Bait and Switch Lures for Early February Bass: Micro Finesse 

Thanks, Sis. I had things to do in this area that day and the weather was so nice (and the ice had melted overnight) that it begged to check it out. It was fun to find a bunch of bass hopping on the various lures I brought along. With this warm spell the only thing left is to fill these impoundments up with spring rains. Could be a very good year! RTR xxxxxoo Don

Thanks so much Virgillio. This excursion was sure a positive experience. Although we still have low water levels in the impoundments hereabouts, it was encouraging to find fish biting. I'll be doing a performance feature on those new Gobiez later this spring. I think they will be very good. Peace and thanks again, Don

Thanks, Rick. It sure felt good to feel my line get yanked. Those U2L2 rods I was using are very sensitive and fun, but I'd never bring them to a big bass puddle! More raunchy weather ahead, but that's what this time of the year brings. Best of luck for you in 2024 as well. Don

@@Winkiedoodles Hey Don, Got to get out before March 7th, hip replacement surgery. Going to be down for about 3 months, then backing tubing. Just in time for summer!

@rickbrown7067 Rick, that hip replacement sure doesn't sound like something to look forward to. My wife had a hip replaced about 7 years ago and it was the new minimally invasive type so she recovered pretty quickly. All these wonderful surgical things are our reward for all the years we've had on earth. God bless and a speedy recovery, Don

@@Winkiedoodles I look forward to fishing in MO next fall.

Hey, Jeff, you can never have too many of the micro finesse family of lures. I basically ran out of time to throw Shad FryZ; they are so good! I think z-man is just now introducing the 2024 line up so I'll see what looks interesting. Thanks again, Don

Thanks for the comments, Jack. Agree that the pond has too many bass. They aren't skinny though so there's a lot of food. I think the big population of bluegill that can spawn and hide in the hydrilla helps. There may have been some bigger bass but a number of folks fish it and may have caught them for food. It's still a great pond for float tubing. Best wishes, Don

Aneed, I use original scent (no squids in W central Missouri). To stay warm, the solution is thermal underwear and insulated waders. Best wishes, Don

Thanks, coach don 🙏