Big Bass in the Slop

This morning was a real treat for me . I had two gentlemen from the Rochester area in my boat chasing big Largemouth. Typically I would have started of us throwing spinnerbaits to try and located these fish but it wasn't gonna happen. Most of the fish I have been finding this time of year have been in the thick pads up shallow. I decided that the water temp being 76 f, we would slow it down and throw some plastic.

Jeff had on a black worm Texas Rig style and I was throwing a slow falling Senko rigged "Wacky" style. Mike on the other hand wanted to catch some pike and decided that a spinner bait was gonna be his weapon. Our first two cast produced some action with both Jeff and I missing our fish. I thought it was gonna be one of those days where we would slaughter the bass. I was wrong. We worked for every fish and worked hard. The water temp was still high but the air temp had fallen dramatically this a.m. and the bucket mouths didn't like it . At least that was what I was telling myself. The sun decided to pop out and the fish answered with a boom. Below is a picture of Jeffs first larger fish that inhaled the Berkley Power Worm.

While fishing the same stretch of water Jeff picked yet another hog on the same set-up. This time the fish was slightly larger. It hit at the egde of the break and he slammed the hook home on this pig of a bass.

This behemoth measured in at a whopping 22 3/4 inches. This fish was fat and healthy; a good sign for this Itasca County gem of a lake. After a few more fish we decided to call it a day and cranked up the Verado and head back to the landing. Great day?...No...Good day...Yes!!! Its all about these smiles you see above. If you are a guide and doing this for any other reason other than the smiles and thanks, you might need to look further because this is what its all about.

Tomorrow I head to Winnie with some long time guests and friends to chase some walleyes. This trip is one of those I always look forward to. A dad and his two sons. One of them never catching a walleye and the other doesn't remember if he did. Hope to log some great photos and post a good story for you.

Watch your Bobber!!!