My bass fishing up to May 15th has been the worst on record. Very difficult conditions and cold water temperature are not the best for any angler and even less so for the boat angler.
I really was not too sure I'd take a run this morning until I had a peak out the window and checked the current windspeed and direction. The advancing rain and wind was still a way off in the early morning so it was a fairly simple matter of hitching up the Rubber Duck and loading up the rods.
Lovely conditions for the most part and lovely fishing! Had a good few fish. All caught vertically using my latest acquisition - An Abu Rocksweeper Nano 702ML - Must say this is a bit of a wand is this one! I was not casting today. The Rocky was easy to fish with. The reel seat to butt end is shorter than I am used to but I think I will settle with it. Of course as a consequence the rod is "longer" than say my Element Rider.
Anyways... While my expectations were not high I ended up having a nice session and some nice fish to the net. Illex Nitro Spring - Hart Absolut Worm and a BKD did the damage - not a Black Minnow in sight
And we're off......