Ali Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Let me start by saying that I don't have the luxury of knowing how to fish bass any other way but with a swimbait. When I jumped feet first into bass fishing, the goal was to catch the biggest bass in my local lakes and the best way to do that seemed to be with the big baits. The problem arises back at the dock when everyone is pulling out and slapping each other high fives and pats on the back for an awesome day out. Fish are pulled out of live-wells and pictures are taken with 12 pound limits. "How did you do?" when they see me come in with laughable sized baits tied onto what looks to be rods and reels designed to catch bluewater species. "Not so good." has been my general reply these days. "Great jig bite out there" or "I really nailed them flippin' wood with a senko" as some friends encourage me to keep at it. I don't know how to do that. Those tactics involve some serious skills which I don't have nor do I have the patience or desire to develop. Sorry, I picked my poison, and now I have to deal with the consequences. Out on the water the voices inside my head start going off wondering if this was a good choice for how to spend my day. Maybe I could borrow a jig from one of the guys? Maybe stitch a senko? I have a beautiful wife and daughter at home I need to spend time with so why am I out here? All day, everyday. And nothing to show for it. Then I get a divine reminder on why I do this. Deamons 0, Ali 1 I love the way they lite up in the live-well: You can keep your senko and jig. I'll wear my shoulder and back out throwing the big bait. And my only fish for the day outweighs your daily limit. -Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanbiggame Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 DANG!!! THAT IS A TOAD!! ALI!!! CONGRATS on the SCORE!! WHAT WEIGHT DID SHE COME IN? Can this be a SBU tourney fish?!!!! That will be a hard one to beat if so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolley Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sick Ali! What an awesome fish. Just beautiful. Love that live well pic, the coloration is awesome, and you can clearly see from that top view thanks shes a tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDHanson79 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nice job Ali what was the weight on that big um? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttaluns Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 PIG!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmith12 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sweet Nice fish, lol I know the feeling when people think your salt water fishing loL, I was throwing the OG wake the other day with an ldc xh and 401te, and people were looking at me like WTF (someone should tell this guy there is no muskie in this lake) Keep on chuckin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish-Styk Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Outstanding bro! That's what it's all about right there man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat-G Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Sweet fish man! SWEET FISH! Amazing pictures too! Bet that one felt good. I know the feeling of doubting my decisions all too well. Going through one of those times right now actually. Looking for a 10 or 11 pounder to reassure me I'm doing it the right way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Where's the Vid of you diving in after her when the hook pulls??? Very Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIZZ Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ali Ali Ali.............Thing looks bigger then you!! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfish Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thats a beautiful fish, I wish I could catch one in the daylight to capture all those colors. Great job man. The SBU has been layin' down the fish this year....stoked for you! JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonesaw Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 that's a Lunker. Great picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunkerPunkTW Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 nice fish dude thats a toad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Nice fish, and nice set up too. Can I ask what rod that is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaswimbaiter Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Great post Ali, I think we all can relate. That is an absolute slob, congrats and keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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