Catching a bass on my hand-tie when everyone else was skunked...

[bdorman]

I had a few minutes to try out my new Shimano Sienna 1000 on a spare 4'6" ultralight rod I had laying around. So I stopped by the lake just to try a few casts. Three other guys were casting from the docks but they were having no luck whatsoever.

I tried a few casts because I wanted to see how the combo casts (quite well, but it would benefit from 4# line instead of the 6# that I put on it). Then I walked to the foot of the docks where the depth is only 18" and jigged my bait in the shadows of the docks. Got a 16" large mouth bass within about 30 seconds!

Everybody wanted to know what I was using so I showed them my chartreuse and red marabou jig. I think I mentioned that I tied it.

Of course, the only reason I caught a fish was because it was one of those intensely sunny days and the water is still winter-clear. On our lake the fish aren't going to be in 5 feet of water when the sun is so intense. They're chilling out in the shade.

But you know bass fisherman. If it isn't a long cast, it doesn't count.

Anyway, it's fun catching fish on your own ties.

[Nightprowler]

Catching fish on your jigs is the best reason. Enjoying the pouring, painting and tying is a BONUS.
Nice Job!
NightProwler

[skeetbum]

Always makes me smile too, good story. Bass guys are so focused, sometimes in the wrong direction.