Okie Scratches Em Out!

Ryan booked a trip hoping to get into a few smallmouth bass. Coming along for the trip were his Dad and nephew Asher. On a tough bite (post spawn) and limited time (half day trip) the boys did great! Ryan was steady all morning, Asher went on streaks and Grandpa seemed to only catch the bigger fish. Asher caught a 3 lb + smallie and a 10 lb + freshwater drum that seemed nearly as long as he was! Ryan seemed to only catch smallmouth with several beautiful fish weighing in at weights up to 3.5 lbs. But Grandpa John was not to be outdone and his patience was rewarded withe the biggest smallmouth of the day, so close to 5 lbs thst were calling it a 5! Just another fantastic day on the water with a wonderful family.

Ryan gave his son Wes a gift of a full day charter. Early fears of cold, excessively windy conditions were put to rest. Braving the cold Erie NE wind and morning temperature of 49 degrees, we set out expecting a tough bite. Well, the smallmouth had other ideas. Ryan dropped his lure to the bottom and in less than 20 seconds was hooked up with a big bass just shy of 4 lbs! Not to be out done, Wes hooked his first before his dad released his fish! The battle between father and son continued back and forth until later in the day the young buck gradually surged ahead! In the process also boating the biggest of the day! Ended up with over 40 fish total combined! Tough bite? I think not! Today proved that there’s still plenty of good families out there and thst father / son trips are anong my favorite. Just an outstanding day on the water!

Invited Lance and his daughter back on board to “make up” for a recent horrible weather trip. And make up for it they did!! With just a few hours to fish due to prior commitments, we set to work quickly! The action was incredible from the onset. Both anglers repeatedly set the hook and landed smallmouth after smallmouth! Was a great day on the water with great people again! Both caught their personal best today and both csught over a dozen keepers each making the day even better!