Out doing some practice with Nathan Sipes
January 19
Was Able to get out this weekend on Lake Norman. Decide to throw a crankbait after watching the workshop. Caught 7 spots this was the biggest one.
January 19
Had to go defend the 2024 ACBM title with a dub to start year.
I tried to catch them deep, but it wasnât happening for me. Every fish came on a Green Pumpkin Shakey in 5-10 ft of water near lay downs.
Weather was 37° with off and on rain âď¸. Not the biggest field because of it but a win is a win. Took home the big fish pot as well.
Shout out to Brian Latimer for the recent lake map break down on Belews Creek
and the SUF hoodie that kept me warm all day.
Best of luck to everyone with upcoming tournaments!
January 16
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00:59
I went bank robbing for my birthday yesterday and caught a couple of birthday bass. This was literally my last cast for the day.
I was fishing a spot for a good 45 minutes while eyeing this gap between emergent vegetation. Thought about all of the lessons about "places that look different" and bass ambushing bait. Wind was blowing my direction and you could see the current rushing between the vegetation. I kept saying I should throw over there. However I couldn't cast that far. So when it was time to go, I walked over for that "one last cast" and got hit. I casted far back from the water because I assumed the edge was soft. Good thing it wasn't because I had to get the fish out from getting hung-up.â¨
Location: Turkey Lake (FL)
Air: 63 degrees, sunnyâ¨
Wind: NNE 9mph
â¨Sun: Low (4:51p. Set at 5:51p)â¨
Moon: Fullâ¨
Water: 64 degrees. Pretty clear (5-6ft). Loads of hydrilla.
Rig: Texas
Bait: Big Bite Baits 5" Trick Stick - Black Blue Tip
Line: 15lb Braid > 10lb Fluoro
Rod: 7-2 MH
Reel: 7.5:1
January 08
Deep diving crank air catch fish in cold weather huh?? Yep sure does. I had to hit stuff to get these catches. You might lose a few (I lost about 4 this day) but they work. Every last fish I caught this day was on a deep diving crank bait parallel casting to the rock wall (Dam) behind me. You also need a hoodie like the one I got⌠thatâs the magic.
January 30, 2024
Took a charter in FL during my birthday week. Unfortunately the guide couldn't get me on to anything until about an hour before the end. Fishing shiners is definitely not my favorite way to fish. However I do love catching fish! Look at the belly on this one!
December 31, 2024
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Ended the year with a short day on Lanier today, big winds set in and had to head back to ramp. Love the Hobie Kayak as it stayed strong and balanced in the winds and white caps. Mother Nature always wins! Ned Rig on this little guy