First trip of the year

Dave Smith · 03-28-2010, 02:04 PM

Travis Reeser and I went out to see if we still had the knack and we hit really good conditions- we got 24 jig bites between us- the most either of us has ever had. We were on a great roll of not missing any or loosing any, but after going around the slough once and realizing the bite was really on, we decided to go around one more time, fishing much deeper into the cover this time. On the second run, all the fish we hooked were deep, deep in cover so we did start loosing some. I broke off three in a row despite my best efforts not to and we each lost a couple gorillas! Most of our fish were in the 4 to 6 pound range, but we managed one that went 8-2- the only one we weighed. The smallest were around 2 1/4 pounds. What they lacked in gut they more than made up for in shoulders! A few of the pics:

River Ranger · 03-28-2010, 02:22 PM

Good Lord. well done Dave.

Super Fluke · 03-28-2010, 02:37 PM

A record day for sure! They all look big and healthy to me.Looks like it was a nice day weather wise to boot.If that doesn't get you excited I don't know what will.Oh when you say 24 bites I believe you

.Plan and simple you put the

on them.We have only scratched out 5 fish this year so far.Biggest a smidge under 4.Great job to you and Travis.Did you have first crack or were you in the back of the boat all day?

flippinbaits · 03-28-2010, 04:16 PM

that is amazing

haulin'bass · 03-28-2010, 04:16 PM

NICE stack of pigs Dave

gottafish · 03-28-2010, 04:27 PM

Man is there anything you suck at? Net youll be sporting a neck full of Bass bands

portlandstatekid · 03-28-2010, 04:59 PM

Still got it, so confirmed.

Finneus Polebender · 03-28-2010, 05:16 PM

Your first trip bag for the day has more pigs than my whole carreer definite mastery

DJD · 03-28-2010, 06:16 PM

Wow, nice pigs! Thats the color water I love to see when Im out fishing!

Tar Heel · 03-29-2010, 06:29 AM

Looks to me like you guys are busting a roost, and that's a "no no" in some circles. Oh, oops, wrong forum, GREAT JOB!

Dave Smith · 03-29-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gottafish

Man is there anything you suck at? Net youll be sporting a neck full of Bass bands

Yup- golf (well, and everything else)

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Originally Posted by portlandstatekid

Still got it, so confirmed.

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Originally Posted by Finneus Polebender

Your first trip bag for the day has more pigs than my whole carreer definite mastery

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Originally Posted by DJD

Wow, nice pigs! Thats the color water I love to see when Im out fishing!

Well, to all of these nice compliments, I would say that we really did hit this perfectly, and by pure luck- the weather, the water, the moon- the slough had had pretty light fishing pressure- could make anyone look good. Nothing compared to the difficulty of many of the catches made by guys on here in the past.

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Originally Posted by Tar Heel

Looks to me like you guys are busting a roost, and that's a "no no" in some circles. Oh, oops, wrong forum, GREAT JOB!

LOL! There were lot's of geese around- but yeah, the fishing was kind of like that on this day. I think the most bites we have ever had on this slough was like 6 or 7. Thanks for all the kind words, guys, and Travis thanks you all, too- good fishing to all!
DS

MXRacer105 · 03-29-2010, 08:58 AM

Sweet pics! A day to remember

brackshooter · 03-29-2010, 09:08 AM

Holy crap, I swear, I would pay money just to be in the boat and WATCH you fish Dave......Great day for sure.

Lunkerlander · 03-29-2010, 12:29 PM

Nice fish Dave! Did either of you guys almost go in the water while setting the hook on that little boat?

Josh Marthaller · 03-29-2010, 01:40 PM

Wow nice fish. I recognize your partner there. I bought his bass bantom pond boat off of craiglist last year ha!

catfishman89 · 03-29-2010, 04:27 PM

Impressive. Is this in oregon. Holy smokes those are beasts.

BassBware · 03-29-2010, 08:42 PM

wow!! great catch

nitrobass · 03-30-2010, 05:23 AM

Cliff D. · 03-30-2010, 06:40 AM

Looks like a great day of fishing for bass, anywhere. Guess I'll make it a point to talk to Travis about it next time I see him at church .

Tred73 · 03-30-2010, 07:04 AM

Reminds me of some Bill Dance show. All you needed to do was have an ugly Orange Tenessee hat and I swear it was him. Great Trip.

Super Fluke · 03-30-2010, 08:32 AM

Dave,if you teach me some tricks on how to catch those toads in the spring,I COULD TEACH YOU HOW TO HIT THE GOLF BALL THATS EASY ,NOW STRAIGHT IS A DIFFERIENT STORY

Wreckless · 03-30-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tred73

Reminds me of some Bill Dance show. All you needed to do was have an ugly Orange Tenessee hat and I swear it was him. Great Trip.

Are you telling me that Dave & Travis RIGGED that trip???!!

GOOD JOB!!! Dave & Travis.....This will make me give up on springers FAST!

Spade · 03-30-2010, 10:15 AM

So based on the date change on the camera pictures you had a lot of action just before and after noon?

Mr6lbR · 03-30-2010, 10:58 AM

WOW! What a day. I am just speechless! Good work!

Sgt.Slaughter · 03-30-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tred73

Reminds me of some Bill Dance show. All you needed to do was have an ugly Orange Tenessee hat and I swear it was him. Great Trip.

Bill Dance who?!?!?!

Tar Heel · 03-30-2010, 11:55 AM

Bill Dance--he must be of my generation. I wonder if Dave Smith has considered making a duckling or gosling top water bass lure? Can you imagine how that one would sell to the big fish crowd--worthy of 30 minute infomercials. "Now the lifelike craftsmanship sought by waterfowlers is available to trophy bass fishermen, BUT for a limited time only." Maybe add leg bands to the trophy models as an attractant.