Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 We had Tuesday off and the use of the truck so we packed up the boat and headed to the Urban Fisherman's stomping grounds hoping for some of these big bass he speaks of. Was hoping he'd be able to make it out but PM's didn't shoot back & forth fast enough unfortunately. Anywho, the bassin' was slow. It's a big, deep, clear reservoir which makes things tough on a bright, hot day. We did eventually get into quite a few bass but all dinks. Finally spotted a good 4 pounder in a stick up but he spotted us long before we spotted him and stayed lockjawed. The most supple of offerings wouldn't subdue this bass so, defeated, we moved on. Still had a fun time there and enjoyed some of the best scenery Norfolk county has to offer. There was even a new PB as Sugarpacket landed her new PB WGSF on a spinnerbait which just happened to be while I was bringing in a little bass. Unfortunately next to the bass, the rock bass seems much smaller than what it was. This thing was an honest pound at least. She continued on her rock bass crusade throughout the day. And finally, she was sidetracked by a largemouth. This pie plate bluegill came out to play as well. Actually, it fought better than most of my bass that day. lol And the dink of the day prize goes to me with this amazingly handicapped crappie that smacked a spinnerbait. Like I said, a beautiful reservoir to fish though. And this afternoon when we finished work we headed to a small municipal pond to try our luck at some largemouth. I landed a couple on weightless plastic worms, unfortunately Sugarpacket didn't have much luck here with her whopper fish being a 12 inch chub minnow. Here's the biggest of the day, which is by no means a big fish. Always fun to get out and enjoy summer while we can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great report and pics Rich!!! I gotta ask though... are you havin' an anorexia relapse?... yer gettin skinny dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Down 106lbs from 2 summers ago! The three ways I lost weight: 1) I walk half hour to work and back everyday, plus walk everywhere else I can 2) I cut wayyyyy back on drinking 3) No more fast food Though I really do miss my permanent tackle shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great report and pics Rich Looks like a fun day to be on the water together! Congrats to Sugarpacket for her PB Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modny Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 you better start pumpin weights son, or you are gonna disapear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbo Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 You're doin' all right in this country Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great report Rich. Congrats on the weight loss. Its a tough battle, but you seem to have it beat That last bass is so pale, funny how a different body of water makes the fish darker and lighter. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 That a boy Rich. Great report as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Ya's did preatty good, thanks for the report... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great fish and congrats on the weight loss. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Down 106lbs from 2 summers ago! The three ways I lost weight: 1) I walk half hour to work and back everyday, plus walk everywhere else I can 2) I cut wayyyyy back on drinking 3) No more fast food Though I really do miss my permanent tackle shelf That's an incredible amount of weight to lose Rich!!! ... and it looks good on ya Bubba!!! Too bad you can't buy a fit body at Wal-Mart... you actually have to work for it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 some nice fish, thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 WTG Rich and Sugarpacket nice pics I always enjoy your reports. I know I have to lose the weight too or my Doctor will be letting me know to smarten up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Congrats on the weight loss Rich thats impressive. I hope I can do as well. That reservoir is a beautiful place. The water is crystal clear. I take my nephews and neices there swimming all the time. I love swimming back and forth from the beach to the opposite shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuro Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 YOUR MARRIED?...when did that happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 See what I don't get is why everybody is commenting on Rich's looks and failed to bring up the purdy girl that he was fishin' with! Glad to see you guys made it out my way, it's to bad we weren't able to connect - next time call me on the phone dude! I've got an inside source (a fellow DC regular) that gave me a few spots and suggested carolina rigging in 15 to 20 FOW.....Less #'s but bigger fish. Believe it or not he suggested a part of the lake that I've never fished so here's hoping for next saturday. Even though we've got conflicting schedules I've got the truck now, and a trailer so there's no excuse for not hooking up for some buckets before fall - just find us a boat as the tooner isn't multiple angler friendly... Cheers, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Great job guys! 106lbs?!! Thats unreal man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 See what I don't get is why everybody is commenting on Rich's looks and failed to bring up the purdy girl that he was fishin' with! Glad to see you guys made it out my way, it's to bad we weren't able to connect - next time call me on the phone dude! I've got an inside source (a fellow DC regular) that gave me a few spots and suggested carolina rigging in 15 to 20 FOW.....Less #'s but bigger fish. Believe it or not he suggested a part of the lake that I've never fished so here's hoping for next saturday. Even though we've got conflicting schedules I've got the truck now, and a trailer so there's no excuse for not hooking up for some buckets before fall - just find us a boat as the tooner isn't multiple angler friendly... Cheers, UF Well ain't that convenient, I got the boat and nothing to take it anywhere in! Let me know when you're free.. I don't have a gas motor but there are some great bass lakes near me that are electric accessible. Big bass, and a little different fishing shallow water! I'm ready to go whenever you can spare a day man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evster Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Nice fish, looks like you had fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Always enjoy your reports Rich....informative and fun....the way it should be. Congrats to Sugarpacket on her pb too....hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 great report as allways rich and sugarpacket's pb well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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