Unbelievable day!

CamG · 05-14-13, 01:11 PM

Started off fishing Wilson Reservoir in Kansas. Got to the ramp at 7:30 am, and went to my favorite point. Caught three smallies on a Splash It by 7:45. I continued to fish for the next hour and just could not get them to bite. I had several followers on cranks and grubs, but they would not eat it. I switched up to a shakey head and bang...nearly non stop for the next 6 hours. I even caught a nice 3.5 lb. Largemouth. I would venture to say that I boated 40 smallies total and the largemouth. Biggest smallie weighed 3.7...not a bad day.

On the way home a buddy of mine called at he was fishing our local lake (Lovewell) and was catching a bunch of Whites and Wipers. I decided that I'd stop by for a bit. We boated 35 Whites and 3 Wipers...the first Wiper he caught weighed in at 8 lbs.! Really big fish for this lake. About an hour later we found a mudline and I switched up to a Chartreuse 1/2 oz. Spinnerbait. I was picking up a couple here and there, but I new they had to be in that water. I casted to a little channel break and before I could even turn the reel handle, bang. I knew I had a big fish and actually thought it was a big channel cat. To my surprise...a 15 lb + Wiper! She bottomed his 15 lb scale. The marina was closed and we couldn't get ahold of anyone to come and officially weigh her. I decided not to wait because I wanted her back in the water ASAP so we took measurements of her. 29.5" Long and she had a 23" girth. I haven't found any calculators to give me the estimated weight for a Wiper, so I'm calling her 15+. She was released and went on her way.

Some pics (I apologize...some pics are rough. I was by myself):
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3dkicker · 05-14-13, 03:06 PM

If I had that good of a day I'd post the pics twice myself too

. Looks like it was a blast. We've got Whites. Wipers, and Stripers on Buggs Island and the Whites can be slabs themselves so I can imagine how much fun the Wiper was.

CamG · 05-14-13, 04:53 PM

Yes, my computer locked up twice and thought it didn't go through...so I hit the submit button again. Can't figure out how to delete one so here we are.

Also, found out that my Wiper beat the lake record by 3 lbs.

WatterBoy · 05-14-13, 05:01 PM

Congrats on the awesome day! Looks like loads of fun (obviously).

bamabassman · 05-14-13, 06:11 PM

GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY !!!!!! AWESUM CAM !!!

those stripers are great ont he grill man, little sea salt and pepper and slopped with BUTTA....mmmmmmmmmm.

you DID have a great day. good job man.

CamG · 05-14-13, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY !!!!!! AWESUM CAM !!!

those strippers are great ont he grill man, little sea salt and pepper and slopped with BUTTA....mmmmmmmmmm.

you DID have a great day. good job man.

We turned them back Bama...fish like that around here are old! We did keep the small ones...and they are good!

bamabassman · 05-14-13, 06:22 PM

that's cool bud. at least oyu got to eat. i love stripers.

keithdog · 05-14-13, 09:51 PM

Man am I jealous!!! That's a blast for sure. I love the photos.

backinthesaddle · 05-14-13, 11:54 PM

WOW! What a great day!!

Jrob78 · 05-15-13, 02:23 PM

Awesome day Cam!

3dkicker · 05-15-13, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamG

Yes, my computer locked up twice and thought it didn't go through...so I hit the submit button again. Can't figure out how to delete one so here we are.

Been there. I just edit the second one and delete pics. Then refer everyone to the first post. Eventually Kevin sees the duplicate and dumps it.

BigBassin144 · 05-16-13, 10:21 PM

Way to go on the awesome day man!

BB

05-14-13, 01:11 PM	#1
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Unbelievable day! Started off fishing Wilson Reservoir in Kansas. Got to the ramp at 7:30 am, and went to my favorite point. Caught three smallies on a Splash It by 7:45. I continued to fish for the next hour and just could not get them to bite. I had several followers on cranks and grubs, but they would not eat it. I switched up to a shakey head and bang...nearly non stop for the next 6 hours. I even caught a nice 3.5 lb. Largemouth. I would venture to say that I boated 40 smallies total and the largemouth. Biggest smallie weighed 3.7...not a bad day. On the way home a buddy of mine called at he was fishing our local lake (Lovewell) and was catching a bunch of Whites and Wipers. I decided that I'd stop by for a bit. We boated 35 Whites and 3 Wipers...the first Wiper he caught weighed in at 8 lbs.! Really big fish for this lake. About an hour later we found a mudline and I switched up to a Chartreuse 1/2 oz. Spinnerbait. I was picking up a couple here and there, but I new they had to be in that water. I casted to a little channel break and before I could even turn the reel handle, bang. I knew I had a big fish and actually thought it was a big channel cat. To my surprise...a 15 lb + Wiper! She bottomed his 15 lb scale. The marina was closed and we couldn't get ahold of anyone to come and officially weigh her. I decided not to wait because I wanted her back in the water ASAP so we took measurements of her. 29.5" Long and she had a 23" girth. I haven't found any calculators to give me the estimated weight for a Wiper, so I'm calling her 15+. She was released and went on her way. Some pics (I apologize...some pics are rough. I was by myself): [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

05-14-13, 03:06 PM	#2
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	If I had that good of a day I'd post the pics twice myself too . Looks like it was a blast. We've got Whites. Wipers, and Stripers on Buggs Island and the Whites can be slabs themselves so I can imagine how much fun the Wiper was. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

05-14-13, 06:11 PM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY !!!!!! AWESUM CAM !!! those stripers are great ont he grill man, little sea salt and pepper and slopped with BUTTA....mmmmmmmmmm. you DID have a great day. good job man. __________________ so many lures, so little time. Last edited by bamabassman; 05-14-13 at 06:22 PM.

05-14-13, 06:22 PM	#7
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	that's cool bud. at least oyu got to eat. i love stripers. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

05-14-13, 09:51 PM	#8
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Man am I jealous!!! That's a blast for sure. I love the photos. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

05-14-13, 04:53 PM	#3
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Yes, my computer locked up twice and thought it didn't go through...so I hit the submit button again. Can't figure out how to delete one so here we are. Also, found out that my Wiper beat the lake record by 3 lbs.

05-14-13, 05:01 PM	#4
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Congrats on the awesome day! Looks like loads of fun (obviously).

05-14-13, 11:54 PM	#9
backinthesaddle BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canton,Georgia Posts: 63	WOW! What a great day!!

05-15-13, 02:23 PM	#10
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Awesome day Cam! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

05-16-13, 10:21 PM	#12
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Way to go on the awesome day man! BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

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