Thankyou America . 2,000+ bass

BassinBrits · 04-03-09, 10:32 AM

We flew out yesterday, April 2nd, and returned to the UK after a great time bass fishing and making new friends. I hope the following is of interest and some value.

All our fishing was with red 20lb Pro braid with a 10lb Seagur invisX fluoro leader. The leader joined with a double uni-knot and hooks attached using a Palomar knot. The knots never let us down. We learnt to check the fluoro leader regularly. After landing a few bass their teeth were roughing up and weakening the line just above the hook and also we fished a lot around grass and maiden cane which also put weakening nicks in the line. The hooks we used were 3/0 EWG Gamakatsu which were strong ,light and remained sharp for quite a few fish before dulling.
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We arrived in Florida and stayed at Inverness for January. Although the area is surrounded by good lakes we had no boat and could not find any good bank fishing and caught only a few small bass.

February and March we were on Crooked Lake (Caloosa), Florida, and stayed at Hillcrest Lodge. The owner Steve Campbell, a fantastically welcoming and helpful guy, loaned us his bass boat and we fished almost every day. In 2 months we caught nearly 2,000 bass. The best was two 5lb+fish in one evening to Doreen. Lots of bass were in the 3 to 4 lb range and loads around 2lb. We did have a couple to the boat at 8 to 9 lb but landed neither “$%.^&”. Crooked lake has some quality fish in it. We saw two 10lbers that were caught. We caught most of our fish using Zoom black finesse and trick worms. We think they were successful because we noticed there were some leeches in the lake and these worms perhaps look like a leech to a bass? In the last couple of weeks we started to use dark coloured Senko’s. You can cast them accurately and a long way weightless, as we prefer to fish them. They out fished the Zooms. But costing 70c each and being so soft they generally only last one per fish. The cost of catching 2,000 fish would be $1,400 on senko worms – ouch. We’d better get saving for next year or buy senko’s at wholesale prices. We were very pleased with our catches but the many passing cold fronts definitely each time put the fish down for a couple of days. So, next year we could catch even more and get the big old ladies out!

During our visit Rick Bateman ( a forum member) took us to his private ponds a couple of times and what an experience. 292 bass in two days between us. ( That put our total catch at 2,000+) Reports and photos on the forum. Thanks Nick – truly appreciated and hope to see you next year.

We also had the privilege to meet the Rodman Rats ( forum members). They took us out on Rodman and also brought their superb Triton boat to Crooked lake and came and stayed with us a couple of weekends at Hillcrest lodge. Sherrie and Jesse are one of the genuine, true and beautiful couples to meet. Doreen and I have never fished and laughed so much at the same time: fantastic days. Really fun guys to be with. We value them as true friends and you should take advantage of any opportunity you get to meet them.

We really have enjoyed our visit and bass fishing in your wonderful country.

Thankyou.

God bless America and all who bass fish there.

Brute · 04-03-09, 10:52 AM

Sounds like you 2 had a fantastic time.

Brute

MississippiBoy · 04-03-09, 11:10 AM

Man that is awesome. 2000 fish in 2 months...WTL, you seeing this? Maybe your tongue-in-cheek bass count wasn't so far off, after all.

Jack and Doreen, I'm thrilled y'all (that's a Southern contraction of "you" and "all"

) had such a great time here in the States. Come back anytime, and if you ever get a little farther west to Mississippi, stop by and say hello. Maybe we can have tea together.

By the way, for next time, Waveworm Tiki Stiks are a Senko knock-off. I've had good success with them, they're cheaper, and they're a little tougher than the real thing. They don't have quite the same action as the Senko, but it's close.

BassinBrits · 04-03-09, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

Man that is awesome. 2000 fish in 2 months...WTL, you seeing this? Maybe your tongue-in-cheek bass count wasn't so far off, after all.

Jack and Doreen, I'm thrilled y'all (that's a Southern contraction of "you" and "all"

) had such a great time here in the States. Come back anytime, and if you ever get a little farther west to Mississippi, stop by and say hello. Maybe we can have tea together.

By the way, for next time, Waveworm Tiki Stiks are a Senko knock-off. I've had good success with them, they're cheaper, and they're a little tougher than the real thing. They don't have quite the same action as the Senko, but it's close.

Thanks MississippiBoy. Your Waveworm info and the invite to tea is appreciated

MallenManson · 04-03-09, 01:16 PM

Sounds like you had a great trip. Congrats!

aikenyounggun · 04-03-09, 01:56 PM

yeah im really glad you caught em...... 2000 fish in 2 months..... must of been fun..... i have been on ponds where i could do that if i could go every day ..... good job tho

woody · 04-03-09, 02:11 PM

Jack and Doreen..

Where has the time gone... it seems like I was just reading your post proclaiming your arival here in the States. It's great to hear that the two of you had a memorable time and were able to make new Friends during your stay.

If the two of you would ever like to fish an Indiana Resevoir let me know, it would be my pleasure to share a day with the two of you, if you are ever up this way.

~Mark

rodman rat · 04-03-09, 02:19 PM

We were the lucky one!

zooker · 04-03-09, 03:52 PM

i am glad you like "wintering" in the south..and finding out that bassfishing is a sport for a reason..

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Originally Posted by BassinBrits

Thanks MississippiBoy. Your Waveworm info and the invite to tea is appreciated

i still want to be there when this happens.. 6 table spoons of sugar dumped in COLD tea,stired and drank... southern style...

zooker

MississippiBoy · 04-03-09, 04:05 PM

Naw man, sugar dumped in cold tea don't dissolve good enough. Add 1 cup of sugar to 1 gallon of HOT tea. Stir well, then let chill. Serve in a TALL glass, several ice cubes, and a lemon slice. It's not good tea if you can't use it as a substitute for syrup on your pancakes...

BassinBrits · 04-03-09, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by woody

Jack and Doreen..

Where has the time gone... it seems like I was just reading your post proclaiming your arival here in the States. It's great to hear that the two of you had a memorable time and were able to make new Friends during your stay.

If the two of you would ever like to fish an Indiana Resevoir let me know, it would be my pleasure to share a day with the two of you, if you are ever up this way.

~Mark

Thanks Mark for the invite; appreciated. It would be great to fish with and your duck. I hope he doesn't eat all our banana flavoured worms

Bassboss · 04-03-09, 05:26 PM

Wow man! That sounds great!

I'd love to catch 2,000+ bass in that time, since jan. I've only caught 66 bass!

and just a tip for for cutting on your senko prices, try using yum dingers! They work just as good and are half the price!

~Good luck and good fishin!

JB · 04-03-09, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

Naw man, sugar dumped in cold tea don't dissolve good enough. Add 1 cup of sugar to 1 gallon of HOT tea. Stir well, then let chill. Serve in a TALL glass, several ice cubes, and a lemon slice. It's not good tea if you can't use it as a substitute for syrup on your pancakes...

who needs redbull for a pick me up>> just take three pancakes and MississippisBoy's syrup and yer "good to go" rofl

Jim80 · 04-03-09, 06:41 PM

glad to see the trip was a success for the both of ya and you get ta take a bunch of good memories back across the pond .

jim

Captmikestarrett · 04-03-09, 08:55 PM

Wackos would be 44C each... not much of a savings with 2000 LGMouth caught. But it would well worth it at even a buck each..

That is a great trip indeed. Next time come see Washington DC I am sure we can get you out for a few days..

Thanks

Capt Mike

PowerBass · 04-04-09, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

It's not good tea if you can't use it as a substitute for syrup on your pancakes...

much agreed

abu4600 · 04-04-09, 04:49 PM

Congrats. Bassinbrits on yall's 2,000 bass. Glad ya'll had a good time fishin here in the good ole USA. Come back anytime ya'll can.

04-03-09, 10:32 AM	#1
BassinBrits BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Little ol' England Posts: 68	Thankyou America . 2,000+ bass We flew out yesterday, April 2nd, and returned to the UK after a great time bass fishing and making new friends. I hope the following is of interest and some value. All our fishing was with red 20lb Pro braid with a 10lb Seagur invisX fluoro leader. The leader joined with a double uni-knot and hooks attached using a Palomar knot. The knots never let us down. We learnt to check the fluoro leader regularly. After landing a few bass their teeth were roughing up and weakening the line just above the hook and also we fished a lot around grass and maiden cane which also put weakening nicks in the line. The hooks we used were 3/0 EWG Gamakatsu which were strong ,light and remained sharp for quite a few fish before dulling. . We arrived in Florida and stayed at Inverness for January. Although the area is surrounded by good lakes we had no boat and could not find any good bank fishing and caught only a few small bass. February and March we were on Crooked Lake (Caloosa), Florida, and stayed at Hillcrest Lodge. The owner Steve Campbell, a fantastically welcoming and helpful guy, loaned us his bass boat and we fished almost every day. In 2 months we caught nearly 2,000 bass. The best was two 5lb+fish in one evening to Doreen. Lots of bass were in the 3 to 4 lb range and loads around 2lb. We did have a couple to the boat at 8 to 9 lb but landed neither “$%.^&”. Crooked lake has some quality fish in it. We saw two 10lbers that were caught. We caught most of our fish using Zoom black finesse and trick worms. We think they were successful because we noticed there were some leeches in the lake and these worms perhaps look like a leech to a bass? In the last couple of weeks we started to use dark coloured Senko’s. You can cast them accurately and a long way weightless, as we prefer to fish them. They out fished the Zooms. But costing 70c each and being so soft they generally only last one per fish. The cost of catching 2,000 fish would be $1,400 on senko worms – ouch. We’d better get saving for next year or buy senko’s at wholesale prices. We were very pleased with our catches but the many passing cold fronts definitely each time put the fish down for a couple of days. So, next year we could catch even more and get the big old ladies out! During our visit Rick Bateman ( a forum member) took us to his private ponds a couple of times and what an experience. 292 bass in two days between us. ( That put our total catch at 2,000+) Reports and photos on the forum. Thanks Nick – truly appreciated and hope to see you next year. We also had the privilege to meet the Rodman Rats ( forum members). They took us out on Rodman and also brought their superb Triton boat to Crooked lake and came and stayed with us a couple of weekends at Hillcrest lodge. Sherrie and Jesse are one of the genuine, true and beautiful couples to meet. Doreen and I have never fished and laughed so much at the same time: fantastic days. Really fun guys to be with. We value them as true friends and you should take advantage of any opportunity you get to meet them. We really have enjoyed our visit and bass fishing in your wonderful country. Thankyou. God bless America and all who bass fish there. __________________ Tight lines >)))))0> ~ Jack & Doreen Last edited by BassinBrits; 04-03-09 at 10:41 AM. Reason: typo

04-03-09, 11:10 AM	#3
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Man that is awesome. 2000 fish in 2 months...WTL, you seeing this? Maybe your tongue-in-cheek bass count wasn't so far off, after all. Jack and Doreen, I'm thrilled y'all (that's a Southern contraction of "you" and "all" ) had such a great time here in the States. Come back anytime, and if you ever get a little farther west to Mississippi, stop by and say hello. Maybe we can have tea together. By the way, for next time, Waveworm Tiki Stiks are a Senko knock-off. I've had good success with them, they're cheaper, and they're a little tougher than the real thing. They don't have quite the same action as the Senko, but it's close. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

04-03-09, 01:16 PM	#5
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Sounds like you had a great trip. Congrats! __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

04-03-09, 01:56 PM	#6
aikenyounggun BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: aiken, SC Posts: 2,051	yeah im really glad you caught em...... 2000 fish in 2 months..... must of been fun..... i have been on ponds where i could do that if i could go every day ..... good job tho __________________ <>< Rather be Fishing ><>

04-03-09, 04:05 PM	#10
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Naw man, sugar dumped in cold tea don't dissolve good enough. Add 1 cup of sugar to 1 gallon of HOT tea. Stir well, then let chill. Serve in a TALL glass, several ice cubes, and a lemon slice. It's not good tea if you can't use it as a substitute for syrup on your pancakes... __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

04-03-09, 10:52 AM	#2
Brute BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clearwater, Fl Posts: 38	Sounds like you 2 had a fantastic time. Brute

04-03-09, 02:11 PM	#7
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Jack and Doreen.. Where has the time gone... it seems like I was just reading your post proclaiming your arival here in the States. It's great to hear that the two of you had a memorable time and were able to make new Friends during your stay. If the two of you would ever like to fish an Indiana Resevoir let me know, it would be my pleasure to share a day with the two of you, if you are ever up this way. ~Mark

04-03-09, 02:19 PM	#8
rodman rat BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 180	We were the lucky one!

04-03-09, 05:26 PM	#12
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Wow man! That sounds great! I'd love to catch 2,000+ bass in that time, since jan. I've only caught 66 bass! and just a tip for for cutting on your senko prices, try using yum dingers! They work just as good and are half the price! ~Good luck and good fishin! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

04-03-09, 06:41 PM	#14
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	glad to see the trip was a success for the both of ya and you get ta take a bunch of good memories back across the pond . jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

04-03-09, 08:55 PM	#15
Captmikestarrett BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Accokeek MD Posts: 3,315	Wackos would be 44C each... not much of a savings with 2000 LGMouth caught. But it would well worth it at even a buck each.. That is a great trip indeed. Next time come see Washington DC I am sure we can get you out for a few days.. Thanks Capt Mike __________________ Capt Mike Starrett light tackle guide Potomac River http://www.indianheadcharters.com

04-04-09, 04:49 PM	#17
abu4600 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brandon Mississippi Posts: 480	Congrats. Bassinbrits on yall's 2,000 bass. Glad ya'll had a good time fishin here in the good ole USA. Come back anytime ya'll can.

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