Bass Page 2005

The salmon fishing was slow in August and it was too hot for the resi. trout,
but the Bass action was as hot as the weather!

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Another nice one from late summer 2005!

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Hard fights and lotsa jumps What fun!

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I just love these Smallmouth bass. Pound for pound the hardest fighting fish around!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The hot weather took some toll on the bass too! I saw worms and parasites like these a lot this year, more than average I think. The bass seem to be OK so far. 

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Spey fly anyone? A little extra weight was needed to get the necessary vertical fall to hook the bass with any regularity. Still easier with the jigs, but a fun diversion with the fly rod during a hot spell that kept the salmon far from shore. Any day in the boat is a great day and all day bites cant help but make me smile.

Wow! What a healthy looking fish! Most were, indicating a heathy population.

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Not on a fly, but worth showing off! 18" plus Smally! Beefy too, pushin' 4, I'd say!

One of the best this year! Click here for full size pic.