New Bass Resolution

[Deitz Dittrich]

This post is kinda about a new years resolution. With bass opener just around the corner(which is way better than new years anyway)..

My new bass resoution is to fish jig worms more this year. I feel I got away from it last year and would like to get back to it.

I also resolute to keep better track in a journal how I do each trip out. By the end of the season I would like to be able to tell you how many bass I caught this year.

[Stratosman]

I resolve to be able to figure out how to pattern and consistantly catch river smallies. The St. Croix in particular. So close to home and with gas prices it is a good option. Can always find the small ones, but a solid big fish pattern has eluded me.

[Bobb-o]

speaking of bass resolutions, i gave up bass fishing for lent this year, my mom was really proud of me!! (if she only knew )

[fishinchicks]

That's a good one! If your're going to give up something, it might as well not be too painful, eh?

My new Bass Resolution is to get out more often, and figure out how to use a baitcaster.

[Wayne Ek]

Deitz I was so excited when I saw that header New Bass Resolution and your name behind it. I knew this would be good for a couple of " one liners" and a cheap shot. But alas, you got some what serious on me. Ok... I can play. My resolution is to get you up here and show you some excellant smallie fishing. And as the Water Boy would say " Open a can of whoop-#@% on you Oh ya, and since I'm old and retired, living on a fixed pension, let you buy me lunch.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Done.. you name the date!.. I'll get lunch, but you better stock up on your cans of whoop...because I will bring my 'A' game!!!

[SluggoMaster]

New BASS resolution for this year? I may actually try a jig-worm this year. It's hard when the jig works so well.

[turn_in_poachers]

Like Deitz, I plan on fishing more jig worms this year. Also, leave the heavy gear behind and fish more finesse tactics. I bought a really nice finesse spinning combo along with some Spot Remover jigs that Im dying to try out. And since Im finesse fishing, I plan on using that thing that reels have.....whats it called? Oh yeah, drag.

[Hodgie]

My bass resolution is to pull my new crestliner fish hawk all over this state. and finaly catch some smallmouth bass. and I want one 5 pounds or bigger. Got a long list of lakes! and saved my vac days

[HellaBass]

My Bass Resolution is to track all my efforts this summer in my Bassin' Blog. If you would like to read along, Google Rich's Bassin' Blog and bookmark it. I would give you a link, but that is taboo......

[Ole the Guide]

My resolution is to slow down and not be in such a hurry.

I want to keep a log to. That's something I've wanted to do for years. I'm going to buy a clicker and keep count of all the fish I catch this year.

See you on the water!!

Ole

[river rat316]

my resolution as always is to catch the 5 pound 22+" river toad (St Croix river of course), and also get BLB on a 20"er. I also want to keep a log, but I hate paperwork, and am generally lazy as all heck..... so I doubt its gonna happen

[Mark Christianson]

I have a log of EVERY SINGLE outing in the woods and on the water since 1993. Lazy? It sure is some good reading and has a great amount of info. Do it, you will be happy.

And RR, I would say to kiss my butt, but thats against FM policy....

[Mark Christianson]

Oh yeah. My 2006 resolution is to break my opening weekend bass record for total fish caught. Period!

Ole, we use a dry erase board with a fabric marker. (I dont know what to call the writing utensil. Its waterproof though). We make a mark on the board for every single bass caught(size doesnt matter), and tally at days end(or the outing) and clear it off. We also make notes for other fish caught or keep tally of all fish over 18 inches so we know who is the true master.

The logs help to know what those numbers are that need to be broken.

[river rat316]

hmmmm... thats fine when I have every darn Mon and Wed off and your looking for something to do with those comp days, dont call me, Ill be on the river catching my 20

And it might just be river x

[Mark Christianson]

River y has all the hot action so you will be at the wrong spot.

[Wayne Ek]

Ole, I'm with you. I fish to fast most of the time. I would hazard to guess that the majority of us fish to fast, and pass up some good fish by moving by the school instead of sitting on them. I keep telling myself to slow down, but even when I think I've slowed down my tournament partner Mike Daloia keeps asking me which race I'm in