing a Ned this time of year.

I caught 21 on the Ned, 5 keepers, one was a decent meanmouth.  Couple of them were smallmouth and one 12 inch largemouth, the rest were los spottos.  Had some retention issues today, lost 6-8 that were halfway to the boat that got off.

Most fish were in 10-20 FOW, around primary or secondary rocky points.  Having some trees on the points helped.

Fished a 1/8 oz head with a cut Zinker.  Slow drag on the bottom.

WT 51

[Dutch]

Great cloudy cool morning trip.  I noticed the other day that you are tougher than I am.  I have started carrying an extra cap or so in the truck.

[Johnsfolly]

Nice smallie Jeff. Sounds like a good time. I haven't bass fished like that in years.