Big Bass Splash results, day 2.

I've been waiting for day 3 results but they are not yet available, soooo, I will publish this. For all hourly results of the 1st 2 days, http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/

                                                       Day 2 of the McDonald’s Big Bass Splash on Sam Rayburn started out with very cool temps in the 40’s and the wind was already rolling. Robert Laird is still in the lead from his Day 1catch weighing 10.74 lbs. He was closely challenged on Day 2 as Joe Kirbow (photo on right) of Beaumont, Texas ran to the scales with the biggest catch of his life – a 10.36 lb fish! The top 5 leader board nearly had a complete turnover by the end of the day.

1st	Robert Laird	Livingston, TX	10.74
2nd	Joe Kirbow	Beaumont, TX	10.36
3rd	Tommy Hammons	Jacksonville, TX	9.73
4th	Russell Spacek	Dime Box, TX	9.52
5th	Bob Sims	Orange, TX	8.98

Big Bass Splash results, day 1.

10.74 Leads Day 1 - McDonald's Big Bass Splash on Lake Sam Rayburn, TX Day 1 Leader Board

1st   Robert Laird Livingston, TX 10.74 2nd   Russell Spacek Dime Box, TX 9.52 3rd   Luke Reed Dayton, TX 8.27 4th   Danny Shoemaker Lufkin, TX 8.20 5th   Walter Peddy Nacogdoches, TX 8.00 That's gonna be hard to beat. Keep watching.

Big Bass Splash

It's that time of year again! The McDonald's tournament is back at Big Sam. The weather is going to be < perfect. I went out yesterday morning and caught about 10 fish in all. Nothing big, but as you know, all fish are good fish. The fish bit watermelon/red Senco on a 5-0 hook with no weight, also on a floating rattling Rogue in orange and black  in about 5' of water. Water temp. was 68 and the water is clear. I am not too sure that the winning fish won't be caught on Sunday, because the weather is going to be bad today and Saturday. Now, it depends on when the cold front comes through today. If the first few hours of the day are good then it could be caught early today. I will keep you posted.

Getting Closer

I took my head into the shop today. Supposed to be done tomorrow afternoon, (tomorrow being Thursday).
I am seriously hoping that my boat will run much better when it's done. I believe that we got the leaks fixed.
Now all I need is a motor and I'll be set to fish. Then I can get back to telling you what they are biting.

Went out Saturday and caught 7 fish to 2.5 lbs. on beetlespins and chartruese spinners in about 3 hours. Really went to see if I had fixed my boat, I hadn't. Seems I have a warped head. I've been told that I must have carberator problems, as the fuel in the cylinder is what actually cools the engine, not the water pump.
The lake is still 8ft. low but is clearing slightly. Still time to catch those spawners.

As soon as I can.

As soon as I can fix the blown head gasket on my boat, I will fish again. As soon as I can fix the 2 holes in my boat, I will go fishing. Well, I already fixed the head gasket, and with the help of my neighbor Andy we have fixed 1 of the holes. Should be able to fix the second hole on Friday. I am looking forward to this weekend.
I have it on good authority that the Crappie are biting at the Canyons, in the grass. The bass have been biting on
stickbaits, topwaters, early and red Rattletraps. The spring bite is in full swing, you better hurry. It wont last long.

Take a child fishing!

If you have never felt the thrill of seeing your grandchild catch a nice bass, or view a perfect sunset then I can tell you that you are really missing out. This is the easiest time of the year to catch a bass of a lifetime,or to make memories with your son, daughter or grandchild.
Today we just threw out a Rogue and a Long A and just shook our rod tips, then let it sit and BAM, there's a bass on it. Set about 50 yards of the shore, by the hydrilla and cast over it and shake it and wait. It couldn't be simpler and you can hardly miss as hard as they are hitting them.
Take a child fishing, it will do your heart good.