Got skunked

[mhall]

Hit a couple of ponds yesterday afternoon and never had a sniff. I was thinking maybe my little jig slowly worked was gonna get me a few but nothing at all. I even resorted to fishing that ole f-n-f and it got natta. Oh well at least it felt good to be out in 70 degree weather in January, LOL.

[DJD]

Ha ha I know how it feels. I have been out there myself on days that they should be all over my bait and caught nothing . Kinda crazy sometimes...

[Chubminnow]

Hey Mhall...I go to a pond in Spencer County a lot...when it's January/February I've had a lot of success with a Rapala minnow immitation...most especially the perch colored one. I forget the size, pretty small, maybe 1/4 ounce, fished s-l-o-w in the shallower end or on the windy bank.

[mhall]

Hey Mhall...I go to a pond in Spencer County a lot...when it's January/February I've had a lot of success with a Rapala minnow immitation...most especially the perch colored one. I forget the size, pretty small, maybe 1/4 ounce, fished s-l-o-w in the shallower end or on the windy bank.

Yea usually these two ponds are sure bets but no-go on this trip. Of course there was ice on them a few days ago so they are coooooold. Water temps in the low 40's and upper 30's makes them ole largeheads very lethargic.

[Devils Horse]

I understand about that skunky smell brother. I fished Barren last Sunday from 7:30-12:30 without so much as a sniff. Slow, fast, deep, shallow, finesse, power.... da nada. Set the hook on what I thought was a bite and almost implanted an oak leaf into my forehead, but that was it.

[riverrat12]

Mark, give me a call tomorrow if you get a break from work. my fishin day is wed. this week. Been catchen a mess of toothy critters you know where. Chuck

[mhall]

Mark, give me a call tomorrow if you get a break from work. my fishin day is wed. this week. Been catchen a mess of toothy critters you know where. Chuck

I might just do that if I can sneak out of the work camp, LOL. Man we have got some serious rain and storms heading this way right now. I just looked at the radar and it ain't lookin pretty, hunker down boyz it's a coming. I'll call you Chuck, hey that's cool you got that ole biggun up as your avatar.

[tracker4stroke]

i know the pond that i fish is a great winter time retreat but this year with all the rain it is up like 3 feet not sure if that would have a lot to do with it. most of the time we catch a few 6 to 7 pounders this time of year. is it odd for bass to start to have eggs in jan feb time frame. alot of the big girls we have in the pond swell up this time of year.

[riverrat12]

I might just do that if I can sneak out of the work camp, LOL. Man we have got some serious rain and storms heading this way right now. I just looked at the radar and it ain't lookin pretty, hunker down boyz it's a coming. I'll call you Chuck, hey that's cool you got that ole biggun up as your avatar.

Sounds good Mark, If the wind let's up I might pack the puddlejumper and give the duck pond a try...I'll have my phone on if you get a chance call...Oh and my 8 year old helped me with my avatar,biggest blue last year..dang computers. Chuck

[rustedhook]

i know the pond that i fish is a great winter time retreat but this year with all the rain it is up like 3 feet not sure if that would have a lot to do with it. most of the time we catch a few 6 to 7 pounders this time of year. is it odd for bass to start to have eggs in jan feb time frame. alot of the big girls we have in the pond swell up this time of year.

They will start making eggs now. I've cleaned sevral crappie this time of year and they will have eggs. Spring is not that far off.

rustedhook

[fisheater]

Nice cat Chuck.I want to get one of those this year.When work slows down this spring ill be ready.

[riverrat12]

Nice cat Chuck.I want to get one of those this year.When work slows down this spring ill be ready.

Thanks John, 74#s a love on a 15in skip...And I lied I forgot this past year got away from me I caught that one the year before 06. Biggest blue for 07 was only in the mid 50's got a pic a that one some where?? goin down tomorrow for some sauger but will be packin the big poles too!! I'm thinkin this warm rain and a semi slow rise might be a good thing this time of year for them blues...but who knows been 100 years since we've had these Temps. in the middle a Jan. I'll get back with you on that one. Chuck..still sighnin 07 on my checks..lol