Amx
11/1/2018 3:25:09 AMStrange they would take it sitting still and not moving. I haven't had a bite from a dead sticking worm or dropshot in awhile, only moving stuff. Crankbaits usually. I did plan on trying a popper, but didn't get to it. That just goes to show how different lakes will fish different on the same day.
8theB8
11/1/2018 4:48:44 AMAbsolutely. I should probably mention I only took Senkis, two Rapalas and a jig. Too little time and only the kayak so I just kept it simple!
bob johansen
11/1/2018 9:59:21 AMThe floating Rapala has always been my favorite lure for bass. The surface strike is always exciting. I see you must be using the size 9. I almost always used an 11. Fish of all sizes hit it - My smallest measured bass was only 4 1/4 inches - shorter than the size 11. I fished Armstrong a couple times back in the 1990s. My best fish was 2 pounds, 8 ounces. That fish hit a black jig on July 27, 1992.
B8, was wondering what your count is now on successfully fished bass lakes. I am interested if any other bass angler keeps track of the number of lakes he has caught bass from.
B8, was wondering what your count is now on successfully fished bass lakes. I am interested if any other bass angler keeps track of the number of lakes he has caught bass from.
8theB8
11/1/2018 2:07:48 PMBob, I currently sit at 110 lakes. I only counted the Snake and Columbia Rivers once, even though I fished multiple sections of both. Next season this will take a quantum leap as I plan on revisiting multiple areas from my County Challenge on my vacations! I want to go camp in a county and then drive around fishing as many lakes as I can. My plan is fish one lake in the morning, take lunch, fish another in the evening. That way I can enjoy exploring each place instead of smacking on and bailing out like I did with the challenge....it was fun for what it was but these will be actual 'vacations' this time ;)
Jamesb
11/1/2018 7:35:12 PMI use size #7 and #5...have to pick up #11 and try it sometime...I like smaller ones for hitting small openings in back of Lily pads...casting is the key got to hit your spot.
bob johansen
11/1/2018 6:25:28 PMThanks B8 - 110 is a great start. I will be following your progress with great interest come spring. If you would like a copy of my list send me an email at bobjohan1929@gmail.com
8theB8
11/1/2018 6:33:31 PMSounds awesome! Thanks Bob! I can only imagine the damage we could have done to this State back in the day! :D
Jamesb
11/1/2018 7:15:22 PMGlad my posts paid off!...I fished there in early July got all my fish under pine trees in shade and behind logs very close to shore...
8theB8
11/1/2018 7:21:13 PMThe very first bass lure I ever owned was a gold and black Rapala I found snagged on a log. May still be floating around in my shop somewhere? Has to be pushing 40 years old now!
Dan
11/12/2020 10:32:55 PMThe floating Rapala has always been my favorite lure for bass also. I remember when the Rapala getting my 1st Rapala when 1st introduced into the US (about 1960. Before then the best top water bass bait in my hands was a Bass Oreno. The Rapala fished as stick bait or very slow retrieve was absolutely a bass slayer for about 2 years before they seemed to wise up to it a bit. I can remember seeing bass swim for it 10-15' before striking. I definitely have caught more bass on the Rapala Original Floater and Rebel floating Minnow than any other lure. May have something to do with the fact that it is my go to lure?
