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Title: Fall Small
Post by: DF on 10/30/19 10:34 UTC

 This is my favorite time of the year to chase smallmouth.  Had the lake to myself and despite the cold front the fish were willing to bite.

(https://custombaits.com/gallery/medium_879-301019101636.jpeg)

 Hard to see but the hot bait was the ripper in cc green on a 1/4 oz darter head.  They were not coming unhooked today,  when they got it they choked it!

(https://custombaits.com/gallery/medium_879-301019101444.jpeg)

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: ctom on 10/30/19 10:54 UTC

Nice fish D, but it looks like summer there. I got for small sunfish, a 15 pound or so Buffalo fish and had ice in the guides this morning. 23 degrees. And wind.

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: DF on 10/30/19 11:30 UTC

 I got out just before the nasty weather got to my area. We are low 40's and rain for the near future with colder air coming.  Both the air and water temps were about 50 deg with loads of sun when I took these pics. It was the kind of day that makes up for all the days I couldn't get out.

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: brennan.chapman on 10/30/19 11:59 UTC

I agree! When the smallies are relentless towards swimbaits, that bite is tough to beat. Special time of the year.

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: basscatlildave on 10/30/19 13:19 UTC

Yes sir. Love it when they choke it. 

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: Lamar on 10/30/19 14:20 UTC

  All you need is a little sun and it's game on.

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: WALLEYE WACKER on 10/30/19 20:06 UTC

Nice when things work that way. A awesome time of year

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: brandx112679 on 10/30/19 21:11 UTC

 

  I really enjoy the pictures, DF, I am unable to get out and fish, again this year. I am going through a  stem cell, transplant. I'm spending approximately 45 days, at Vanderbilt University,Hospital, taking strong doses of Chemo, and several other procedures. trying to buy more time,
I love to fish for those ol brown fish, as well as about any species. I really enjoy the pictures. I hope you keep them coming.
 Maybe next year, I will be able to get out , and try my luck.

   Thanks

Title: Re: Fall Small
Post by: DF on 10/31/19 14:08 UTC

 I'm glad you like the pics brandx112679, I sure hope you get well and can get back on the water.
 Not a fish pic but here are some young swans getting ready for their first flight south.

(https://i.imgur.com/n7TngXu.jpg)