JPP Smallie 7/5/2013

[jad2t]

Took the kayak out today to Smith Springs which is quickly becoming my favorite place for kayak fishing. Not much pressure and a LOT of good bank to fish. I got absolutely poured on but no lightning, no problem. I actually enjoyed the rain as opposed to being hot and dripping sweat all day. Caught several largemouth on a plastic worm. One around 14", the others all small. Highlight of the day is the 18" Smallie, my largest so far and also caught on a plastic worm. I caught it on 6lb test and I must say, I have a whole new respect for these fish now after catching my first larger sized one. What a fighter! I didn't see what it was for a good 3-4 minutes and was sure I had a big catfish because it never jumped, just pulled drag.

Every time I get to fish it's a blessing but when God sends a fish like this my way it's a little better :D

[Alphahawk]

Pretty fish Jimmy.


Regards

[Travis C.]

You're ruined now and welcome to the club.

Pretty fish.

[MNfisher]

Nice fish!

[TNtransplant08]

Nice fish! Once you catch one, its all you want to catch! The Pooles knob area across from the campground is loaded with them. I caught my personal best there. It blasted my Zara spook, missed. I kept the bait moving and it hit it again. So much fun, had my heart racing.

[jad2t]

Yea they've got some fight in them. I've caught plenty of largemouth bass this size and there's no comparison in the fight. Like I said, I didn't see it for a good 3-4 minutes on that light line and since it didn't jump I thought it was a big flathead. Once I get a depthfinder on the yak and can locate fish, I hope to find more of these brown fish!