Northwest Fishing Reports

I am just curious about everyone's goals for this year. Mine is to experience allot of different lakes and throw new baits, Besides catching allot of bigger fish then I did last year, I just want to see were everyone's at for the upcoming season?

I have marked 2 lakes with 7+ bass..and have lost both of them w/light line..goal is to land both and kiss 'em Jimmy Houston style while yelling like Mike Iaconelii. and prove to doubter's of my 5+ smallie on the Columbia that I landed w/a size 12 'katsu hook.

jens wrote:I have marked 2 lakes with 7+ bass..and have lost both of them w/light line..goal is to land both and kiss 'em Jimmy Houston style while yelling like Mike Iaconelii. and prove to doubter's of my 5+ smallie on the Columbia that I landed w/a size 12 'katsu hook.

Jens know that's what I am talking about, set major goals, and go for them................Everything is possible... Keep at it

"Goals-4-2009-Season"

1. LMB=6lbs + PB 5.15lbs

2. SMB=5lbs + PB 4.3lbs

3. Throw more Swimbaits than I did last season and Bass in more waters!

4. Bass with more WL members.

5. Compete in @ least 2 Open Tourneys.

6. Work with Basstradamus and BassFanatic on making "Team Grippin' Lipps" what we want it 2 be!

For now I think these are very REALISTIC goals!

BB

Since I just picked up bass fishing last year, my goal is to get over 5 pounds this year. 4 lbs. 6 oz was last years best.

My goal is to make more top 10 finishes in tournaments with at least 1 win. It is tough to compete against a lot of these guys in the various circuits such as NW Bass and ABA. Another goal of mine is to not fall back onto old reliable baits and patterns so quickly. I need to think outside the box a bit more and need to be willing to try some off the wall stuff. I would also like to throw some more swimbaits this year. I have zero confidence in them, so I need to work on that for sure.

BassFanatic wrote:

jens wrote:I have marked 2 lakes with 7+ bass..and have lost both of them w/light line..goal is to land both and kiss 'em Jimmy Houston style while yelling like Mike Iaconelii. and prove to doubter's of my 5+ smallie on the Columbia that I landed w/a size 12 'katsu hook.

Jens know that's what I am talking about, set major goals, and go for them................Everything is possible... Keep at it

We gotta head over to Mardon's again! :bounce: :bounce:

Catch another over 8 lbs. I caught one several years ago and I want another!

BassDood wrote:Catch another over 8 lbs. I caught one several years ago and I want another!

8lbs,..that's a nice HOG BD!

BB

-SMB and LMB over 6lbs.- Both PB's right around 5-5.5lbs
-Teach myself to be consistent w/ varying conditions
-Expand my techniques-throw what i dont have confidence in
-LEARN

^^^^ You wont learn anything watching me catch them all haha

jens wrote:

BassFanatic wrote:

jens wrote:I have marked 2 lakes with 7+ bass..and have lost both of them w/light line..goal is to land both and kiss 'em Jimmy Houston style while yelling like Mike Iaconelii. and prove to doubter's of my 5+ smallie on the Columbia that I landed w/a size 12 'katsu hook.

Jens know that's what I am talking about, set major goals, and go for them................Everything is possible... Keep at it

We gotta head over to Mardon's again! :bounce: :bounce:

BB and myself just talked about it at our little BBQ we had today, We are heading over in August. It's not set in stone I will pm you and let you know when it goes down.

BassDood wrote:Catch another over 8 lbs. I caught one several years ago and I want another!

Bassdood I wish you the best on that goal, just keep doing what you are doing an dit will happen. Be at the right place at the right time....... Thats what I have learned.

I want to build an outrigger for my pirogue so I can take my kid's or dog out fishing without fear of tipping and add some other general improvements to my boat.


I also want to fish some lakes that I have never fished before. I am going on my first solo camping trip - more of a reward than a goal.

I would like to catch some saltwater fish.

lowvw wrote:-SMB and LMB over 6lbs.- Both PB's right around 5-5.5lbs
-Teach myself to be consistent w/ varying conditions
-Expand my techniques-throw what i dont have confidence in
-LEARN

The key word was "LEARN" I like that Lowvw!!!!!

1. Help my son catch his first bass
2. 4# LMB, 2# SMB
3. Join a fishing club (how else am I going to learn and catch that 4 pounder?)
4. Fish at least once within every month ... no matter how cold ... shivers.
5. Fish 5 new lakes

My goals...well of coarse I want that hawg smallie and lmb. Learn more techniques...other than cranks
and spinnerbaits but most importantly....More trips more often. I figure more time on the water and everything
else "SHOULD" fall into place.

Am right with you on that one Kevin ... two thumbs up!

BassFanatic wrote: Mine is to experience allot of different lakes and throw new baits, Besides catching allot of bigger fish then I did last year

I'd have to say that I'm right along those same lines. I want to hit some new lakes, throw some new baits, and I think my fish goal is to get a 6 pounder LMB. I think I can pull it off.

My goals,
• Catch my first bass
• Learn from WL members and my dad
• Experience new baits
• Fish more often