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Couldn't Stand It Any Longer... 1st Bass in 2010
I couldn't take it any longer. I haven't gone bass fishing since November of last year. Today I was afforded an opportunity to go downtown and I just happened to have some of my gear in the car.
I tried a homemade crankbait for some field testing the first 10-15 minutes with my casting rig. The bait wiggled as hoped. Whew! However, there were no bites. I put down the casting rod and picked up my spinning rod rigged with the drop shot. Within a few minutes, I felt that sensation I had been craving for 5 dead-long months.... A take from a fish; a smile formed on my face as I reeled up the line to set the hook. Took a quick photo, let it go just as fast, packed up and headed home.  She was small, but so what. First fish of the season and I'm on the scoreboard. Bam! No more bassin' blues. -ib
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04-23-10, 02:32 PM
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Arx (
 ),That fish makes up what it lacks in stature with sheer beauty. What a purdy fish!! I bet you felt like screaming "CODE BROWN!!!!" 
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04-23-10, 03:01 PM
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wAY tO GO ib!!!...I was so happy for you I couldnt control my caps-lock and Im too lazy to edit it.
But I agree with NFE,I have a hard time seeing a smallie that doesnt impress me with beauty...Very nice fish,glad you had to pleasure to catch her
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04-23-10, 03:06 PM
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Way to go. Always feels good to knock the skunk off.
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Very beautiful fish and congrats on the first one of 2010! That dropshot always seems to produce!
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04-23-10, 04:19 PM
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Smallmouth are so unique in their color patterns. I bet it sure felt good to get a little of the winter rust off.
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Agree with all. That's a beautiful looking fish. Congrats on starting your hot streak
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Sounds like a good week! I caught 4 largemouth between 10 and 12" last night! Gratz on that beauty of a smallie!
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 Thanks guys. The fish looks bigger because I have short arms and that is as far as I could keep her away from my cell phone camera. She was a beauty who was full of fight and vigor. quote: "I bet you felt like screaming "CODE BROWN!!!!" "I almost spit my coffee on the monitor.
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04-23-10, 07:09 PM
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Sweet IB! Congrats! I don't see how you northerners do it!
5 mouths no fishing!!  You have my respect!
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Congrats! Now hurry up and catch some more.
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04-23-10, 10:32 PM
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Congrats island, that is a "PURDY" smallie fer sho.
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That is a pretty small mouth! Now that the ice is broke for 2010, get back out there and get some more!
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04-25-10, 06:46 PM
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Congrats Alex , it is great to get that monkey off your back ain't it
Jim
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