Caught these 50' while fishing for Whitebass (Don Harper's the man!)

Although we didnt' target largemouth during this time of the year, I employ the teachings of Don Harper (breaking down lakes), to find whitebass in deep water pattern in the wintertime. Wow, is Don right on! What a pleasant surprise to catch 5 LMB including these 2 lunkers yesterday at Stillhouse Hollow. I mainly fish with spoons and soft plastics to catch whitebass, hybrids, and stripers; but Don's teachings and theory applies to most freshwater patterns, just at different depths.

We hit one area (#16 from the map), and got onto Whitebass steadily; finding plenty of bait and Whitebass. We caught over 100 keeper whitebass (only kept 6 for Clint's dinner), and these two (6 and 7 pounders, plus a 4 pounder) in 50’ of water. Steady action all morning on soft plastics, and went to spoons when they got more aggressive once the wind picked up. Of course, LVS was critical in figuring out what they were interested in as well as thumping them in.

My three personal best fish have been caught with Don's process, the last 2 trips yielding 7.5# and 7# in the winter time. Catching them this deep offshore is new to me...
Tim

Nice fish.

Very nice fish. Sounds like a fun day!

Don is my best friend. We have fished together for years. i have fished with him in Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee and of course Mexico. He is the fishing teacher!

Wow, Tim!! You guys are on some good fish. Thanks for sharing the excellent report. Glad you are getting to go out with Clint. Skunked Again was not part of this trip.

Great report!

It’s always amazing to me when LMB come out of that depth. We had a similar situation on Fork.

Congrats on what looked like a really fun day to be on the water.

Great day...excellent report!

"Tough Man" Tournament Championship is there today (Sun.). Doubt any have seen this post.

Is it our responsibility to not mention where and how we caught fish because there might be a tournament somewhere?

I'll be sure to throttle back my information so that others who could benefit can't

You've taken my words and meaning totally out of context.

is this the OT?

Should eat good

I’m confused. Did Mr. Harper put you on those bass or Sandbass hole? Sounds like you stumbled into some bass while sandy fishing. If that’s the case, that happens all the time. Not sure how that’s taught.

I apologize for that, but I’m not sure how else to read your post.

WOW!!!

Sounds like to me some one is working with some one to say that if you say you caught these large mouth bass by using one of my high def. lake cards i will make it worth your time.

Don Harper Pro Staffer?

I don’t know what the OT is. Please explain. Tim

Tim at Skunked Again fishing is my computer Tech.. He configures the chips. Clint is a customer that holds the Chip for Stillhouse. I have nothing marked on my chips at 50 ft.. The way I read it; that they moved out to Whites and caught the Excellent Bass just off of area 16 on my GPS contour Chip. That is all. Glad they caught some suspended Bass around those Whites.

I’m just ecstatic that We caught these while targeting whitebass in 50’. Thanks to those who are supportive and kind.
Tim

off topic

Very rewarding experience for time you put in to study your map. Nice catch and thanks for sharing.

is he a pro staffer?

No. I do not do pro staff fisherman.

Nice fish!

Good fish!

You are correct Donald. Tim and I discussed that you had identified that area as a big fish hangout the day we caught those fish. You have been an excellent source of knowledge for me.

"Although we didnt' target largemouth during this time of the year, I employ the teachings of Don Harper (breaking down lakes)"

First sentence explains that (breaking down lakes) is a skill that Mr Harper teaches. What is confusing about that?

ReelSlow only MLF is allowed to grow the sport. Evidently you aren’t allowed to sell a product someone doesn’t agree with on TFF. I wouldn’t purchase the chip myself but see no harm in a man selling a chip that could help someone or even give them some confidence.

Interesting day congrats.

Nice catches!

I have talked to Don in person a couple of times and have one of his lake maps.
Been to his shop, and he's willing to share everything he knows.
I have seen some sarcasm directed toward him at times and it really puzzles me. He's been nothing but helpful and polite in his post.
If you ever get to meet and talk to him, I don't think you would ever have a bad thing to say about him again.

Thanks Don for your willingness to share so much about a sport you obviously love!!!!

I agree. I've never seen him confrontational to anyone on here. I only see posts where he tries to help and sell his items. Nothing wrong with that. He doesn't push them down anyones throats. If you believe you buy if skeptical then don't. Never understood why a few attack him.

Nice fish. Good job.

Very nice, Stillhouse has some toads.

He's just trying to troll and failing. My he skipped that sentence?