Long winter but, finally, first bass of the season. Caught on a file similar to a beaded hare's ear nymph. The rod and reel are what I call "The Noodle", it's from Walmart, cost $30, has caught a lot of fish and stays in the back of my truck year round... (Don't worry, I do have several others... just don't like leaving them in the truck so The Noddle comes to hand more frequently.)