Here are the results!

nb122679 · 03-21-05, 09:59 PM

As most of you know, my first tournament was this past Saturday. I didn't catch any fish, but neither did most of the people fishing. I did have one bite though. Not that that matters. There were 25 people fishing, and only 5 people caught fish. Most everyone didn't even get a bite. I don't feel so bad, that I didn't catch anything, because hardly anyone caught anything.
I threw everthing I had with me. Crank baits, spinnerbaits, plastics, etc. I fished as slow as possible. Matter of fact, if I fished any slower, I would have been going backwards. All I can look forward too is Buggs Island is coming up next month. I am hoping to fair better there. From what I hear, it is a great place to fish. If you were wondering, We didn't find any water above 47 degrees, it was high tide when we got there.
One good thing to come out of Saturday, was I got a lot of practice in with my baitcaster, which I desperately needed. Better luck next time right. I will get them next time.

Kevin

Rich · 03-21-05, 10:24 PM

Even the best get skunked, Kev-just keep on chunking!

javelinguy · 03-21-05, 10:27 PM

Tough break. With water temps. that cold it's pretty hard to get aggressive bites. Good thing you got a bit more familar with the baitcaster. That's always good.

Just curious as to what the winning weight was? Did you happen to strike up a convo. with the winner or overhear how he/she patterned the lake?

nb122679 · 03-21-05, 10:41 PM

Don't worry Reb, I will keep on chunking. I might of been a little more upset if everyone caught fish but me, but hardly anyone caught anything.

Hey IMhooked, the winning weight was 8lbs a few ounces. He had 3 fish. One also won big fish( almost 5 lbs.) I didn't get to talk to him, but i don't think there was any pattern to be found on the river. A couple of the other fish that were caught, were caught on rattle trap and spinner bait.

morrow50 · 03-21-05, 11:25 PM

I know the feeling kshort, it was hard times for us central VA anglers. Nobody I know did anything over the weekend.

Mike

Bassin_Dude · 03-22-05, 12:46 AM

you'll get em next time

bassbum · 03-22-05, 01:39 AM

Kshort,

You will get them next time. We don't always catch fish every trip either. I still would rather be fishing than sitting at home.

Sandra :

macgyver · 03-22-05, 08:43 AM

Well you learned what didn't work

Nex time in those conditions, try something else? Don't know what? Glad you have a good attitude about it. If we were pros, they'd be paying us to fish now wouldn't they ;D And even the pros don't earn their check everytime out.

Lizards

nb122679 · 03-24-05, 02:17 AM

Hey Lizards,

If condition are like that again, I would try something different, but I think I threw everything I had at them last time. I am just waiting for next month.

03-24-05, 12:50 PM

Just stay focused. I believe if you throw the baits you have confidence in the fish will come.

Rob Mak · 03-25-05, 08:26 AM

k
doing what is called "woulda, shoulda" thinking now.. we all do it..

zooker

nb122679 · 03-26-05, 01:39 AM

Hey zooker,

Yeah, been doing alot of that thinking. Woulda, shoulda, maybe this, maybe that.

03-21-05, 09:59 PM	#1
nb122679 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 14	Here are the results! As most of you know, my first tournament was this past Saturday. I didn't catch any fish, but neither did most of the people fishing. I did have one bite though. Not that that matters. There were 25 people fishing, and only 5 people caught fish. Most everyone didn't even get a bite. I don't feel so bad, that I didn't catch anything, because hardly anyone caught anything. I threw everthing I had with me. Crank baits, spinnerbaits, plastics, etc. I fished as slow as possible. Matter of fact, if I fished any slower, I would have been going backwards. All I can look forward too is Buggs Island is coming up next month. I am hoping to fair better there. From what I hear, it is a great place to fish. If you were wondering, We didn't find any water above 47 degrees, it was high tide when we got there. One good thing to come out of Saturday, was I got a lot of practice in with my baitcaster, which I desperately needed. Better luck next time right. I will get them next time. Kevin

03-21-05, 10:24 PM	#2
Rich BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Here are the results! Even the best get skunked, Kev-just keep on chunking!

03-21-05, 10:27 PM	#3
javelinguy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Here are the results! Tough break. With water temps. that cold it's pretty hard to get aggressive bites. Good thing you got a bit more familar with the baitcaster. That's always good. Just curious as to what the winning weight was? Did you happen to strike up a convo. with the winner or overhear how he/she patterned the lake?

03-21-05, 10:41 PM	#4
nb122679 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 14	Re: Here are the results! Don't worry Reb, I will keep on chunking. I might of been a little more upset if everyone caught fish but me, but hardly anyone caught anything. Hey IMhooked, the winning weight was 8lbs a few ounces. He had 3 fish. One also won big fish( almost 5 lbs.) I didn't get to talk to him, but i don't think there was any pattern to be found on the river. A couple of the other fish that were caught, were caught on rattle trap and spinner bait.

03-21-05, 11:25 PM	#5
morrow50 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Here are the results! I know the feeling kshort, it was hard times for us central VA anglers. Nobody I know did anything over the weekend. Mike

03-22-05, 12:46 AM	#6
Bassin_Dude BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Here are the results! you'll get em next time

03-22-05, 01:39 AM	#7
bassbum BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ohio Posts: 0	Re: Here are the results! Kshort, You will get them next time. We don't always catch fish every trip either. I still would rather be fishing than sitting at home. Sandra :

03-22-05, 08:43 AM	#8
macgyver BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Posts: 0	Re: Here are the results! Well you learned what didn't work Nex time in those conditions, try something else? Don't know what? Glad you have a good attitude about it. If we were pros, they'd be paying us to fish now wouldn't they ;D And even the pros don't earn their check everytime out. Lizards

03-24-05, 02:17 AM	#9
nb122679 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 14	Re: Here are the results! Hey Lizards, If condition are like that again, I would try something different, but I think I threw everything I had at them last time. I am just waiting for next month.

03-24-05, 12:50 PM	#10
bassguy2004 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Here are the results! Just stay focused. I believe if you throw the baits you have confidence in the fish will come.

03-25-05, 08:26 AM	#11
Rob Mak BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 19	Re: Here are the results! k doing what is called "woulda, shoulda" thinking now.. we all do it.. zooker __________________ there ain't no such thing as a bad day of fishin SUPPORT OUR TROOPS US ARMY Rochester, New York

03-26-05, 01:39 AM	#12
nb122679 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 14	Re: Here are the results! Hey zooker, Yeah, been doing alot of that thinking. Woulda, shoulda, maybe this, maybe that.

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