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May 22, 2023 19:20:41   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbelievable. First 2 Largemouth jumped at the boat and threw the hook! First fish in the boat was a Rocky. Finally got a 1.5 LM in the boat at the guarantee tree . Next bite was a Snot Rocket at the brushpile, who also jumped off at the boat, ok by me. I tried some new wood and hooked a nice fish that dove into the sunken tree and got hung up. After 5 minutes of trying to get her out I wrapped the 10lb braid around my pliers and tried pulling her out but the braid broke at the pliers. Went back to the guarantee tree, and hooked another bass who dove into the tree and broke the 8lb leader. Went to the northwest shore on my way to the ramp. Found lots of fish but the first 2 LM pulled the same stunt as earlier, jumping at the boat and throwing the hook. I managed to catch a 1.5lb Smallie , and just as it started to sprinkle caught the fish of the day, a 2.75 LM. A very frustrating day, but lots of action anyway, capped off with unpredicted rain.....









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May 22, 2023 19:28:42   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
Fredfish wrote:
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbelievable. First 2 Largemouth jumped at the boat and threw the hook! First fish in the boat was a Rocky. Finally got a 1.5 LM in the boat at the guarantee tree . Next bite was a Snot Rocket at the brushpile, who also jumped off at the boat, ok by me. I tried some new wood and hooked a nice fish that dove into the sunken tree and got hung up. After 5 minutes of trying to get her out I wrapped the 10lb braid around my pliers and tried pulling her out but the braid broke at the pliers. Went back to the guarantee tree, and hooked another bass who dove into the tree and broke the 8lb leader. Went to the northwest shore on my way to the ramp. Found lots of fish but the first 2 LM pulled the same stunt as earlier, jumping at the boat and throwing the hook. I managed to catch a 1.5lb Smallie , and just as it started to sprinkle caught the fish of the day, a 2.75 LM. A very frustrating day, but lots of action anyway, capped off with unpredicted rain.....
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbel... (show quote)


Well, Fred, You caught fish and not a skunk. That's not all bad. Thanks for sharing.

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May 22, 2023 19:29:47   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
Fredfish wrote:
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbelievable. First 2 Largemouth jumped at the boat and threw the hook! First fish in the boat was a Rocky. Finally got a 1.5 LM in the boat at the guarantee tree . Next bite was a Snot Rocket at the brushpile, who also jumped off at the boat, ok by me. I tried some new wood and hooked a nice fish that dove into the sunken tree and got hung up. After 5 minutes of trying to get her out I wrapped the 10lb braid around my pliers and tried pulling her out but the braid broke at the pliers. Went back to the guarantee tree, and hooked another bass who dove into the tree and broke the 8lb leader. Went to the northwest shore on my way to the ramp. Found lots of fish but the first 2 LM pulled the same stunt as earlier, jumping at the boat and throwing the hook. I managed to catch a 1.5lb Smallie , and just as it started to sprinkle caught the fish of the day, a 2.75 LM. A very frustrating day, but lots of action anyway, capped off with unpredicted rain.....
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbel... (show quote)


Wow brother. Sounds like an action packed fun filled day on the water. Congrats on all the hookups and to the ones you landed.

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May 22, 2023 19:42:28   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
flyguy wrote:
Well, Fred, You caught fish and not a skunk. That's not all bad. Thanks for sharing.


Thanks Leo. They kept me busy anyway.

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May 22, 2023 19:42:51   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
saw1 wrote:
Wow brother. Sounds like an action packed fun filled day on the water. Congrats on all the hookups and to the ones you landed.


Thanks Steve. I was freaking out most of the day, LOL. Better than bored, that's for sure.

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May 22, 2023 19:44:15   #
DVTracker Loc: Harrisburg, PA.
 
Fredfish wrote:
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbelievable. First 2 Largemouth jumped at the boat and threw the hook! First fish in the boat was a Rocky. Finally got a 1.5 LM in the boat at the guarantee tree . Next bite was a Snot Rocket at the brushpile, who also jumped off at the boat, ok by me. I tried some new wood and hooked a nice fish that dove into the sunken tree and got hung up. After 5 minutes of trying to get her out I wrapped the 10lb braid around my pliers and tried pulling her out but the braid broke at the pliers. Went back to the guarantee tree, and hooked another bass who dove into the tree and broke the 8lb leader. Went to the northwest shore on my way to the ramp. Found lots of fish but the first 2 LM pulled the same stunt as earlier, jumping at the boat and throwing the hook. I managed to catch a 1.5lb Smallie , and just as it started to sprinkle caught the fish of the day, a 2.75 LM. A very frustrating day, but lots of action anyway, capped off with unpredicted rain.....
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbel... (show quote)


Nice fish and even though a few fish threw hooks-got hooked up in lumber it looks like you had a pretty good day. lol…I like the guarantee tree spot.

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May 22, 2023 19:46:35   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
DVTracker wrote:
Nice fish and even though a few fish threw hooks-got hooked up in lumber it looks like you had a pretty good day. lol…I like the guarantee tree spot.


Thanks DV. I've only fished that tree once in 4 yrs, that I didn't catch something there.

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May 22, 2023 20:09:54   #
Jim Kay Loc: Franklin, Virginia
 
Fredfish wrote:
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbelievable. First 2 Largemouth jumped at the boat and threw the hook! First fish in the boat was a Rocky. Finally got a 1.5 LM in the boat at the guarantee tree . Next bite was a Snot Rocket at the brushpile, who also jumped off at the boat, ok by me. I tried some new wood and hooked a nice fish that dove into the sunken tree and got hung up. After 5 minutes of trying to get her out I wrapped the 10lb braid around my pliers and tried pulling her out but the braid broke at the pliers. Went back to the guarantee tree, and hooked another bass who dove into the tree and broke the 8lb leader. Went to the northwest shore on my way to the ramp. Found lots of fish but the first 2 LM pulled the same stunt as earlier, jumping at the boat and throwing the hook. I managed to catch a 1.5lb Smallie , and just as it started to sprinkle caught the fish of the day, a 2.75 LM. A very frustrating day, but lots of action anyway, capped off with unpredicted rain.....
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbel... (show quote)


That is a nice Rock Bass Fred!

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May 22, 2023 20:14:33   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Jim Kay wrote:
That is a nice Rock Bass Fred!


Thanks Jim. We have a lot that size around here, almost every lake I go to.

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May 22, 2023 20:15:00   #
Jer Loc: N. Illinois 🇺🇸
 
Fredfish wrote:
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbelievable. First 2 Largemouth jumped at the boat and threw the hook! First fish in the boat was a Rocky. Finally got a 1.5 LM in the boat at the guarantee tree . Next bite was a Snot Rocket at the brushpile, who also jumped off at the boat, ok by me. I tried some new wood and hooked a nice fish that dove into the sunken tree and got hung up. After 5 minutes of trying to get her out I wrapped the 10lb braid around my pliers and tried pulling her out but the braid broke at the pliers. Went back to the guarantee tree, and hooked another bass who dove into the tree and broke the 8lb leader. Went to the northwest shore on my way to the ramp. Found lots of fish but the first 2 LM pulled the same stunt as earlier, jumping at the boat and throwing the hook. I managed to catch a 1.5lb Smallie , and just as it started to sprinkle caught the fish of the day, a 2.75 LM. A very frustrating day, but lots of action anyway, capped off with unpredicted rain.....
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbel... (show quote)


Frustrating because you lost them at the boat, but sounds like a really good day on the water.
Thanks for sharing Fred.

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May 22, 2023 20:20:15   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Jer wrote:
Frustrating because you lost them at the boat, but sounds like a really good day on the water.
Thanks for sharing Fred.


You ain't kidding Jer. Especially the one I caught on a chatterbait, as I was reaching for the net he tailwalked and slammed into the side of the boat, and the chatterbait flew right over my head. You're welcome buddy.

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May 22, 2023 20:23:42   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
Fredfish wrote:
Thanks DV. I've only fished that tree once in 4 yrs, that I didn't catch something there.


I have had some places like that.
Up until this year that is. 😯🤨👎

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May 22, 2023 20:29:01   #
bknecht Loc: Northeast pa
 
Fredfish wrote:
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbelievable. First 2 Largemouth jumped at the boat and threw the hook! First fish in the boat was a Rocky. Finally got a 1.5 LM in the boat at the guarantee tree . Next bite was a Snot Rocket at the brushpile, who also jumped off at the boat, ok by me. I tried some new wood and hooked a nice fish that dove into the sunken tree and got hung up. After 5 minutes of trying to get her out I wrapped the 10lb braid around my pliers and tried pulling her out but the braid broke at the pliers. Went back to the guarantee tree, and hooked another bass who dove into the tree and broke the 8lb leader. Went to the northwest shore on my way to the ramp. Found lots of fish but the first 2 LM pulled the same stunt as earlier, jumping at the boat and throwing the hook. I managed to catch a 1.5lb Smallie , and just as it started to sprinkle caught the fish of the day, a 2.75 LM. A very frustrating day, but lots of action anyway, capped off with unpredicted rain.....
I lost more fish today than I usually catch, unbel... (show quote)

Nice action there Fred, that rocky looks like a darn good one. Didn’t get out today but sure wish I would’ve after yesterday’s frustrating wind. Quite calm here today, a buddy and his son were down for sea bass off Shrewsbury rocks in Jersey and said the ocean was like glass. They did pretty well with 16 keepers between the two of them and released quite a few.

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May 22, 2023 20:33:05   #
Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware
 
Sounds like a real good day Fred. A lot more activity than I managed.

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May 22, 2023 20:33:59   #
Jim Kay Loc: Franklin, Virginia
 
Fredfish wrote:
Thanks Jim. We have a lot that size around here, almost every lake I go to.


We catch a close relative of the Rock Bass in local rivers. It is called sa Roanoke Bass and can grow over 2 lbs.

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