Back from Zoar 8/19 (Page 4): Glad to hear that you're having success. That brings back memories. A chrome/black back Rebel was my go-to for many years when I was young. I still have...

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jwid wrote:

Not setting records, not getting skunked either. Has been good for a 1.5 to 2 pound Lmb most of the time. I have to work a variety of baits to get to them. Top water chugging a 6 inch silver Rapala has been the latest success story. Quick picture, lesson learned, released, that bass won’t be hitting a floating Rapala for awhile.

Glad to hear that you're having success. That brings back memories. A chrome/black back Rebel was my go-to for many years when I was young. I still have some with half the chrome worn off. I should throw some next time I get out. Thanks for the reminder. Keep at it brother, they'll get more playful as the water cools down.

Jwid Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO

Fredfish wrote:

Glad to hear that you're having success. That brings back memories. A chrome/black back Rebel was my go-to for many years when I was young. I still have some with half the chrome worn off. I should throw some next time I get out. Thanks for the reminder. Keep at it brother, they'll get more playful as the water cools down.

Picked that one up at a pawn shop for $3. Hard to find wood ones and new is about $12. Another facet of fishing. Finding good old lures.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jwid wrote:

Picked that one up at a pawn shop for $3. Hard to find wood ones and new is about $12. Another facet of fishing. Finding good old lures.

It's nice to see the resurgence of some of the classics. If they worked back in the day, they'll work now. You don't need the latest, greatest, $25 Megabass stickbaits, when a classic Rapala or Rebel will work as well.
Topwater classics like Hulu Poppers and Jitterbugs still produce when used in the right conditions.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

You made the best of it Fred, congrats!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

OJdidit wrote:

You made the best of it Fred, congrats!

Thanks John. Even little Smallies are fun to catch.

Dakoda Loc: Cle Elum, WA

Fredfish wrote:

Thanks Russ, I love to share the misery :-) br At ... (show quote)

Good morning Fred. Total skunk yesterday and a $50 parking fine. One boat launch is closed, so I was told the other launch was free parking by a city employee. Evidently the city police didn’t get the same message. I’m definitely going to protest the fine.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Dakoda wrote:

Good morning Fred. Total skunk yesterday and a $50 parking fine. One boat launch is closed, so I was told the other launch was free parking by a city employee. Evidently the city police didn’t get the same message. I’m definitely going to protest the fine.

That sucks Russ. Skunked is enough of a letdown, but coming back it and finding a ticket ruins the whole day. I would definitely contest it.

Jwid Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO

Fredfish wrote:

It's nice to see the resurgence of some of the classics. If they worked back in the day, they'll work now. You don't need the latest, greatest, $25 Megabass stickbaits, when a classic Rapala or Rebel will work as well.
Topwater classics like Hulu Poppers and Jitterbugs still produce when used in the right conditions.

Fishing vintage, right on and saving $$.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jwid wrote:

Fishing vintage, right on and saving $$.

dtcombs Loc: Windsor, CT

I love the wiggle of an orange rapala, as it twitches on calm waters early in the morning...