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Apr 4, 2022 11:13:15   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
JB134 wrote:
Just to clarify, the smallmouth were 3 lb fish. The Lakers were 6-& lbs. I wish it was the other way around !!! Lol


That would be a fight huh JB 🤪

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Apr 4, 2022 11:14:34   #
Papa Jack Loc: Indianapolis
 
JB134 wrote:
Just to clarify, the smallmouth were 3 lb fish. The Lakers were 6-& lbs. I wish it was the other way around !!! Lol


Even three pounders are nice to catch.

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Apr 4, 2022 11:22:38   #
Graywulff Loc: Cortez,Co.
 
JB134 wrote:
Air temp at launch 27, warming to 51. Water still cold at 40 and pretty much crystal clear… managed a few smallmouth that I located on the new live scan, but still not much happening yet in the shallows. But I would occasionally see balls of bait suspended in 20 ft, with fish working the edges. I suspected they were not my targeted species, and tossed a drop shot into the middle. As I thought, they were Lake Trout and hungry. Well, I can never resist going tight, so I managed about 6 of them between 6-8 lbs. Also fun on the light stuff. Fish ate the drop shot, swimbaits and small tubes. It’s only gonna get better too. Can’t wait. Tight lines to all.
Air temp at launch 27, warming to 51. Water still ... (show quote)
I’m only sorry I never had the opportunity to fish Flathead lake. Love the pics JB keep ‘em coming. I hope your catching is always that good too so we might get a selfie from you with a smile attached……. Just kidding buddy!

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Apr 4, 2022 13:53:13   #
E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek
 
nice pics JB,thanks for sharing

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Apr 4, 2022 14:25:53   #
Billycrap2 Loc: Mason county,W(BY GOD) Virginia, 🇺🇸🦅
 
JB134 wrote:
Air temp at launch 27, warming to 51. Water still cold at 40 and pretty much crystal clear… managed a few smallmouth that I located on the new live scan, but still not much happening yet in the shallows. But I would occasionally see balls of bait suspended in 20 ft, with fish working the edges. I suspected they were not my targeted species, and tossed a drop shot into the middle. As I thought, they were Lake Trout and hungry. Well, I can never resist going tight, so I managed about 6 of them between 6-8 lbs. Also fun on the light stuff. Fish ate the drop shot, swimbaits and small tubes. It’s only gonna get better too. Can’t wait. Tight lines to all.
Air temp at launch 27, warming to 51. Water still ... (show quote)


Now that What I call actually catching fish on pictures shot.Thank for the pictures 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🎣🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐠🐠🐋🐋🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

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Apr 4, 2022 14:58:42   #
ronso Loc: kansas
 
i fished Flathead, Hungry Horse, Swan, and Kocanusa back in the 70s spring time runs of different species up the streams from the big lakes were outstanding. Monster Dolly Vardons to 20 lbs hitting 10" plugs was nothing short of unbelievable. There weren't any smallmouth in the lakes back then. I found Millacs in Minnesota for the 21 to 25" Smallies. I loved my yrs. in the Flathead valley/Bigfork Thank you for bringing those memories back.

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Apr 4, 2022 15:02:29   #
bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington
 
I truly enjoy your pictures.

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Apr 4, 2022 16:49:30   #
Ringleb Loc: Montana
 
Cool to see you in action again! If I put in at Polson, can I catch these in the river section or the lower west shore? Excited about fishing again!!

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Apr 4, 2022 19:28:09   #
Sport Loc: Sacramento county north. California
 
JB134 wrote:
Air temp at launch 27, warming to 51. Water still cold at 40 and pretty much crystal clear… managed a few smallmouth that I located on the new live scan, but still not much happening yet in the shallows. But I would occasionally see balls of bait suspended in 20 ft, with fish working the edges. I suspected they were not my targeted species, and tossed a drop shot into the middle. As I thought, they were Lake Trout and hungry. Well, I can never resist going tight, so I managed about 6 of them between 6-8 lbs. Also fun on the light stuff. Fish ate the drop shot, swimbaits and small tubes. It’s only gonna get better too. Can’t wait. Tight lines to all.
Air temp at launch 27, warming to 51. Water still ... (show quote)


That's a beautiful place you've got there JB. The pics in the water are great. Do you hoist them or release them in the water? The one's ain't headed for the grill. I've got those old tin tongs, work well. If I could catch a fish.

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Apr 4, 2022 21:01:27   #
JB134 Loc: Montana
 
Ringleb wrote:
Cool to see you in action again! If I put in at Polson, can I catch these in the river section or the lower west shore? Excited about fishing again!!


I haven’t fish down there yet, but have great intel that there is good largemouth fishing down that way too. It’s on my agenda. With so little pressure on these bodies of water, there’s ton of fish to be had…

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Apr 4, 2022 21:03:41   #
JB134 Loc: Montana
 
Sport wrote:
That's a beautiful place you've got there JB. The pics in the water are great. Do you hoist them or release them in the water? The one's ain't headed for the grill. I've got those old tin tongs, work well. If I could catch a fish.


A little of both. The Lakers are pretty heavy so I just keep them in the water and remove hook… unless I take a pic with my fat face with it…

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Apr 4, 2022 21:13:52   #
Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.
 
ronso wrote:
i fished Flathead, Hungry Horse, Swan, and Kocanusa back in the 70s spring time runs of different species up the streams from the big lakes were outstanding. Monster Dolly Vardons to 20 lbs hitting 10" plugs was nothing short of unbelievable. There weren't any smallmouth in the lakes back then. I found Millacs in Minnesota for the 21 to 25" Smallies. I loved my yrs. in the Flathead valley/Bigfork Thank you for bringing those memories back.


That is so cool ronso, Mom and Stepdad Kermit lived in Pablo, but I've now heard it's been inherited to Polson,,,do you happen to know a man by the name of Darcy? Native American there awesome dude !!

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Apr 4, 2022 22:52:04   #
Sport Loc: Sacramento county north. California
 
JB134 wrote:
A little of both. The Lakers are pretty heavy so I just keep them in the water and remove hook… unless I take a pic with my fat face with it…


Yea. Size and weight are obvious in a picture. No point in stressing a fish by lifting it you don't mean to keep. I'll eat every keeper I want to and baby the rest for release. Course I gotta catch one first. Our spring striper run is here. Steelhead are still here. Sneaking out between chores. You sure can catch fish.

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Apr 5, 2022 00:49:16   #
Ringleb Loc: Montana
 
Thanks. I’ll try it soon.

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