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I was going to go to Murray for a few hours this morning to see if I could catch enough dinks to weigh them and see if the total weight could reach at least a pound and a half, but changed my mind. Instead I spent the morning at the SD river. Crank baits, spinnerbaits and under spins gave me some ...

Like always, one is better than none. But today, I said "one more cast" like 15 times...even went to a different body of water. And then...what ends up being the last cast yields me the joy I am searching for. Heart pumping, forgot I was cold, saw that big mouth and got really worried I wouldn't be ...

Well, at least I’m not getting skunked but I’m still looking for my first keeper of 2025. The little ones are always so ambitious

You know the day spent at Otay was slow but the company of Chris Pourboy Brandt made the trip memorable and worthwhile. That holds true for all of the forum guys I've had the pleasure to meet in person.

Even though Murray has been slow I've landed a few, and it's always good to see Kirk and Vinny ...

Spots

Once upon a time, I was asked what my favorite bass was to target. I blurted out "Spotted Bass!!" before the person asking could finish the question, and then went off on a campaign-like style pitch that would've made you think a Spotted Bass was running for office and I was their campaign ...

Last year, when I was able to get out twice a week, and with high water the fishing was epic for me at San V. It was awesome to be able to stay with he fish from 40-50' all the way up to the waterfall in Barona a couple of months later. Ill be getting out for my first trip of the year this weekend ...

On a jig, using BFS and battle to remember.

Last year, when I was able to get out twice a week, and with high water the fishing was epic for me at San V. It was awesome to be able to stay with he fish from 40-50' all the way up to the waterfall in Barona a couple of months later. Ill be getting out for my first trip of the year this weekend ...

Fishing is still somewhat tough at Murray but it seems to be changing for the better.

Set out this afternoon to get some practice in with the cheater box and found some scattered schools at 30-40 feet.

Still getting the hang of the livescope but its already proved its value in the few trips I've ...

Really enjoyed the pic!
What we have here is basically a Bass All-Star Team photo of some really great bass fishermen!
All I know is that the tough bass fishing you experienced today was not because of a lack of talent.Geez......I keep looking at the photo and the bass must of been lined up hiding ...

Nice job out there!
How did you get that bait down that deep?
I know most of the bass are down pretty deep this time of year as most of the shad I have
metered are down deep also. I haven't fished Murray for a while but glad to see that the
bite may be picking up. Tired of dinks and micro bass I ...

Really enjoyed the pic!
What we have here is basically a Bass All-Star Team photo of some really great bass fishermen!
All I know is that the tough bass fishing you experienced today was not because of a lack of talent.
Geez......I keep looking at the photo and the bass must of been lined up ...

I know a guy who fishes the pond who is one of those "I Only Throw Swimbaits" guys. He eats, sleeps and $hits swimbaits. A few days ago, he had made his way down from the parking area, with what seemed to be yet another gargantuan sized plastic swinging from the end of his 9 foot setup. He began ...

Really enjoyed the pic!
What we have here is basically a Bass All-Star Team photo of some really great bass fishermen!
All I know is that the tough bass fishing you experienced today was not because of a lack of talent.
Geez......I keep looking at the photo and the bass must of been lined up ...

Hit up San V for my first trip out of the new year. Got a late start. Hit the water at about 10 and fished until 2. Well Hell, I never got a single bite :cry: I started in Toll Road hitting both the backs of the coves and the points out to 50+ft. Saw some 2-3lb cruisers in the backs but they were ...

Moose, we had the same experience at Otay yesterday. There were 4 of us and we were all doing different things. It just wasn't a fishy day.

Another day of avoiding Murray, I found myself down at the SD river this morning. The weather was cold, then got unusually warm,which I thought was not a good sign but at least I am out fishing.
I threw all types of reaction baits in all shapes and colors that I thought would attract a bite and ...

Sounds like a real tough one out there, but you gave them lots of opportunities to gobble up your baits.
I have no doubt that those bass will pay the price in the future when you are slaying them for being jerks over the weekend. Thanks for sharing and tight lines always!

CorsoEnthusiast wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2025 7:29 am The dinky dinks are the only thing I’ve been catching so far this year too. I feel your pain. Bring on spring!

We are not that far away from when the real fun begins and there will be no need for me or you(and others)
hopefully to not share are dink pics...ha ha
Tight lines

This is the slowest start of a year I can remember. I'm hoping that the spring is so amazing that we all never speak of this strange time again. Hodges opens tomorrow. Sending good vibes out that the curse is lifted.