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Our first official "tournament" at WCF. In summary, awesome time - mixed results.
Eight people total in 4 boats. We all threw in 20 bucks and the prize went to the two biggest fish (largemouth bass/length) with a 60/40 split. After much online discussion for the rules, we worked this out right at launch (very cool).
The winners were Aris (Culprit) with a 17.5" largemouth bass and Tony (#1cubsfan) with a 15.5" largemouth bass.
Lots of hits and misses today. We fished from 6:45am-1pm. Mostly cloudy conditions with temps in the lower 50's most of the morning with west winds about 10mph.
There really wasn't a "magic" bait today as several different baits drew hits, but none with any consistancy. I did manage a 24" northern pike on a Senko all the way to the boat and out of the water until he spit the hook upon landing.
I think we all got a total of 9 bass - very poor results for Deep Lake, but again the conditions were not at all favorable.
Props to EVERYONE who participated as we did indeed have a real nice time. It was fun fishing for a few bucks on the line.
Very nice to meet Glen, BassManforLife (Dean), and his friend Phil. We enjoyed a few drinks at Jack's bar afterwards then went to Aris' restaurant in McHenry for some much needed and delicious italian beef sandwhiches. Thank you Aris! That was great stuff!
Almost didn't make it because of car trouble, but it wound up being nothing and had an AWESOME time!
I really appreciate everyone coming out and especially your kind words about WCF. It's days like THIS that make it all worth it.
Eight people total in 4 boats. We all threw in 20 bucks and the prize went to the two biggest fish (largemouth bass/length) with a 60/40 split. After much online discussion for the rules, we worked this out right at launch (very cool).
The winners were Aris (Culprit) with a 17.5" largemouth bass and Tony (#1cubsfan) with a 15.5" largemouth bass.
Lots of hits and misses today. We fished from 6:45am-1pm. Mostly cloudy conditions with temps in the lower 50's most of the morning with west winds about 10mph.
There really wasn't a "magic" bait today as several different baits drew hits, but none with any consistancy. I did manage a 24" northern pike on a Senko all the way to the boat and out of the water until he spit the hook upon landing.
I think we all got a total of 9 bass - very poor results for Deep Lake, but again the conditions were not at all favorable.
Props to EVERYONE who participated as we did indeed have a real nice time. It was fun fishing for a few bucks on the line.
Very nice to meet Glen, BassManforLife (Dean), and his friend Phil. We enjoyed a few drinks at Jack's bar afterwards then went to Aris' restaurant in McHenry for some much needed and delicious italian beef sandwhiches. Thank you Aris! That was great stuff!
Almost didn't make it because of car trouble, but it wound up being nothing and had an AWESOME time!
I really appreciate everyone coming out and especially your kind words about WCF. It's days like THIS that make it all worth it.