January. An 8 pounder...

But it wasn't a largemouth, unfortunately.  



But this 8.2 pound striper gave my new spinning reel and 10 pound test line a workout this morning.  I was tossing a t-rigged worm near some deep tules, and she popped it when I brought it off the bottom.  She took a few nice runs and I got a short ride out of the deal.  Released after a quick measure and pic.  Fun times, but it was the only bite of the day.  The water in the delta has gone from up to 5/6 feet visability to only 6 inches or less since the last set of storms.  Haven't found the new pattern for LMB, but I'll keep at it.

Be safe out there.

HB

the only bite of the day......and you casted in the only place it could have seen it!!  gotta LOVE that part!
Good detail on whats happening with the run-off and the bigD.
thanks fer da port&SWEETpic!

a good lookin fish makes it all worth it. Thanks for the report

Good job,
If you're going to only catch one fish you picked the right one 

That's a Pretty one Mr. Blue.....


  Perfecto for the Baking pan.... 

Yeah, how did you cook it up Blue??!   

Nice looking bass Bryan! Come on Kev wheres yours? I am looking to hook up with you guys more often this year so I can learn more about the way of the bass. Its good to see your mug on the boards.

Nice one Bryan!

Nice single, Bryan. Good way to break in the new gear.

WTG Bryan!

Come on Kev wheres yours?

You asked, so does that justify my thread jack?   

My 8 pounder arrived Monday night.  Although I'm going to be removed from the fishing scene for a little while, I'm happy as hell!  Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things in the Spring.  Looking forward to future hook-ups as well. 

Beautiful Striper!  Thanks for the report and picture Bryan.

Nice on Bryan... the delta has been slow but something like that will sure get the blood flowing.

Freddie

Congrats all around, Bryan, Kevin - a bute!

I'm still looking for that front hatch swap out kid seat to maximize more time OTW!

  Perfecto for the Baking pan.... 

Yeah, how did you cook it up Blue??!   

Funny .

Kevin, the title to my post was designed to pull you out of the shadows, haha!  Congratulations on being a new dad!  She's beautiful.