How was everyones season

[kt]

With the end of open water bass fishing coming on fast, i was just wondering how everyone did this last year. Also what were some of your top fish catching techniques for the year. I personally had one of my best seasons. I caught more fish than i ever have before. I also caught more big fish than i ever had (fish over 19"). However, i didn't manage to beat my personal largest fish (21.5") this year, oh well always next year. I would have to say my top two methods were texas rigged plastics, especially tubes, and spinnerbaits. Looking forward to hearing how everyones season went.

kt

[Flipnripem]

kt, cool topic. I did manage to get two fish over 20. This past season my best bait was for sure a flippin tube. It took all of my bigger fish. A large bait, bulky, big profile. I seem to enjoy each and every summer a little better than the last. Can`t wait till next year.

[berfish]

I caught the most bass i have ever caught in a summer this year. It helps that I had more opportunities this year too(got off work earlier!). Didn't get a lot of big fish but a lot of 16-17 inchers which are still good fish. Managed to catch a few 20's but my lake for big bass is not a secret anymore. Found a lot of new places to fish and mastered jig fishing. Also got into a fishing club which was really fun and interesting. Looking forward to next year.
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[Deitz Dittrich]

Not to bad, I could have done better.. My goal going in was to win a tournament this year... The last few years I was trying for consistancy, this year I was going for wins... I got 2.. so I was happy.

Jigs always are one of my top producers, I got a lot of fish on Pok-it-fry(similar to senko) and Dropshot really produced a lot of fish for me too...

I AM NOT WILLING TO GIVE UP YET!!!! come on indian summer!

[mnbass2002]

my season started off great cashed a few checks then went straight down hill. july 13 my oil pump went out so i was out of comish for 3 weeks. after that ordeal i fun fished for the remainder and did very well catching my biggest bass ever 23" on tonka this fall. my best lures were jigs and crankbaits

[Guest]

My tournament season was not good for anything but convincing me that I need to get a boat. I got some nice fish and always seemed to catch something. I learned some new water which is always good. I learned a few new tricks (mostly pitching). Met some cool people and fished out of some nice boats.

[mnbass2002]

BASSPASTOR YOU LOOKING TO BUY A BOAT I HAVE 2 FOR SALE-97' RANGER 519SVS w/ 200 MARINER AND 00' 520VX w/225 MERC

[CorynTracySellHomes]

Is this Gapinski???? Are those your boats for sale???

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[mnbass2002]

I am not Gapinski but he is my buddy. And yes the 00' is his boat and 97' was his, now my buddies.

[Pherris]

What are you asking for the 00' 520?

[mnbass2002]

asking $28,000 the boat is in perfect condition. also he is throwing in some loomis rods.

[Pherris]

Do you have any photos of the boat? If so please e-mail them to [email protected]

Thanks

[CorynTracySellHomes]

Iw ill vouch for the '00! John is a first class guy that takes impeccable care of his equiptment! Without seeing his boat I can guarantee it looks like it is fresh from the show room floor!

MNBASS.....Do me a favor and tell John Cory says Hi! I knew him when he was the Little Debbie Guy! I learned a TON about Bass fishing from him!

Cory Frantzick

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[mnbass2002]

Cory John says hi and thanks for vouching for his boat. We are taking off for deer hunting in a couple of hours so we will be talking alot of fishing and hunting. Yeah I have learned alot from him too

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[Basscaster]

My favorite techniques this year was a 1/4 oz. QUALITY Buzzbait with a medium blade or a large blade if I can throw it. Bigger blades and smaller weight makes buzzbaits go slower- The slower you can keep the bait on top the more quality fish you will catch.Also like a jig(Eakins) with a twin tail. Bass pro has some good plastics. XPS(I think)- found them on sale for about .99 and bought about 10 bags(I like 5 inch). I wish I bought about 30 packs.FLIP EM OR SWIM EM.

[Smallie]

Not nearly long enough.
What a great season while it lasted busting smallmouth and great largemouth flipping was great. It was a good season for tournament weights with numerous big bags. Prior Lake just keeps putting out the huge weights some tournaments nearly needing a 5lb avg to take it all on 8 fish.

Le Homme Dieu weights up with two tournamets that took more than 25lbs to take it.

Hopefully next year will be an even bigger success!!!

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