The Bass That Got Away

I went night fishing with Steve to pre-fish for the upcoming club tournament.    For the second straight time on Clear Lake I had a 5+ lb fish break away right at the boat.   Had we been fishing the tournament it would have been in the net, but the time to try and grab the fish without the net gave it the change to break away.   I caught 3 Largemouth Bass in the 2 lb range on jigs and 2 on texas rigs in the 1-2lb range.   The one that broke away was caught on a drop shot.   The pre-fish wasn’t successful enough to win a tournament but it was a good experience.    No trophy, no picture.  

Tommy vs. Greg – Bassmaster II

Greg's Fish - Bassmaster II

I caught 4 fish, weighing approximately 12.5lbs.   The big fish went close to 5 pounds.   Working top water with buzz bait, sammy and spook.  

Tommy's Fish - Bassmaster II

Tommy struggled to catch fish.   Only getting 2  fish, weighing approximately 3lbs. Tommy lost 3 including snapping his line on what would have been the big fish of the day.

Taking Bassmaster II, I now have a record of 1-0-1 in the series.   Saturday will be Bassmaster III.

 

REBC – Lake Sonoma – 6/16/07

Lunker

 

I fished with the local bass club in their Lake Sonoma Tournment.   I drew Gene, who happens to be a great fisherman.   Gene is pictured here with his big fish a 6.18lb large mouth taken on a wacky worm in the main lake.   This fish helped Gene and I win the tournament.  One tournament entered, one tournament won.   Perhaps I should retire now with a perfect record…..or maybe not.