Last outting of the year.

[keithdog]

Well, it had to happen eventually, but today is the last outing of the year. Putting the boat away for winter till spring tomorrow. But hoping to go out with a bang. Heading back to the same lake I fished last week and where I lost a HUGE bass. Tough cold work but someone has to do it. Only need five rods. Two crank bait rods, one lipless crank, a spinner bait and a rod for worms/jigs. But it's mainly going to be a crank bait fest, both lipped and lipless worked over gravel/rock beds. Will report on the day later. Have a great Friday everyone!

[joedog]

Keith, you have the very best last outingyou possible can!!!

I went out last night, rain all day till late then reached 47.
Not really cold I guess but remember, I don't have a lot of insulation.
Water was only down to 58 degrees though after an all day cold rain.
Told myself....last outing.....ya like I have the self control to make that happen.
Sat going to get to low 50s BUT Sunday, SUNNY which makes a huge difference this time of year.

Looking forward to the PICS.

[pro reel]

That sucks! Your not suposed to give it up until the ice is to thick to break with the boat.

[Dave63]

Good luck. I think I've got about 3-4 more trips before the decoys and guns come out.

[kennethdaysale]

Originally Posted by keithdog

Well, it had to happen eventually, but today is the last outing of the year. Putting the boat away for winter till spring tomorrow.

I hope you put a serious hitch in their getalong today Keith! Since we moved to Charlotte from S. Ga. in 97 I have usually taken Dec.-Jan. off, not because of hard water of course but I just never enjoyed the prospect of 2 or 3 bites a day. But last winter as I was busy sinking brushpiles in Jan and water temps in the high 40's I began trying some of the tecniques("I think I'll take a break before the next drop and fish a few minutes") I read about here and saw on utube and managed to pull on some top quality fish, so I've decided to try and really FOCUS this year.

[WatterBoy]

Hope you had a great last outing, Keith! Our boat was winterized today and is now in our garage for the next 6+ months. We also pulled our dock and boat lift up on dry land today and will finish other season-closing tasks tomorrow before we head home.

[keithdog]

Will post my thoughts of the final day in another post. I had written a long winded response yesterday for this post and the site said I wasn't authorized to post it. Pissed me off. And yes, I was logged in. Will try again later.

[MallenManson]

I haven't given the season up just yet, but I know every time I go out, could be the last for many months

[keithdog]

Originally Posted by MallenManson

I haven't given the season up just yet, but I know every time I go out, could be the last for many months

I'll hate putting everything away for the year, but with winter knocking at the door, I have too much to get done on weekends before it hits. Sleeping in on a Saturday will feel good though.

[MallenManson]

You know I feel your pain ; (