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Think I've lost it.. #10836042 05/11/15 08:43 PM
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The last few times I've been out I've only caught 1 bass. I think I've lost the touch. My confidence is way down right now and losing interest in going. I consider myself a decent fisherman and have caught a lot of good fish. Any thoughts on what I need to do to get it back?



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Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836051 05/11/15 08:45 PM
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Keep fishing. It will come back. One good day is all u need.


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Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836055 05/11/15 08:47 PM
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It happens. Makes it all the more fun when you break out of it.


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Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836063 05/11/15 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted By: Ponderossa
The last few times I've been out I've only caught 1 bass. I think I've lost the touch. My confidence is way down right now and losing interest in going. I consider myself a decent fisherman and have caught a lot of good fish. Any thoughts on what I need to do to get it back?


I'd say try a different lake, change it up. I am probably known amongst my friends as 'Old One Fish' so you can't take that from me, its all I have. banana

Unfortunately with all the rain, it is going to be tough to find somewhere else to fish unless you go to central Texas. I try different baits and presentation just to keep it interesting, can't hurt to try new things....


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Got the yips... Its a mind thing... get back out there, the last bit with high muddy water has been tough around here.

You hear all this good stuff about fishing bushes and stuff in high water, I have seen 0 of it here... and the water color makes me want to cry...


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Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836081 05/11/15 08:56 PM
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Same here, been skunked a lot lately. Depressing since I only get a couple weekends a month (at the most) to get out there.

Like we always said in college, you just need to find you a "slump buster" and it will all turn around.

Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836086 05/11/15 08:57 PM
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After an unsuccessful lake trip I'll head to my neighborhood pond that's good for at least 1/2 dozen 2 lbers. Yes, it's a pond, but it lessens the sting, is fun, & reminds me why I keep after this crazy obsession.


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you'll get it back. I think a lot of people are in a slump right now with all of this rain

Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836132 05/11/15 09:18 PM
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Been tough fishing this year all around. I have never talked to more people on the lake, at the ramp and seen on the message boards just confused as to where the fish are. Me being one of them!!

Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836178 05/11/15 09:34 PM
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I've been all over east Texas and the fishing has been TOUGH for most. The late winter surge in March and the onslaught of fresh water has changed the game for most. Just wait, this summer and fall will be on fire!

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Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836199 05/11/15 09:40 PM
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Go pond fishing. It has helped for me in the past.

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Lots of new water, all it takes is one good area. A bad day on the lake is still better than a day at work or walking the bank with no luck. Hope you smash em soon!! cheers


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Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836247 05/11/15 09:54 PM
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It my not be you. The very unusual weather with late cold and all the rain fish and fisherman are confused. Summer pattern on the way so chase some sand bass around. Look for birds to show the way. Your not alone...


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Stay off Lake Fork For a while! LOL.

Re: Think I've lost it.. [Re: Ponderossa] #10836618 05/12/15 12:37 AM
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Go fish with another angler (TFF member you don't know or a good guide) that is just as good or preferably better than you. It's very refreshing to learn from others. I need to do the same.

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