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It boggles my mind why someone would feel the need to post a fake report- especially Barrett?

It’s Barrett, it’s an amazing fishery.

Maybe some feel they need to embellish numbers like lost count over 100… maybe insecurities, justifying far drives from out of town with a lot of expenses? Who ...

It seems like this post has gotten on a fish-count track, all well and fine, but I think it started due to old catch pics being included or even other lakes. Then yesterday a video was posted as this weekend and the lake was obviously higher than it is this year. The road down to the dock, parking ...

Goofy fish counts are nothing new at Barrett. Every day some kook will claim 2-300 at the dock for him and his buddies or even individually. That said, there are also talented guys who have put in a ton of time that put up big numbers. I keep my fish counts/tactics between me and my friends that I ...

Yup all the time, it’s part of the fun and it’s not about beating the others on my boat but rather doing for our own personal bests. Nothing like hearing our separate clickers going off.

I do count my fish for the most part. At one time I was taking a picture of every fish. On the opener of San V after Damn rebuild I posted on the site 95 bass. Of course some said no picks BS. I had pics of them and posted pics of group pictures. I was weighing also as a lot were 4 to 7lbs. But at ...

On any given day, on any lake, I’m keeping track. As far as what constitutes a catch, that’s always been the same no matter the location. Have to touch it. Doesn’t mean lipping it, just gotta touch it before it got off if that happens. That being said, I totally agree with pretty much everything ...

We definitely count in our crew. Each one of us is extremely competitive whether on the lake, bay, or ocean. I don’t think it takes away from anything, its just who we are. I also think it forces us to adapt quickly to stay in the game. Its rare that the lures tied on the night before aren’t changed ...

Everyone that fishes Barrett was drawn to it for the possibility of catching “100 fish in a day”. If you don’t count, how will you know if you achieved that magic number? I do it for fun just to see if I could beat my personal best. Numbers as well as weight.

You don't have to be competing to count fish. I like knowing how many I catch in any situation. I will often fish new lures or techniques regardless of the count just to see what works since that is how one gets better. And I count fish no matter whether I am fishing with others or alone. But you ...

Party pooper alert: If I catch more than 10 fish anywhere, I won't be able to give an exact count most of the time. I don't care and don't like those kinds of thoughts - how many will I catch, affecting my choices? I learned at Loveland that chasing the highest numbers of the easiest-to-catch fish ...

I live pretty close by all entry ways to the gate. Ill take a drive this evening to let you all know the status of what I find.

Gd morning

Theo will do fine, you not sure!
Bummer when a hook fights back.

A red badge of courage! Glad he is ok. I don't think the weather should have much effect. I will be there on Sunday as well. I look forward to seeing you guys out there! We can compare notes. Cheers!

Fishing was great today. It should be good tomorrow too. John followed Theo's dropshot method. I used poppers, Rapalas, weightless creatures and this nifty little strolling jig I found that is just like candy if they see it.

Gearing up now! I’m hoping for some top water action in the am.


We saw plenty of swirls and splashes all over and the minnow produced too. I tried out a larger reaper fished weightless so it would stay on top of the muck. It got me a handful of fish before I decided I better not let Theo have ...

The only difference I see will be the road may be a little smoother......Laurie said she was going to scrap it. Will be there Sunday too. LGF.....D

TommyP


Hopefully the road gets some much needed love! See you out there Sunday. Will be me and my two boys.


Laurie dragged it 5 times ...

Great report! You have the fluke down. Congrats on some bigger ones. It's been fun running into you and Theo this season. Maybe see you on some other lakes now.

Certainly not the Big B of old but still fun. Like a whole new lake with the level near full. All my spots of the previous years gone and replaced by new great looking zones. Took a while to find any numbers but they are there. Small plastics and senkos were working early. Angry slab bluegill ...

Those smiles tell the tale, great start for the boys. I bought the basic 30lb thrust MinnKota Endura transom mount for about $120 at BassPro. You can place it to the side of the big motor or mount it up front on either side of the front platform with a small board to give the bracket a flat surface ...