Nice day on DVL..............and then chaos!! So the day started out a normal beautiful day with no wind and fish to be had. Was on the lake early, and caught my first fish at 6:45am.

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

So the day started out a normal beautiful day with no wind and fish to be had. Was on the lake early, and caught my first fish at 6:45am. Rest of the morning hit a lot of different spots and picked up 7 more in the 1-2lb range. About 12:30 decided to flip a new worm for a few casts. Most of you who know me would never guess I would try this. It was a fatty 6" Watermelon/Red Flake someone had given me. Now the FUN begins.

First off this all happened because I made a bet with Matt (Bassmatter) on who would catch the biggest fish this year. After flipping this big old worm a few times to no avail, it was time to head in. Figured I would flip it out there and let it sit while I put everything away. Put my rod in the holder and started cleaning things up. Half way through putting things away, I glance over at my rod, and the line is straight. Figured it just got snagged in a tree, and went back to putting things away. Glance over again, and hey, my line is now moving. Picked up the rod and discover there is a really nice fish on. After a really good battle, I land him and dang this is a BIG one, bigger than any Matt has landed so far! Our rule for the bet is a pic with the scale attached and readable. So I weigh it and it is exactly 5.0lb. I have a little bracket that I set the phone on for pics. Problem, I had put it away (still holding fish). I finally get it back out, now where did I put the phone? Finally find it and it if OFF (still holding fish). Finally get it on and have to sign in, but I can't see diddly because of the glare. I am now trying to set up the phone for a pic with the fish and scale. Still can't see diddly, and still holding the fish, and don't want it to die. No problem, just put the fish in the well and turn the water on (have not used it in about three years). I end up unscrewing the flow tube instead of the plug. Screw it, back to taking some kind of "Authenticated" photo. (Still holding fish). Decide to put the fish in the water for a minute to make sure it is O.K. Finally, lay the fish down by the scale and hope for the best. Meanwhile, I have drifted right up against the shore. Not a great picture of the fish, but hey the fish survived

Da Lake

DVL with snow capped mountains in the distance

Best this OBG could do considering the circumstances!!

Fishandrods Loc: Alpine Ca foothills of San Diego

OldBassGuy wrote:

So the day started out a normal beautiful day with no wind and fish to be had. Was on the lake early, and caught my first fish at 6:45am. Rest of the morning hit a lot of different spots and picked up 7 more in the 1-2lb range. About 12:30 decided to flip a new worm for a few casts. Most of you who know me would never guess I would try this. It was a fatty 6" Watermelon/Red Flake someone had given me. Now the FUN begins.

First off this all happened because I made a bet with Matt (Bassmatter) on who would catch the biggest fish this year. After flipping this big old worm a few times to no avail, it was time to head in. Figured I would flip it out there and let it sit while I put everything away. Put my rod in the holder and started cleaning things up. Half way through putting things away, I glance over at my rod, and the line is straight. Figured it just got snagged in a tree, and went back to putting things away. Glance over again, and hey, my line is now moving. Picked up the rod and discover there is a really nice fish on. After a really good battle, I land him and dang this is a BIG one, bigger than any Matt has landed so far! Our rule for the bet is a pic with the scale attached and readable. So I weigh it and it is exactly 5.0lb. I have a little bracket that I set the phone on for pics. Problem, I had put it away (still holding fish). I finally get it back out, now where did I put the phone? Finally find it and it if OFF (still holding fish). Finally get it on and have to sign in, but I can't see diddly because of the glare. I am now trying to set up the phone for a pic with the fish and scale. Still can't see diddly, and still holding the fish, and don't want it to die. No problem, just put the fish in the well and turn the water on (have not used it in about three years). I end up unscrewing the flow tube instead of the plug. Screw it, back to taking some kind of "Authenticated" photo. (Still holding fish). Decide to put the fish in the water for a minute to make sure it is O.K. Finally, lay the fish down by the scale and hope for the best. Meanwhile, I have drifted right up against the shore. Not a great picture of the fish, but hey the fish survived

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Nice day and a 5 pounder to finish the day was worth it. 5 lb bass is my largest and caught it on a live shiner at el cap. Your DD is coming in the future! I’ll email you about next week on the bay.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Nice fish, congrats!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

OldBassGuy wrote:

So the day started out a normal beautiful day with no wind and fish to be had. Was on the lake early, and caught my first fish at 6:45am. Rest of the morning hit a lot of different spots and picked up 7 more in the 1-2lb range. About 12:30 decided to flip a new worm for a few casts. Most of you who know me would never guess I would try this. It was a fatty 6" Watermelon/Red Flake someone had given me. Now the FUN begins.

First off this all happened because I made a bet with Matt (Bassmatter) on who would catch the biggest fish this year. After flipping this big old worm a few times to no avail, it was time to head in. Figured I would flip it out there and let it sit while I put everything away. Put my rod in the holder and started cleaning things up. Half way through putting things away, I glance over at my rod, and the line is straight. Figured it just got snagged in a tree, and went back to putting things away. Glance over again, and hey, my line is now moving. Picked up the rod and discover there is a really nice fish on. After a really good battle, I land him and dang this is a BIG one, bigger than any Matt has landed so far! Our rule for the bet is a pic with the scale attached and readable. So I weigh it and it is exactly 5.0lb. I have a little bracket that I set the phone on for pics. Problem, I had put it away (still holding fish). I finally get it back out, now where did I put the phone? Finally find it and it if OFF (still holding fish). Finally get it on and have to sign in, but I can't see diddly because of the glare. I am now trying to set up the phone for a pic with the fish and scale. Still can't see diddly, and still holding the fish, and don't want it to die. No problem, just put the fish in the well and turn the water on (have not used it in about three years). I end up unscrewing the flow tube instead of the plug. Screw it, back to taking some kind of "Authenticated" photo. (Still holding fish). Decide to put the fish in the water for a minute to make sure it is O.K. Finally, lay the fish down by the scale and hope for the best. Meanwhile, I have drifted right up against the shore. Not a great picture of the fish, but hey the fish survived

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Nice pig Garey. A 5" watermelon red flake is my go to bait. Next time, leave the phone out till the end. 😁 Thanks for sharing my friend. 👍🏻

1Oldboat42 Loc: Kearney, Nebraska

So glad to read that the chaos was getting a picture and not a true disaster or crash. Congrats on your great catch!

PaulFish Loc: Southern California

Nice fish indeed!
I'm sorry that I missed you today, my friend Eric busted a post on a bridge in his mouth yesterday and was lucky to get into his dentist this morning, l just got a text from him and he spent a miserable hour in the chair as they had to figure the implant out.
We are shooting for next Thursday and I would like to see there again.
Eric had a pretty good week, out 3 times always caught 8 to 10 fish, mostly under 2 lbs but 2 nice ones like yours.
I will try to call you tomorrow

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice 👍

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

OldBassGuy wrote:

So the day started out a normal beautiful day with no wind and fish to be had. Was on the lake early, and caught my first fish at 6:45am. Rest of the morning hit a lot of different spots and picked up 7 more in the 1-2lb range. About 12:30 decided to flip a new worm for a few casts. Most of you who know me would never guess I would try this. It was a fatty 6" Watermelon/Red Flake someone had given me. Now the FUN begins.

First off this all happened because I made a bet with Matt (Bassmatter) on who would catch the biggest fish this year. After flipping this big old worm a few times to no avail, it was time to head in. Figured I would flip it out there and let it sit while I put everything away. Put my rod in the holder and started cleaning things up. Half way through putting things away, I glance over at my rod, and the line is straight. Figured it just got snagged in a tree, and went back to putting things away. Glance over again, and hey, my line is now moving. Picked up the rod and discover there is a really nice fish on. After a really good battle, I land him and dang this is a BIG one, bigger than any Matt has landed so far! Our rule for the bet is a pic with the scale attached and readable. So I weigh it and it is exactly 5.0lb. I have a little bracket that I set the phone on for pics. Problem, I had put it away (still holding fish). I finally get it back out, now where did I put the phone? Finally find it and it if OFF (still holding fish). Finally get it on and have to sign in, but I can't see diddly because of the glare. I am now trying to set up the phone for a pic with the fish and scale. Still can't see diddly, and still holding the fish, and don't want it to die. No problem, just put the fish in the well and turn the water on (have not used it in about three years). I end up unscrewing the flow tube instead of the plug. Screw it, back to taking some kind of "Authenticated" photo. (Still holding fish). Decide to put the fish in the water for a minute to make sure it is O.K. Finally, lay the fish down by the scale and hope for the best. Meanwhile, I have drifted right up against the shore. Not a great picture of the fish, but hey the fish survived

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Very nice LM OBG.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Nice day and a well told story.

kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

Nice catch, nice story. Thought it was going to end with you losing the fish while messing with the phone. Glad it did not!!

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

OldBassGuy wrote:

So the day started out a normal beautiful day with no wind and fish to be had. Was on the lake early, and caught my first fish at 6:45am. Rest of the morning hit a lot of different spots and picked up 7 more in the 1-2lb range. About 12:30 decided to flip a new worm for a few casts. Most of you who know me would never guess I would try this. It was a fatty 6" Watermelon/Red Flake someone had given me. Now the FUN begins.

First off this all happened because I made a bet with Matt (Bassmatter) on who would catch the biggest fish this year. After flipping this big old worm a few times to no avail, it was time to head in. Figured I would flip it out there and let it sit while I put everything away. Put my rod in the holder and started cleaning things up. Half way through putting things away, I glance over at my rod, and the line is straight. Figured it just got snagged in a tree, and went back to putting things away. Glance over again, and hey, my line is now moving. Picked up the rod and discover there is a really nice fish on. After a really good battle, I land him and dang this is a BIG one, bigger than any Matt has landed so far! Our rule for the bet is a pic with the scale attached and readable. So I weigh it and it is exactly 5.0lb. I have a little bracket that I set the phone on for pics. Problem, I had put it away (still holding fish). I finally get it back out, now where did I put the phone? Finally find it and it if OFF (still holding fish). Finally get it on and have to sign in, but I can't see diddly because of the glare. I am now trying to set up the phone for a pic with the fish and scale. Still can't see diddly, and still holding the fish, and don't want it to die. No problem, just put the fish in the well and turn the water on (have not used it in about three years). I end up unscrewing the flow tube instead of the plug. Screw it, back to taking some kind of "Authenticated" photo. (Still holding fish). Decide to put the fish in the water for a minute to make sure it is O.K. Finally, lay the fish down by the scale and hope for the best. Meanwhile, I have drifted right up against the shore. Not a great picture of the fish, but hey the fish survived

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Great story & Great fish Garey ! Congrats , and beautiful photos !🤙🤙

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

Thank you all for the nice comments as it certainly was a day to remember.

Lessons learned:
Expect the unexpected!!
Put the phone away last, like Fred said
Turn your well on at least once a year so you can remember how to use it.
Use that worm again!
Might want to learn how to take a Selfie!
Take a friend or the wife with you so you can have the photographer ready

You would think at my age, you would know all these things. But hey, I am still out there "Catching"

TimFly Loc: Hacienda Heights, CA

kandydisbar wrote:

Nice catch, nice story. Thought it was going to end with you losing the fish while messing with the phone. Glad it did not!!

I thought it was going to end with the phone in the water.
Great job!

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

TimFly wrote:

I thought it was going to end with the phone in the water.
Great job!

Thought it was at one point

40GRIT Loc: San Ramon, CA

OldBassGuy wrote:

So the day started out a normal beautiful day with no wind and fish to be had. Was on the lake early, and caught my first fish at 6:45am. Rest of the morning hit a lot of different spots and picked up 7 more in the 1-2lb range. About 12:30 decided to flip a new worm for a few casts. Most of you who know me would never guess I would try this. It was a fatty 6" Watermelon/Red Flake someone had given me. Now the FUN begins.

First off this all happened because I made a bet with Matt (Bassmatter) on who would catch the biggest fish this year. After flipping this big old worm a few times to no avail, it was time to head in. Figured I would flip it out there and let it sit while I put everything away. Put my rod in the holder and started cleaning things up. Half way through putting things away, I glance over at my rod, and the line is straight. Figured it just got snagged in a tree, and went back to putting things away. Glance over again, and hey, my line is now moving. Picked up the rod and discover there is a really nice fish on. After a really good battle, I land him and dang this is a BIG one, bigger than any Matt has landed so far! Our rule for the bet is a pic with the scale attached and readable. So I weigh it and it is exactly 5.0lb. I have a little bracket that I set the phone on for pics. Problem, I had put it away (still holding fish). I finally get it back out, now where did I put the phone? Finally find it and it if OFF (still holding fish). Finally get it on and have to sign in, but I can't see diddly because of the glare. I am now trying to set up the phone for a pic with the fish and scale. Still can't see diddly, and still holding the fish, and don't want it to die. No problem, just put the fish in the well and turn the water on (have not used it in about three years). I end up unscrewing the flow tube instead of the plug. Screw it, back to taking some kind of "Authenticated" photo. (Still holding fish). Decide to put the fish in the water for a minute to make sure it is O.K. Finally, lay the fish down by the scale and hope for the best. Meanwhile, I have drifted right up against the shore. Not a great picture of the fish, but hey the fish survived

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Like Kandy said, I thought the phone was going to Davy Jone’s locker. Great fish Garey, glad it all worked after the FUBAR of handling!!