OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Well, I have reached a milestone in my boat. Today I brought over the rail, fish # 1,000. Doesn’t sound like a major accomplishment, as a few people here on the stage catch that many in a couple of weeks or months and they have told us so. I pretty much only target LMB’s. Went to San Vincente reservoir with my wife this morning looking for 3 fish. At my first stop, got slammed by a monster, and had it on for about three minutes. Then it took a major run (dive) right at the motor, and poof, goodbye. Lost a couple more then started landing them. Caught my third fish about 9:30 am and my Magic Number was accomplished. Caught a few more and it was starting to push 100* and the little lady said it was time to go.

At the ripe old age of 71, I caught my first LMB about 8 ½ years ago, and as most of you know I was an ocean fisherman first. Spent over 50 years out there on open waters. When we moved inland, and my body told me I couldn’t handle the big boys anymore decided to try bass fishing. I will hit that magic age of 79 in about a month and I can still launch and take my boat out of the water by myself.

Started out shore fishing for a year and graduated to rental boats for the next two years. Five and a half years ago, bought my first bass boat and absolutely love it. I believe I have turned into a decent fisherman and have landed my share of quality bass. Only one task remains………The Great DD!

The Highlights:
Average trips per year: 35
Best day ever: 36 LMB’s
Best Five fish in one day: 23.5lbs
Total LMB’s caught in the boat: 934: By me 698
Personal Best: LMB 8.8lbs, SMB 5.2lbs
Skunks: 22
Favorite people to fish with: My grandkids of course!

I am so thankful to God for giving me the opportunity to do something I love. Hopefully it will last another few years, or at least until I get that DD!!

The 1,000th fish to come aboard!!


Da Skunk Buster


Nice little 2.32 lb


Even smaller 2.2 lbs

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Congrats Garey! I've never kept track of the number of any type of fish I've caught over the years. I probably should have. Keep it up buddy, the DD is coming.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Thx Fred, decided to do a log when I bought the boat. Refer back to it for references, water temp, where fish were caught, time of day, lake I was at, etc. Helps sometime to decide where to fish that day.

JDFishes Loc: Atlantic County

Your an inspiration! I worry by the time I retire I won’t be able to continue what I love. Trying to stay in shape and hopefully make it one day. Your stats are impressive at any age!

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Thank you JD, you will get there, and when you do, you will love it even more

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Congrats on your milestone!

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

OK, I give up; what’s a “DD”?

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Daily Double?

DVTracker Loc: Harrisburg, PA.

Congrats and keep it going!

Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania

Congrats OBG. I’m like Fred and never kept track but it sure would have been interesting. lol. Keep up the good work

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

A DD is what most of us are chasing. Double Digit, the elusive 10 lb LMB

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Thank you kindly. Just thought it would be interesting and would be helpful for future trips. Never too late to start a log.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Thx, was really looking forward to this day!!!

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Congratulations Amigo !!🤙👍What an accomplishment ! Deserving People are Rewarded, and you most certainly are an excellent Human Being,, all that said ,,Tell me a Story My Friend !!🙏😊🤙

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Oh yeah!… I remember now, you mentioned that not long ago. 🙄
I guess I don’t even think in “DD” terms
YET. I’m still hoping for an 8 lb’er ! My PB is only 6lb-8oz.
(Kansas bass) 🥴