First fish of the season (4-5-09)!

[Jim in VA]

I know, early April and I'm just fishing now? Relatively cool water on the "hot" side of Anna with temps about 65F at mid lake. Only got a couple of hours in on the afternoon with Carter, but we managed a few! Tried the new GULP baits that come in the bucket of "juice." Had several catfish before the bass started striking. Had a couple of nice ones on the smaller side. Not too bad for a short afternoon trip.

 

[Chris Castineira]

Nice times with your boy, thats what it's about.



Good for you guys, CHRIS CAS

 

[Marty Klein]

Very nice -- . I would kill for 60 degree water out here. We're still hovering @ 50 at the surface.

 

[TrepMan]

Great pictures Jim, love it when the kids get into it!!



Marty- we were close to 60 this Sun, but have a cold front that will push ours back again into the low 50s.



Trep

 

[Berry Lindley]

Great Pics. The young man will remember these days fondly. We fished in 52 degree chocolate milk water on Sat. Finally found a small fishable cove around 10:30 and picked a few up. Will be on fire in 2 weeks.

 

[Dan J.]

Good day for sure Jim!! Great pics!

 

[Carlos Hathcock III]

Great pics and that is what it is all about!

 

[Jim in VA]

Thanks guys! Should have added that it was also the first voyage of the season for the G3 - with the new (used) 71 lb trolling motor. How I got along with that 52 lb stock job, I'll never know! Anyone in the market for a used Motorguide 52 lb thrust 12v motor? Glad to report that the boat ran flawlessly and that Carter loved going fast. Nothing better than hearing your 7 year old boy yell "LET 'ER RIP, DAD!"

 

[Teri C.]

Awesome to get them fishing young. Glad you got out on the water!

 

[mike chip]

congrats, great job jim

mike c