Buddy called me and said the ice just went out of his farm pond - thought we ought to try and catch a bass. To be honest, I wasn't even sure where my "conventional" bass tackle was - but I knew where the 8 weight was.

This one came on a Pigboat. 21 1/2".



This one on a Bunny Leech. Same length - but definitely heavier.



Buddy was using a baitcaster. We ended up with 5 bass from 3# up and a big walleye.

Bear in mind, 24 hours before these fish were caught there were geese standing on the ice in the pond.

Fun afternoon.. It's never too early if there's open water.