Steve S. Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I didn't notice it either until I started fishing them again. I'm moving up to the 4" next to see if that weeds out the "dinks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S. Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Now those are some SMALLIES! I hope to post something here before '06 is over......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 my biggest sm bass was 21 and caught from powerton lake IL it and a 19 took a chart & white 3/8 dbl colo. spinnerbait in Febuary 04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 We've had three 20" smallies caught by ISA members (in Illinois!) this spring....let's get 'em posted on this thread guys Congrats! Is it back to the float and fly for this weekend? Water temps dropping like a rock...snow and highs in the 30's! At least the water levels are coming down Here's mine..even if it does need a pinch to make the grade. With the pinch he's at least 20. Possibly 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 4, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 4, actually. That's right!! Jim needs to change his post too. Post that hawg here, jamie!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim J Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Oh, I forgot about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Like Teddy said " Speak softly and carry a big stick." It was a good couple of weeks. That fish topped the list for length, but there was a host of others. All on baits brought in at break neck speed from 46-51 degree water. You know where to find the rest of 'em Joz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 That first one's awfully skinny for a flounder. Pic #2 really should have that beer looter dude somewhere in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim J Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 The lakefront pic is really funny especially in that small boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcook Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Here is one from the 2006 Midwest Rodeo (Indiana) in June. After about 5 years of fishing for smallies in moving water this is the first 20" smallie I have actually got my hands on. There have been a handful of others but they all ended with a sad story. I caught it on a Bandit 100 crank in silver sparkle minnow off that concrete wall in the background in heavy current right under a drain tube. I caught my second 20" the following month (no pic) on my home water (small flow) on a 4" Hooked Up tube in natural craw. The water was up a little so the fish could go where they usually cannot and it was one of those spots where I caught it. I was casting downstream and bringing the tube up to the top of the water column and dropping it down, the fish hit it on the drop in ~2-3ft of water. I also caught a 19, 18, 17, and 2 16s that day. What a day it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 Jason, not to imply that you look a little threatening in that shot, but is that fish's belly red because you were chewing on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcook Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 That would be hickies Tim. Just a dark belly I guess, but I don't know might be a hoosier fan in broilerland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Orange kayak reflection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Smith Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Orange kayak reflection? I think Jude has it. Glad to know your're in love with your hobby, though Jason... ...but you're crowding my "thug" niche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kast Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 You guys are lacking the earrings and tattoos, though. Must be poser thugs! I, on the other hand, am a happy thug! Though still on my quest for a 20". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 Went for my first early season shake down cruise for smallies with my canoe on Monday, beautiful day compared to this stuff we are having now. I was elated to tie into my first "big fish" smallie at 20 1/2". Since my goal for the year was a 20" smallmouth I guess this means Im done for the season. I dont think so, I have realigned my goals and set 21" as my new goal. This is the first year I have fished in October and April, I wont miss these months again. As a matter of fact I have a weeks vacation reserved for October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 I caught mine while fishing the fertile waters of the treatment plant. Those fish can see really good in that clear water. Caught one similar at the lakefront... Nice job of manipulating there Eric. Sad thing is I had to look at it twice before I got it. You know its sad getting old, but its a hell of alot better than the alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted April 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2007 Congrats Steve!! Eric- that there is a spitting image of what it is like fishing Lake Calumet. Not the prettiest place to fish, but the results are similar to that photo...HAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Lee Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 well whats the tally for riverine 20 in.+ this year? if lakes are included ive got 6 over 20 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Only 7 twenty plus so far this year , been real slow so far . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Only 7 twenty plus so far this year , been real slow so far . ONLY! If I add up my lake 20s , my river 20s, and my creek 20s, my total comes to zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 i am planning to get my first 20 incher at the campout on the rock river next weekend. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Jude, 35 years , 150 plus days a year on the same flow combined with a rapidly closing window of opportunity on some older very successful year classes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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