1st Retirement Solo Trip: Took the opportunity with one nice day in-between storms to get back on Berryessa. On the water at 7 am and by 11 am, no fish, one bite. Went to a new area...

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

Took the opportunity with one nice day in-between storms to get back on Berryessa. On the water at 7 am and by 11 am, no fish, one bite. Went to a new area and it was ON! Caught 8 fish and lost 3. All spots and smallies. One spot weighed in at 4.2 lbs and had one smallie tip the scales at 3.6 lbs. Called it a day and got the smile on my face home before 4 pm. Yesterday's limit was right at 17 lbs and all fish returned to the Lake. Retirement is FISHTASTIC!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

NoCal Steve wrote:

Took the opportunity with one nice day in-between storms to get back on Berryessa. On the water at 7 am and by 11 am, no fish, one bite. Went to a new area and it was ON! Caught 8 fish and lost 3. All spots and smallies. One spot weighed in at 4.2 lbs and had one smallie tip the scales at 3.6 lbs. Called it a day and got the smile on my face home before 4 pm. Yesterday's limit was right at 17 lbs and all fish returned to the Lake. Retirement is FISHTASTIC!

ALRIGHT ! Those are great, congrats.

bdworm Loc: Ukiah calif

very nice

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

saw1 wrote:

ALRIGHT ! Those are great, congrats.

Thanks Steve! Good luck in Tahoe this weekend!

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

bdworm wrote:

very nice

Thank you bd!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

NoCal Steve wrote:

Thank you bd!

Thanks brother, I'ma need it.
It's snowing now. Just have to see what the mornin brings. 😐👍🙏🤠

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

NoCal Steve wrote:

Took the opportunity with one nice day in-between storms to get back on Berryessa. On the water at 7 am and by 11 am, no fish, one bite. Went to a new area and it was ON! Caught 8 fish and lost 3. All spots and smallies. One spot weighed in at 4.2 lbs and had one smallie tip the scales at 3.6 lbs. Called it a day and got the smile on my face home before 4 pm. Yesterday's limit was right at 17 lbs and all fish returned to the Lake. Retirement is FISHTASTIC!

All right Steve! I see you're learning the retirement game, and doing well. I'm not sure you learned your lesson about laying the net down on the stern deck though. 🤣
Nice catching brother, and beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing with us.

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

Fredfish wrote:

All right Steve! I see you're learning the retirement game, and doing well. I'm not sure you learned your lesson about laying the net down on the stern deck though. 🤣
Nice catching brother, and beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing with us.

Lol... thanks Fred! I'm a slow learner but those feisty smallies always remind me. That big boy was not on the deck! Lol

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Fredfish wrote:

All right Steve! I see you're learning the retirement game, and doing well. I'm not sure you learned your lesson about laying the net down on the stern deck though. 🤣
Nice catching brother, and beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing with us.

He's a slow learner alright. I think he even peed on the electric fence TWICE. 😫😥😁😂

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

NoCal Steve wrote:

Took the opportunity with one nice day in-between storms to get back on Berryessa. On the water at 7 am and by 11 am, no fish, one bite. Went to a new area and it was ON! Caught 8 fish and lost 3. All spots and smallies. One spot weighed in at 4.2 lbs and had one smallie tip the scales at 3.6 lbs. Called it a day and got the smile on my face home before 4 pm. Yesterday's limit was right at 17 lbs and all fish returned to the Lake. Retirement is FISHTASTIC!

Way to go NoCal! Bring that mojo to the M&G!!

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

40GRIT wrote:

Way to go NoCal! Bring that mojo to the M&G!!

Thanks 40! I'm on the fence about the M&G because of the date. There is always a two week period after the spawn you can't catch a bass at Clear Lake and BAM, 50 fish days happen. With normal weather, the M&G dates are not good. Plus, the previous weekend is Memorial so we have the annual family gathering at Lake Almanor. Now that I'm retired, I may decide to stay in the mountains vs returning to the hot valley. It's going to be a last minute decision for me.

NoCal Steve Loc: Dunnigan, CA

saw1 wrote:

He's a slow learner alright. I think he even peed on the electric fence TWICE. 😫😥😁😂

And it was FUN both times!

Wv mike Loc: Parkersburg area. Wv

One thing about it it doesn’t get old
Great start

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

NoCal Steve wrote:

Lol... thanks Fred! I'm a slow learner but those feisty smallies always remind me. That big boy was not on the deck! Lol

Smallies can jump like frogs in the boat. I've had them jump from the floor of my boat and tail slap me, while I was reaching for the scale.

Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸

NoCal Steve wrote:

Took the opportunity with one nice day in-between storms to get back on Berryessa. On the water at 7 am and by 11 am, no fish, one bite. Went to a new area and it was ON! Caught 8 fish and lost 3. All spots and smallies. One spot weighed in at 4.2 lbs and had one smallie tip the scales at 3.6 lbs. Called it a day and got the smile on my face home before 4 pm. Yesterday's limit was right at 17 lbs and all fish returned to the Lake. Retirement is FISHTASTIC!

Sounds like you broke the code and had a great day.
Congratulations. You’re gonna like retirement.