fishing sucks

Embrey · 04-09-11, 12:23 AM

is it just me, or does fishing just blow this year so far? i have been at least 15-20 times since feb and 'might' have a 12 lb bag with all trips combined, with many blanks. today water was at about 60 deg and i caught 2 of the shortest bass known to man and thats it! at this rate the spawn will be over before i catch anything. last year i had similar results. but not near this bad. ive gave up trying to think i know where fish should be. cause apparently im wrong.

HarveysMinnow · 04-09-11, 11:06 AM

Embrey, if you're waiting for somebody to try to change your present perception, I'm not sure I'm your guy. The luck you've had so far sounds about like mine, except I have not been on as many outings as you have. Notice that I used the term "luck". No matter how good a fisherman we may think we are, we all strike out at times. We can own the very best equipment there is and still not overcome the fickle nature of our adversary, Mr. Bass, on all occasions.

With all this in mind, there are some factors that may be contributing to our failures so far. I believe one of these is the rather harsh Winter that many areas experienced. This has slowed everything down. So the spawns may not have happened yet in your area. But even if you miss the spawn, the fish will still be there, if they were ever there in the first place. About 90% of my fishing is 'from the bank', so I don't concern myself too much with where the fish should be...cause I probably can't reach that spot anyway. It's enough for me to say 'they are in the water' and sooner or later one will happen upon my bait.

From a philosophical prospective, I think we should also keep in mind that catching fish is only a part of the appeal of fishing. Granted, it's a majorly important part, but another part is getting outdoors on a nice spring day and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Yet another is being able to actually use all the new tackle that the monkey forced us to purchase during the long cold winter. I have several new bait setups that I haven't even tried yet. So, it's still early in the season, and there's plenty of time left to snag a big-un. Hang in there buddy.

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Bassboss · 04-09-11, 12:26 PM

Try tossing a spinnerbait around, they've always worked well for me around 60* water temps.

Fishing sucks around here too right now.. it's HARD to get the fish with ice on the lake!

boloson · 04-09-11, 01:24 PM

just be thankful u actually caught something. here in MA there's nothing brewing, not even a bubble

LilJakeC · 04-09-11, 02:43 PM

It may just suck for your area. In SW Iowa I have caught over 100 bass in just 5 outings. The worst day on the water was this past Wed. when I only caught 17 bass. All but maybe 10 of the bass I have caught have came on a Red Eye Shad.

bamabassman · 04-09-11, 03:13 PM

fellas.....look, as ya'll know, i ain't the BIG bass catcher. and i too have had my hard days (yesterday is a great example). but trust me.....it getting time. i got 3 little dinks today after lisa MADE me take her out. she got nuthin. the bass are making their beds on weiss lake here. it's coming gang.....it's coming.

nofearengineer · 04-09-11, 03:31 PM

Embrey, it isn't you...it's Patoka. I can't catch jack there either.

Embrey · 04-09-11, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Embrey, it isn't you...it's Patoka. I can't catch jack there either.

you are correct. it smoked me today too...i tried to stretch the 2 i caught but no dice. i will be cooking a 6.5 lb walleye later though.

danielbasspro · 04-09-11, 07:07 PM

it's just you man. we've been loading the boat.

Embrey · 04-09-11, 07:55 PM

i load the boat when i go to florida too...you dont understand this lake. lol

CMorg · 04-09-11, 08:28 PM

Well Embry , its not just you. The last two club tournaments I have been to , I have not caught a keeper fish yet , and alot of the other members that finish good have had the same luck. We have one tomorrow as well , but I will not be able to attend with my new baby at home... I am happy for the baby , but boy would I love to go fishing !!!

nofearengineer · 04-09-11, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Embrey

i load the boat when i go to florida too...you dont understand this lake. lol

I tell people they just don't know what they're talkin about until they've had their butts handed to them Patoka style....but there's just one way to know.....go there.

I keep hoping that when I get to Wheeler/Wilson, I will get to experience real bass fishing for a change. I'm already figuring on going to KY Lake more than Patoka now.

cassidyta · 04-09-11, 10:23 PM

Well, the one thing I know for sure. 99% of the time not fishing sucks more than bad fishing.

I will also add that I will never judge someone fishing on any lake that I don't know. I figure that until I am casting in your water, I have no reason to think I would do better.

Embrey · 04-09-11, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cassidyta

Well, the one thing I know for sure. 99% of the time not fishing sucks more than bad fishing.

i would agree with that....until ive done it about 10-15 times. then it starts to get depressing,much cussing,etc.

Embrey · 04-09-11, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

I tell people they just don't know what they're talkin about until they've had their butts handed to them Patoka style....but there's just one way to know.....go there.

I keep hoping that when I get to Wheeler/Wilson, I will get to experience real bass fishing for a change. I'm already figuring on going to KY Lake more than Patoka now.

KY is great...also, i can go to dale hollow and round up some nice fish. im just learning that for the first year and havent done bad at all. then patoka does this and kills it. and they say dale is a very hard lake to fish. i agree it is, but then , theres patoka

bamabassman · 04-09-11, 11:01 PM

listen guys, since ya'll are heading this way anyway...drive a little further and hit g'ville. is it that much farther for real? i dunno. never fished patoka, and it seems like i really don't want to hahaha. sorry guys.

cassidyta · 04-09-11, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Embrey

i would agree with that....until ive done it about 10-15 times. then it starts to get depressing,much cussing,etc.

I have been there more than once and agree that it can get frustrating. I went my first tourney season and blanked the first 6 events.

Bender · 04-10-11, 01:14 AM

I've heard horror stories about how tough Patoka is. Last year there was a regional event (TBF maybe?) and many of the guys I talked to blanked. They said that lake is really tough. I've driven by it when visiting Jasper, IN and thought it looked good but now I will be sure to not even bother planning a trip there. It sounds like there really aren't too many bass in there.

Is there another lake you can try Embrey?

Embrey · 04-10-11, 10:16 AM

oh i go other places. this is just the only one close enough that i can run a big motor on without making a big trip out of it. i fish some small troll lakes, but i hate having to troll every where.

Embrey · 04-10-11, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

listen guys, since ya'll are heading this way anyway...drive a little further and hit g'ville. is it that much farther for real? i dunno. never fished patoka, and it seems like i really don't want to hahaha. sorry guys.

ive been there,but its really about another 2-2.5 hrs for me vs dale or KY lake. and KY can be just as good i would think.

bamabassman · 04-10-11, 05:58 PM

correct you are my friend. but if oyu're ever in the state, give me a shout. ok? i'll show ya how to catch dinks,lol.

Embrey · 04-10-11, 10:16 PM

i was gonna come back this spring, but gas got stupid high so i didnt.

crowedog · 04-11-11, 08:54 PM

I,m as hard headed as they come. I refuse to use certain lure's, so take this very lightly.
Try changing your lure choice's and narrow your fishing spot's down to place's you are sure as you can be there should be fish. Try different thing's in a few spots. maybe you'll get lucky. Good luck. I'm new and really enjoying you guy's post's learning quite bit thanks.

crappieman · 04-22-11, 11:25 AM

i did good yesterday with a small crankbait, only supposed to dive 2 feet, and put 2 slip weights on about 6 inches up the line and let it sink. i caught 3 nice bass, not the best, but keeper size, and 6 crappie.
and yeah, i had to travel a ways to get those, where i live, the fishing i sucking right now.

keithdog · 04-22-11, 07:00 PM

Considering the title to your post I just had to add...So do the Cubs!!!!

04-09-11, 12:23 AM	#1
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	fishing sucks is it just me, or does fishing just blow this year so far? i have been at least 15-20 times since feb and 'might' have a 12 lb bag with all trips combined, with many blanks. today water was at about 60 deg and i caught 2 of the shortest bass known to man and thats it! at this rate the spawn will be over before i catch anything. last year i had similar results. but not near this bad. ive gave up trying to think i know where fish should be. cause apparently im wrong.

04-09-11, 11:06 AM	#2
HarveysMinnow BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central NC Posts: 224	Embrey, if you're waiting for somebody to try to change your present perception, I'm not sure I'm your guy. The luck you've had so far sounds about like mine, except I have not been on as many outings as you have. Notice that I used the term "luck". No matter how good a fisherman we may think we are, we all strike out at times. We can own the very best equipment there is and still not overcome the fickle nature of our adversary, Mr. Bass, on all occasions. With all this in mind, there are some factors that may be contributing to our failures so far. I believe one of these is the rather harsh Winter that many areas experienced. This has slowed everything down. So the spawns may not have happened yet in your area. But even if you miss the spawn, the fish will still be there, if they were ever there in the first place. About 90% of my fishing is 'from the bank', so I don't concern myself too much with where the fish should be...cause I probably can't reach that spot anyway. It's enough for me to say 'they are in the water' and sooner or later one will happen upon my bait. From a philosophical prospective, I think we should also keep in mind that catching fish is only a part of the appeal of fishing. Granted, it's a majorly important part, but another part is getting outdoors on a nice spring day and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Yet another is being able to actually use all the new tackle that the monkey forced us to purchase during the long cold winter. I have several new bait setups that I haven't even tried yet. So, it's still early in the season, and there's plenty of time left to snag a big-un. Hang in there buddy. . __________________ It's time for less talk and more fishing!

04-09-11, 12:26 PM	#3
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Try tossing a spinnerbait around, they've always worked well for me around 60* water temps. Fishing sucks around here too right now.. it's HARD to get the fish with ice on the lake! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die. Last edited by Bassboss; 04-09-11 at 02:52 PM.

04-09-11, 02:43 PM	#5
LilJakeC BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Council Bluffs, IA Posts: 29	It may just suck for your area. In SW Iowa I have caught over 100 bass in just 5 outings. The worst day on the water was this past Wed. when I only caught 17 bass. All but maybe 10 of the bass I have caught have came on a Red Eye Shad. __________________ You won’t catch anything unless you get it wet :D

04-09-11, 03:13 PM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	fellas.....look, as ya'll know, i ain't the BIG bass catcher. and i too have had my hard days (yesterday is a great example). but trust me.....it getting time. i got 3 little dinks today after lisa MADE me take her out. she got nuthin. the bass are making their beds on weiss lake here. it's coming gang.....it's coming. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-09-11, 01:24 PM	#4
boloson BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 303	just be thankful u actually caught something. here in MA there's nothing brewing, not even a bubble

04-09-11, 03:31 PM	#7
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Embrey, it isn't you...it's Patoka. I can't catch jack there either. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

04-09-11, 07:07 PM	#9
danielbasspro BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Altamonte Springs Florida Posts: 252	it's just you man. we've been loading the boat. __________________ Daniel

04-09-11, 07:55 PM	#10
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	i load the boat when i go to florida too...you dont understand this lake. lol

04-09-11, 08:28 PM	#11
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Well Embry , its not just you. The last two club tournaments I have been to , I have not caught a keeper fish yet , and alot of the other members that finish good have had the same luck. We have one tomorrow as well , but I will not be able to attend with my new baby at home... I am happy for the baby , but boy would I love to go fishing !!!

04-09-11, 10:23 PM	#13
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Well, the one thing I know for sure. 99% of the time not fishing sucks more than bad fishing. I will also add that I will never judge someone fishing on any lake that I don't know. I figure that until I am casting in your water, I have no reason to think I would do better. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes. Last edited by cassidyta; 04-09-11 at 10:29 PM.

04-09-11, 11:01 PM	#16
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	listen guys, since ya'll are heading this way anyway...drive a little further and hit g'ville. is it that much farther for real? i dunno. never fished patoka, and it seems like i really don't want to hahaha. sorry guys. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-10-11, 01:14 AM	#18
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I've heard horror stories about how tough Patoka is. Last year there was a regional event (TBF maybe?) and many of the guys I talked to blanked. They said that lake is really tough. I've driven by it when visiting Jasper, IN and thought it looked good but now I will be sure to not even bother planning a trip there. It sounds like there really aren't too many bass in there. Is there another lake you can try Embrey?

04-10-11, 10:16 AM	#19
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	oh i go other places. this is just the only one close enough that i can run a big motor on without making a big trip out of it. i fish some small troll lakes, but i hate having to troll every where.

04-10-11, 05:58 PM	#21
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	correct you are my friend. but if oyu're ever in the state, give me a shout. ok? i'll show ya how to catch dinks,lol. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

04-10-11, 10:16 PM	#22
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	i was gonna come back this spring, but gas got stupid high so i didnt.

04-11-11, 08:54 PM	#23
crowedog BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	I,m as hard headed as they come. I refuse to use certain lure's, so take this very lightly. Try changing your lure choice's and narrow your fishing spot's down to place's you are sure as you can be there should be fish. Try different thing's in a few spots. maybe you'll get lucky. Good luck. I'm new and really enjoying you guy's post's learning quite bit thanks.

04-22-11, 11:25 AM	#24
crappieman BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: raytown, missouri Posts: 5	i did good yesterday with a small crankbait, only supposed to dive 2 feet, and put 2 slip weights on about 6 inches up the line and let it sink. i caught 3 nice bass, not the best, but keeper size, and 6 crappie. and yeah, i had to travel a ways to get those, where i live, the fishing i sucking right now.

04-22-11, 07:00 PM	#25
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Considering the title to your post I just had to add...So do the Cubs!!!! __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

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