I left the rubber worms at home today.except the few laying on the floor of the boat..and tried some topwater out..
I got this 22 inch ..5 pounder at 12:10 today..they were biting real good.
This one was caught on a secret artificial topwater bait..



Here's what I fish in..can someone say TOP WATER

That's cool Chuck! I love catching fish when they are on top.. Perhaps you can get a chance to try one of those streamers out with a small splitshot running about 2 - 3 feet in front of it..
Congrats to you any ways and keep posting em..

Thanks Phil...
I still got my streamers..We re finally getting the rain..I think all of this rain is getting the bass active..I boated 6 today..I missed my first 4 top water and then I learned fast how to get them..let them run a little and then SET !! The explosion was causing me to set too fast missing the fish..or set too weak..no ..The set has to be solid..My first one was was a real good fish[&o]I'm hooked on top water..nothing like it.

Its bout time you tightend up and caught a good fish, youve been palyin with them little uns all this time[8D]JK buddy What was the secret bait? PM me if you would rather [8D]
Brent

Its bout time you tightend up and caught a good fish, youve been palyin with them little uns all this time[8D]JK buddy
NO ..you are serious..I realized something had to change..Florida has plenty of decent fish..and those worms were setting a pattern of 1 1/2 to 3 pound fish..I think the big fish have been educated. I felt in my Spirit...the Lord telling me leave my worms home and fish top water..In 5 minutes I missed a hawg...I'm still having a hard time setting the hook.I missed 5 yesterday after home church..within 30 minutes..the reason why this lure will remain a secret.[8D]It is very hot.

What was the secret bait? PM me if you would rather [8D]
Brent ..Brett..if I told you it would no longer be a secret..

I did bring worms though yesterday as a good fisherman is well rounded..The fish were off yesterday..and I still boated 4 . Once I knew top water was off and they wouldn't chase spinnerbaits.I finesse fished..I worm fished with 10 pound Trilene clear and with a 6 1/2 foot medium rod..The medium rod helps the Trilene not to break and it's fun.

My secret bait is now my #1 go to lure..
it covers water fast and attracts big fish..rubber worming takes too much time ..
#2...spinnerbait...is flat out wonderful
#3 ...flipping/ pitching jug or rubber worm..always good when all else fails..
#4 ...finesse casting with mono ..always works when fish have lock jaw..
#5 ...swiveled Rooster Tail..great for when they are jumping..and boiling.

Next Sat..I plan to fish the diving crank baits..I have a box of quality crankbaits and need to learn when and where to use them..
Col.3:17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

WOW over 90 looks and only 2 replies..where'e the love??[:-]

my guess is most folks ain't catchin'm like you are and jealousy has reared its ugly head

good fish bud

hope i'll be going in the next day or so

Well M.T.

First,
I'm sorry to hear of your issues that you PMed about..
I will be praying..

2nd...This is a message board..a place I interpret for like minded folks to encourage one another in the same interest. When a fellow angler on the tourney post a one pounder or 8 pounder I give him / her the thumbs up...Now I can see maybe a couple of folks not replying but when 95 % aren't and some who I consider close buds I have to wonder..have I offended that many people?[&o]or what[:-]

I don't think it's jealousy because all of our southern lakes hold tons of fish over 5 pounds. Also,it's hard making fish laying down flatlook as chunky as one being held up close in front of the lens.

I think M.T. is right on this one Chuck but I do not know for sure. also keep in mind some are checking the posts that are not even members. But none the lessI do this all in fun and I haven't even wet a line yet. I am currently trying to hunt turkeys. This is my first year in trying it so I am hoping to get one. My weapon of choice is the bow, could of blasted one easy this morning with a shotgun. Ihad justknocked my arrow in and was getting ready to draw when a truck drove up. I am going to try it again in the morning but it's a long drive for me.

DANG Phil!!hunting turkeys with a bow..you must be a darn good hunter.WHat kind of bow do you use?