[ML1187]

Haven't fished the mad in over 10 years. Was supposed to do a yak trip last weekend but postponed it until a few weeks out to do to the weather. I decided last minute tonight I was going to hit the Mad. Fished a long time and caught nothing but chubs on a rooster tail. Switched over to a handmade 20 yr old crawfish bait called a backup. Headed up river to a hole I used to fish with my dad 25 years ago. I still remember sitting on those rocks and catching daddy long legs as a kid! It was amazing being there and having memories of dad catching bass. It's sad to think of how the world has changed since then. About my forth cast...

Now I know this isn't a 20 in bass... But it is the biggest river smalle I've ever caught! 16.5 inches and fat. It was a special night on the river in a special place. With all the hustle of life I forgot just what the river could mean.


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[ML1187]

http://instagram.com/p/b7hXaTgYIv/


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[ML1187]

Thought you all might like to see this antique lure. Hand painted and carved in the late 80s... Of course given to me by dad.





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[rkierner]

Nice looking fish!

 

[deltaoscar]

Great post ML. That is pretty cool that you got your PB in a spot you fished with your Dad on a lure he hand carved. Congrats.

That is a nice looking lure too. I'd probably be afraid to use it.

 

[9Left]

nice catch man! Cool lookin lure too

 

[Britam05]

Great looking smallie! That lure looks very cool.


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[ML1187]

Yes gents its been in the tackle box and never seen water until tonight. Special indeed. 9left I saw you got into some nice ones today also!


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[arronsflooring]

Nice to see the old back up again. I still have a few of them, We used to call them the banana back up. Great bait, I got mine back in the 80,s as well.

 

[9Left]

Yes gents its been in the tackle box and never seen water until tonight. Special indeed. 9left I saw you got into some nice ones today also!


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Thanks, the river fishing finally seems to be picking back up...The Mad is my usual stomping grounds..so its nice to see your post and pics..headed there this weekend hopefully