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Had an 11 bass morning today at El Capitan. All over 2 pounds with a couple over 3.

I was fishing a Texas rigged TRD Crawz, pitching it right to the bank and into the weeds then jigging it back out.

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It was fun watching you fight that thing! You da man as always. I caught a couple of fours this week and later that same day I finally tied into a 6.5 pound bass too! The bigger fish seem to be hanging around more up shallow which is great for me in a tube.

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This was my underspin cat at Murray last year. Pulled me around in the tube for a while!

Looks like a fun day.

Awesome as always Mr. Brandt!

Like @VinnyBass I figure you are all tired of seeing my Murray posts. Still, I thought I'd share a couple of pics of a decent bass and a large bluegill caught on consecutive casts with the same bait. Fun!

I was fishing my Ark gravity BFS on a Dobyns 701c. I have a new favorite rig. It's a #2 light wire ewg hook. I Texas rig it with a 1/16 oz Nako bullet weight which I peg it with a couple of bobber stops above and below the weight. I usually keep the weight about 1/4" away from the hook.

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Thanks Vinny! Yeah guys I can't begin to tell you how many fish that this rig has produced for me! Because of the that small gap elaztech baits stand up really nicely, and it really comes through rocks and cover well.

It was really awesome seeing you all out there! It was my first time at Sutherland but it certainly won't be my last. Thanks for showing this old guy the ropes out there. My final count was 14, not including three dinks which would have made it 17. All in all in awesome day!
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What are you guys bitching about? We got to spend the day fishing! You should try ultralight gear. Suddenly those "clones" will feel a lot more exciting...but be warned... it's addictive and you'll never want to go back. Your old gear will feel like broomsticks and about as sensitive.

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Awesome post. No one is ever really gone brother and of course he saw you. Congratulations on a great fish and an excellent day.

JWall wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 10:45 amSome of the topwater afficianados will say topwater all the way and I will admit I’m a worm/plastics guy at heart so pick your poison.

Me too! But frogs can be fun occasionally as well!

Oh hell yeah Mcfish. Those that get it do though. It's my zen meditation. Being part of the moment, soaking in the universe and all time. Honestly, catching fish is a blast but fishing is far more soul edifying to me.

Awesome as always Vinny

16 bass between Hodges on Wed. and Murray on Fri. all on this new little crankbait I just got that's about the size of my thumb. It's an Evergreen PC-5 in Baby Bluegill color. Dives quickly to 10 feet and runs perfectly true out of the box. It's a bit pricey at $15, but I can't argue with the ...

Bummer man, but still exciting eh?

It has rattles. Great little bait!

Arrived at Otay just as they opened the gate, and launched my tube from North Point. No sooner had I kicked out than the bass started busting all around me.

Caught my first 5 on a topwater walking bait. Then switched over to my little deep diving crankbait. Caught 11 more bass and 8 really large ...

Awesome story and report! Yes I have found them, cleaned them up and fished them, just as I hope someone finds lures I've lost and put them to use!