Morning fishing, lost fish.

I went out this morning in what I would consider perfect conditions. It was cloudy, kind of windy from the west and the southwest and a little rainy. I had a few bites and caught 2 fish, one about 3 lbs.  Twice I had an Alligator Gar take my Ribbit and break my braided line. Oh well, I had fun and that is what it's all about.
The lake is about 4 ft. low and falling. All my fish have moved out and now I'm left looking for a bite. Well that's a good excuse to go back out this evening.

Should of, Would of , Could of !!!

There is a local tournament every Thursday night. The entry is $40.00 per 2 person team. I entered it with a friend from Houston a few weeks ago and we took 4th place with 9.4 lbs. 1st place was 11.2 lbs. For our 4th place we each got $60.00. Now for the pictures I posted today. Top left is "should have joined the tournament" Top right is "would have placed in the tournament" and bottom center is "could of won this darn tournament". 1st fish was 3 lbs. 2nd was 4 lbs. and the 3rd was 5 lbs. for a total of 12 lbs. Can't believe we didn't enter the tournament.

We have been fishing late in the afternoons and catching fish like these
on Ribbits, Pop-r's, Spinner baits and Bass Assassins. Fish are hiding under Pepper Grass and Lilly Pads. Some fish have been larger but I forgot my camera on a few occasions.