Kota

I had hooked a few more smaller fish after this.  Doug had several more fish hit the bait, but he could not hook half of his bites.  Sun got pretty high and we had to go in soon, so Doug wanted to try the new proto-type crank bait.  We fished rock area and he got a good fish on it!

I got back my tackle and I also caught a good one before we left.

This fish bit at the end of rock.  I was running this proto-type lure on the rocks then, I felt a mushy bite.  The bait was not all the way inside the throat, so that I knew I made him bite!! I was happy to catch a good size bass in hot weather.  Their bites were not wide open yet, but I noticed that they are coming up shallower each day, and getting more aggressive.  In a week or two, I know we will be catching like crazy!!

Kota

He had a good year again!

He talks about his favorite lures and techiniques, and how he made to top 12 post-season.

Congratulations on your performance!

Kota

Then I went to see my friend, Randy McBride in Huntsville, AL.  I did not see him for a while, but he looked well and I was happy.

On the way to home, I made a stop at Regal marine ( www.regalmarinellc.com ) and saw my friends there. 

They have three new Basscat boats there for display.  I like the one with blue/white, and black/red.  Sabre FTDs are perfect size for their local water, Smith lake. 

They will also have a tournament on September 18, 2010 at Smith Lake! It will be a fun event ! Please call 256-739-8552 or check their web site at www.regalmarinellc.com for more information.

I had a very busy day, but it was great to see all my friends!!

Kota

She was just born and cancer was found in her already.  I know Blake who works hard at Marks Outdoors, and he needs help.  If any of you can help in any means, please help her and her family.  I have already sent my entry and I will see you guys there!

Kota

Kota

I had several designs of frogs and it finally came down to two.  They look identical but the one is softer than another.  These frogs have different sound than others, and I love this new splashing sound as if fish can hit any time from anywhere!

I was throwing to all kinds of covers I can find and after a while, I hear the sound ‘ Booom!’

Nice healthy looking bass hit my frog!! He hit it far away, but there was no problem with hook through design of the lure.  I caught about a dozen bass after this and finished testing this frog.  This frog’s sound can make me believe that fish can come from anywhere anytime!! I love it!

Tackle I used was Shimano Final Dimension 172MHPF with Shimano Metanium MGDC7.  Line was PE 50# test and Owner Twist Lock hook 5/0 were the best matching for this technique as some of you have seen the same equipment at Shimano TV ( Lake Guntersville chapter) http://tv.shimano.co.jp/movie/original/denka_12/

That one was big and powerful! After this there was a beautiful sunset waiting for me!

Today’s fishing was OK.  It was still hot without wind and tough to stay all day on the water, but I enjoyed the evening view. This is why I can not quit fishing and being on the water!

Kota

I do not know why they loved Mudsucker 110.  I started moving with fast pace, then I saw fish boiled a few times, so I switched to slower movement with pausing.  Then when I spit the water with a little mouth cup of Mudsucker, they could not resist!! I saw several fish  jump out of the water more than a foot or more in the air!!  Awsome fishing!

Kota

This lure has a buit-in action just like Flick Shake.  Curt explains the concept and how-to-use this bait in this movie.

http://www.ninjatacklebox.com/