PB Winter Bass Fishing Trip!
California Fishing
Feb 15, 2024 15:45:02 #
The Bus and I decided to test the water at Lake Berryessa. A little early for us but the urge to wet a line after a couple of months without fishing said "GO!" My expectations matched my skill level at catching cold weather bass, petty low. But my man George took me to school and showed me how to locate them, and how to finesse fish for them. Result? Best day of cold water fishing in my life! We caught over 20 bass (trifecta: spots, smallies, largies) and lost 3-5 at the boat. We both caught a 5 lb smallie! Best 5? 21 to 22 lbs! Beautiful day fishing with a great friend! First trip of 2024 and retirement bodes well for fishing the rest of the year!
Feb 15, 2024 16:10:32 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
The Bus and I decided to test the water at Lake Be... (show quote)
Congratulations on a fantastic George to share his expertise now it work,
Thank for sharing y’all day and pictures 👍🏽🎣🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐠🐠🐋🐋🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
Feb 15, 2024 16:15:26 #
Billycrap2 wrote:
Congratulations on a fantastic George to share his expertise now it work,
Thank for sharing y’all day and pictures 👍🏽🎣🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐠🐠🐋🐋🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
Thank for sharing y’all day and pictures 👍🏽🎣🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐠🐠🐋🐋🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
Thanks BC! It was a special day!
Feb 15, 2024 16:28:07 #
Shame on me for failing to mention that zero boat traffic, bald eagles, deer, and wild turkey sightings only made the day even more fantastic!
Feb 15, 2024 16:57:40 #
Feb 15, 2024 17:02:32 #
fool4fish wrote:
Beer batter smallies!! Yummy
We actually dropped 5 off with a close friend of George's. He was so excited! Note to all C & R fanatics: please don't waste anyone's time with your rhetoric on this post. It was the first time we harvested any bass in the last year and a half and it was a legal catch.
Feb 15, 2024 17:19:29 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
The Bus and I decided to test the water at Lake Be... (show quote)
Sounds like the trip of the year Steve, and George is a cold water Master. I just hope the rest of your season lives up to this one. Congratulations on your retirement, and the great catching you guys did.
Feb 15, 2024 17:28:42 #
Fredfish wrote:
Sounds like the trip of the year Steve, and George is a cold water Master. I just hope the rest of your season lives up to this one. Congratulations on your retirement, and the great catching you guys did.
Thank you Fred! Retirement for sure is off to a great start! A little scary living off a fixed income but mind, body, and soul said, "it's time!"
Feb 15, 2024 17:34:32 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Thank you Fred! Retirement for sure is off to a great start! A little scary living off a fixed income but mind, body, and soul said, "it's time!"
You'll be fine buddy. Don't forget the first rule of retirement, EVERY day is Saturday! How's your knee doing?
Feb 15, 2024 17:39:36 #
Took a long time to get here but it feels great. As I was climbing all around the boat I'm sure George got tired of hearing me comment what a miracle it is to be pain free! Lol
Feb 15, 2024 17:48:20 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Took a long time to get here but it feels great. As I was climbing all around the boat I'm sure George got tired of hearing me comment what a miracle it is to be pain free! Lol
Sounds like you're ready Steve.
Feb 15, 2024 21:06:24 #
That must have been a blast. They know how to stretch a line and some fine eating.
Feb 15, 2024 21:11:11 #
Wv mike wrote:
That must have been a blast. They know how to stretch a line and some fine eating.
Yes Mike... a phenomenal start for 2024. I'm still smiling from the fight that 5lb smallie gave me.
Feb 15, 2024 21:25:34 #
NoCal Steve wrote:
Yes Mike... a phenomenal start for 2024. I'm still smiling from the fight that 5lb smallie gave me.
Alright Steve. Congrats on a wonderful day and on RETIREMENT !
Feb 15, 2024 21:33:18 #
saw1 wrote:
Alright Steve. Congrats on a wonderful day and on RETIREMENT !
Thanks brother! I know you don't have a boat so, I'll text you when I need a fishing partner!
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