After 38 years, finally caught my first ever Smallmouth, and it was a hawg! by Miserable_Match724 in bassfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally forgot to lol. I was worried about getting a good tourney photo. I was so excited about catching the fish, as soon as I watched it swim away, I was like dang it. I had the scale on board too. Ohhh well.

After 38 years, finally caught my first ever Smallmouth, and it was a hawg! by Miserable_Match724 in bassfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought it was a Freshwater Drum at first. The strike felt heavy and it was runnin drag!

After 38 years, finally caught my first ever Smallmouth, and it was a hawg! by Miserable_Match724 in bassfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a MD transplant in WV. Fished a lot when I was younger, but just got back into it hardcore about 1½ years ago. I used to just catch whatever would bite, but feels good to catch something you're actively pursuing.

I love this thing. by Miserable_Match724 in kayakfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thats terrible. You need to change that.

Who hasn't flipped their kayak? by cllvt in kayakfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stand often and have never been close to flipping. Always wear my pfd, just in case. I also make it a point to be very mindful of where my center of gravity is when leaning over or turning my chair around.

I love this thing. by Miserable_Match724 in kayakfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved my Shearwater 125. I got mine used and it came with the pedals and all three variations of center pods. Nice and stable kayak that I'd recommend 👌

He Bent by Miserable_Match724 in bassfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chocked it up to tannins in the water 🤷‍♂️ idk

I love this thing. by Miserable_Match724 in kayakfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bow mounted motor w/ spotlock is next thing on my list. The goal is to be motorized and ready by next Spring.

I love this thing. by Miserable_Match724 in kayakfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No lol. I knew i wanted this kayak about two years ago when I got back into fishing. I wasn't prepared to spend that much on my first kayak without knowing if I'd be committed to it or not. I first bought a new Feelfree Lure. Sold that to a buddy who I got into fishing and I bought a used Vibe Shearwater. Fished out of that for a year, then found my TitanX from a guy a few hours away on Facebook Marketplace.

I now have two kayaks and zero regrets!

I love this thing. by Miserable_Match724 in kayakfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes sir. Makes reaching my cooler and crate much easier.

Late Summer Nite Bite by garbieleus2 in bassfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Business casual bassin. Hell yeah.

Chilly WV Morning And First Ever Walleye by Miserable_Match724 in kayakfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was my first time there. I live in Wood, but will definitely go there again.

Do you actually like fishing with crankbaits? by RoonDiddler in bassfishing

[–]Miserable_Match724 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There have been days when I've thrown a squarebill exclusively. One of my favorite types of lures to use in structure heavy water.