Something You Have Yet to Accomplish in Fishing... 2024
islandbass reply :
Alright guys and gals. If you’re willing to admit it, whether it’s embarrassing or not, tell us what you have yet to do in fishing.
This excludes lures so saying something like, “I’ve never caught a bass on a jig,” has already been done. So none of these examples of never ever or yet to accomplish.
This is mine...
I have yet to catch a fish, any species, in winter. I’ve caught fish in December, but dad gummit, most of December is technically still autumn. ????
Hammer 4 reply :
To land a bass 15lbs or better. Bet there's going to be a few folks that would answer along the same line..
Bluebasser86 reply :
Catch a bass over 8 pounds in Kansas. I've caught bigger ones elsewhere, but I've never been able to break that mark in my home state. I've come as close at 7lbs 14ozs, caught several more over 7, caught one with plenty of length but just not enough girth (24.5"X14"), I just can't get the elusive 8.
Catt reply :
Taught a great grand kid how to fish!
Aint got one yet ????
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AndrewJ reply :
Ive yet to bass fish outside of California, Ive yet to fish any of the motherload lakes or Clear lake, Ive yet to land one a bass over 6 lbs.
Mike L reply :
I have never caught a small mouth bass!!
I don't care much about not catching a spot or any other type.
Just one small mouth and I'm a happy man.
Mike
scaleface reply :
I have never caught a ten lb bass and doubt I ever will but by-golly I'm going to try to catch one today .
MickD reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 6:37 PM, Mike L said:I have never caught a small mouth bass!!
I don't care much about not catching a spot or any other type.
Just one small mouth and I'm a happy man.
Mike
Come north. We'll get you a walleye, too.
Scott F reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 6:37 PM, Mike L said:I have never caught a small mouth bass!!
I don't care much about not catching a spot or any other type.
Just one small mouth and I'm a happy man.
Mike
You won’t be happy just catching one. After that, you’ll want a lot more!
12poundbass reply :
I’ve yet to catch a smallmouth out of a lake. Hopefully that’ll end soon but they’re not making it easy.
MassYak85 reply :
Break 6 lbs in MA. They're around and the 5s show up for me but I haven't come across a 6 yet.
Troy85 reply :
1. Catch a double digit bass
2. Catch a smallmouth. Planning a trip next year to hopefully accomplish this one.
Sphynx reply :
Never caught a smallmouth, walleye, pike or musky, hoping to change that this summer...also never caught anything on a fly rod, also something I thoroughly intend on rectifying this summer with a day trip with a guide, hard part for the other 4 is figuring out how to fish for them, every time I wet a line I end up with a largemouth on the line lol
Mike L reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 7:14 PM, Scott F said:You won’t be happy just catching one. After that, you’ll want a lot more!
I sure hope so!
Mike
On 7/24/2019 at 7:11 PM, MickD said:Come north. We'll get you a walleye, too.
I don't know exactly where to go. But one of these days I hope to do just that.
Mike
JediAmoeba reply :
I have never caught a striper.
I have never caught a double digit bass but I really doubt that will ever happen in Pa.
I have never caught a carp - I have gear to try for them but I have to make a concerted effort to go.
Glaucus reply :
I havent caught a DD, but unless I make an effort to go to a state to fish where it's possible, that will never happen.
I haven't caught a bass through the ice. I really want to, but the winter and cold and snow and ice turns me into a prepubescent little girl, and I have the patience of a baked potato.
BadContrakt reply :
I've never caught a bass deeper than 10 foot...
I've never used or owned electronics to any measurable degree and I'd like to stop being a "bank beater". I'd like to become decent at deep weed edge and ledge fishing. I'd like to be able to use electronics to the point where I can proficiently locate bass and tell someone without a doubt "that's bass down there on some brush/tree/structure, let's waypoint that and do some casting and pull em out of there" and have it actually happen.
I guess the first step to achieving this goal would be to get some electronics. Or maybe a boat. Don't really feel like putting electronics on my kayak.
Pickle_Power reply :
Win a tournament, bass or otherwise. I placed 2nd in a pretty large local ice tournament two winters ago.
I haven't even fished a bass tournament, as there are very few nearby. So just participating in one for bass would be an accomplishment in itself for me.
BassNJake reply :
I too am chasing the double digit bass.
3 trips a year to Chickamauga and I'm confident I'll get one in the next 20 years.
However, I'll never forget the time my tourney partner landed a double on a spook.
It was the most crazy blowup where there was a tail slap just as the smallie launched out of the water to get the spook on the way down. He sets the hook and screams its a giant, fights it for awhile and I get them in the net.
One smallie and a large mouth both right at 3 pounds.
He then said, good luck topping that
JediAmoeba reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 9:56 PM, Glaucus said:I havent caught a DD, but unless I make an effort to go to a state to fish where it's possible, that will never happen.
I haven't caught a bass through the ice. I really want to, but the winter and cold and snow and ice turns me into a prepubescent little girl, and I have the patience of a baked potato.
Ice fishing is great!
A-Jay reply :
I sincerely hope all you fine folks meet and even exceed all of these.
I am going to just keep fishing and see what happens.
A-Jay
J._Bricker reply :
Catch a peacock bass on top water in the Amazon. I know, Bucket List....
Alec McMillan reply :
Never ice fished. Would like to one day, doesn't get too cold here
Mobasser reply :
I'd like to go on a dedicated smallmouth bass trip. Somewhere that has beautiful scenery
JediAmoeba reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 11:24 PM, Mobasser said:I'd like to go on a dedicated smallmouth bass trip. Somewhere that has beautiful scenery
Susquehanna River or upper Delaware river are great for scenery.
j bab reply :
I've never caught an 8, 9, or 10lb bass. I've caught a 7 and an 11, but the gaps remain 
superkamikazee reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 8:04 PM, MassYak85 said:Break 6 lbs in MA. They're around and the 5s show up for me but I haven't come across a 6 yet.
Same, except I haven't broke 5lbs. I fish mostly small lakes and ponds on my kayak. I catch plenty of 3-3.5lb'rs, so no complaints from me all things considered. I know there's bigger fish out there, I just need to figure them out. Curious if 5lb+ are common in this area or not.
WRB reply :
I have never fished in Alaska, haven't caught bass over 20 lbs or a musky over 40 lbs.
Fishing Alaska is still possible.
Tom
MassYak85 reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 11:46 PM, superkamikazee said:Same, except I haven't broke 5lbs. I fish mostly small lakes and ponds on my kayak. I catch plenty of 3-3.5lb'rs, so no complaints from me all things considered. I know there's bigger fish out there, I just need to figure them out. Curious if 5lb+ are common in this area or not.
I usually average one 5 a season. But there's guys especially some of the swinbaits guys that seem to find them fairly often. The gold pin fish every year is 9 or 10lbs so the state has some good fisheries it can just be tough to come across the bigger fish with regularity.
MickD reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 9:26 PM, Mike L said:I sure hope so!
Mike
I don't know exactly where to go. But one of these days I hope to do just that.
Mike
If going to MI area, Lake St Clair is it. Can get you both species. Running into muskies is not all that uncommon. But you'll need a guide. Lake St Clair is simply a big bowl, almost featureless, but the small "features" make all the difference. Not much on scenery since it's mostly simply one hell of a lot of water. But with a guide you should be able to get a good number of very big smb, and probably a walleye or two thrown in.
On 7/24/2019 at 9:26 PM, Mike L said:I sure hope so!
Mike
I don't know exactly where to go. But one of these days I hope to do just that.
Mike
If you are coming north for smb I believe Lake St Clair is your best bet around MI
BassWhole! reply :
Catch a fish on an A-rig, catch a fish on a Plopper, break off a fish with BG, fish with a milennial,
None are looking good in the foreseeable future...
Spankey reply :
Fish the Mississippi River Delta Area.
Fish the Pacific North Western Area for Pacific Salmon.
PourMyOwn reply :
I've yet to lose a fish while switching hands with my baitcaster. ????
Serious answer, I've yet to catch two bass on one crankbait.
Mike L reply :
On 7/25/2019 at 12:23 AM, MickD said:If going to MI area, Lake St Clair is it. Can get you both species. Running into muskies is not all that uncommon. But you'll need a guide. Lake St Clair is simply a big bowl, almost featureless, but the small "features" make all the difference. Not much on scenery since it's mostly simply one hell of a lot of water. But with a guide you should be able to get a good number of very big smb, and probably a walleye or two thrown in.
If you are coming north for smb I believe Lake St Clair is your best bet around MI
On 7/25/2019 at 12:23 AM, MickD said:If going to MI area, Lake St Clair is it. Can get you both species. Running into muskies is not all that uncommon. But you'll need a guide. Lake St Clair is simply a big bowl, almost featureless, but the small "features" make all the difference. Not much on scenery since it's mostly simply one hell of a lot of water. But with a guide you should be able to get a good number of very big smb, and probably a walleye or two thrown in.
If you are coming north for smb I believe Lake St Clair is your best bet around MI
Thanks Mick
St. Clair would definitely be option!
Mike
billmac reply :
Never caught a 5 lb bass.
Never caught a legal sized muskie.
Never caught fish using my electronics (just got it this spring).
Never caught a catfish.
Never caught a salmon.
Never piloted a boat on the St. Lawrence River.
These are all things that are do-able in my area.
bagofdonuts reply :
Tarpon on a fly. Had a follow once but couldn't get them to commit.
redmexican5081 reply :
Never caught a bill fish. Ive been on multiple trips but haven't been able to get one to the boat yet
MickD reply :
On 7/25/2019 at 1:41 AM, Mike L said:t. Clair would definitely be option!
I have a very good guide for St Clair. So if you choose St Clair and want a reference, let me know.
Mike L reply :
On 7/25/2019 at 4:13 AM, MickD said:I have a very good guide for St Clair. So if you choose St Clair and want a reference, let me know.
Thanks Mick
Mike
BassWhole! reply :
On 7/25/2019 at 3:06 AM, redmexican5081 said:Never caught a bill fish. Ive been on multiple trips but haven't been able to get one to the boat yet
Panama. The fishing is as hot as the weather.
schplurg reply :
Haven't been bass fishing very long so I've got a whole career of "first times" to accomplish. I got my first 5 pounder a month ago. Other than that I'm just getting started!
813basstard reply :
Never caught a Tarpon, red snapper or amber jack..and I live 12 minutes from some of the best saltwater fishing on Earth.
They seem to not be effected by a frog..
ohboyitsrobby reply :
Never been redfishing. I really want to just haven't gotten the chance. Never caught a 5 lb spotted bass. I'm fairly confident they exist in Arkansas just never caught one. Never had a respectable finish in a tournament in January or February. And I've tried a lot.
islandbass reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 11:41 PM, j bab said:I've never caught an 8, 9, or 10lb bass. I've caught a 7 and an 11, but the gaps remain
I think you need to buy a slurpee or big gulp enroute to your fishing grounds. That might increase your odds in landing an 8-10 lb. bass, lol.
cyclops2 reply :
I would like to catch fish in fished out waters with invasive organisms.
Mine are starting ? to make a possible comeback. As the fish are adapting over a decade.
BassNJake reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 10:56 PM, Alec McMillan said:Never ice fished. Would like to one day, doesn't get too cold here
Used to live in Ohio and ice fished a lot.
Something very tranquil when your whole world revolves around what is happening in a 6 inch hole
islandbass reply :
On 7/25/2019 at 12:51 AM, Spankey said:Fish the Mississippi River Delta Area.
Fish the Pacific North Western Area for Pacific Salmon.
You ever make it up to Seattle on an odd year like this year in the summer and I’ll get you into some pinks and cohos (aka silvers). Salmonids are king in my neck of the woods, lol.
riverat reply :
I'm retiring in December of this year and one of the top items on my bucket list is to hire a guide on a lake known for smallmouths (like Pickwick Lake) and finally catch one. I've been saving up for a few years to make it a week long trip.
the reel ess reply :
An 8 pounder. I know people who have fished a lot less than I have who have caught bigger bass.
Ratherbfishing reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 2:53 PM, Hammer 4 said:To land a bass 15lbs or better. Bet there's going to be a few folks that would answer along the same line..
I haven't landed a 15 lb bass either. Or even a ten lb bass. I think I've come close to 7.5 lbs, though.
Yumeya reply :
I never caught a Largemouth bass over 8lbs 
that size is hard to find locally.
cyclops2 reply :
Fishing under a well lit up bridge over the Delaware River at 10 pm. Snagged. No Snag slowly & steadily moves anywhere it wants to. 15 ? minutes I put my whole hand into a huge Striped Bass mouthto get the lure out. My biggest bass to date.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
I’ve yet to catch a bass under 4”. And I never catch a bass on crankbait, shallow/lipless.
Now the thing I accomplished this year is catching a lot of bass on jig and catch a whole bunch of crappies.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 10:07 PM, BadContrakt said:I've never caught a bass deeper than 10 foot...
I've never used or owned electronics to any measurable degree and I'd like to stop being a "bank beater". I'd like to become decent at deep weed edge and ledge fishing. I'd like to be able to use electronics to the point where I can proficiently locate bass and tell someone without a doubt "that's bass down there on some brush/tree/structure, let's waypoint that and do some casting and pull em out of there" and have it actually happen.
I guess the first step to achieving this goal would be to get some electronics. Or maybe a boat. Don't really feel like putting electronics on my kayak.
Electronics are all kinds of fun. Even if you don't have them experiment in deep water with a big Shakey head or Texas rig. Just drag it on bottom somewhere between 15 and 25 feet. The anticipation when setting the hook on a deep fish is quite exhilarating
On 7/25/2019 at 2:58 AM, bagofdonuts said:Tarpon on a fly. Had a follow once but couldn't get them to commit.
Once they commit you still won't land them! Haha
Harold Scoggins reply :
I'd like to bass fish in Mexico, but something tells me I'd need to requalify on the M16 first.
A-Jay reply :
On 7/26/2019 at 11:14 PM, Harold Scoggins said:I'd like to bass fish in Mexico, but something tells me I'd need to requalify on the M16 first.
May depend on where you go & how you get there.
While I shoot & rate the "E" - never felt like I needed it while I was there.
Fishing decent too.
A-Jay
Spankey reply :
On 7/25/2019 at 10:51 PM, islandbass said:You ever make it up to Seattle on an odd year like this year in the summer and I’ll get you into some pinks and cohos (aka silvers). Salmonids are king in my neck of the woods, lol.
A big thank you to you.
Love my bass fishing. I'm not in the bass capitol of the country by any means but do have both smallmouth and largemouths fairly close to me in local lakes and rivers.
I had King Salmon on my Bucket List. Well I went and we killed them, went again to get it all the way off my bucket list and slaughtered them again. So I have the Salmon Bug. The fight is unreal. I need to do the west coast salmon next. Hope to do as well.
flatcreek reply :
Iv’e not caught a bass in every state.gotta get busy on that.
WVU-SCPA reply :
I've yet to experience riding in a bass boat with anything higher than a 75 hp motor.
Every lake within 2 hours has motor restrictions, everything within 30 minutes is electric only.
Current target goal is a muskie on a fly.
HenryPF reply :
I am going to dream big on this one - would like to catch a bass with Xanthism.
Rarest of the rare bass.
I think 20lb LM bass are more common than these things.
jbsoonerfan reply :
I am embarrassed to admit it, but I have yet to catch a 26 lb bass.
papajoe222 reply :
I only have two things left on my fishing bucket list. A fishing trip to Canada and being around to see my great grand child (children) catch their first fish.
cyclops2 reply :
When my daughter started catching hundreds ? of perch 1 day in my boat. She did not want to stop for lunch. My genes . ???? Thankfully she realized I was a Abby Normal person. She is married to a fantastic fisherman. I am very lucky to have Vinnie as a Son In Law.
L I G...…...Life Is Good
LambOfGod reply :
Hi all! Long time lurker. This is bad but I have never caught a bass on a jig.
Randy Price reply :
Catch a bass over 5 lbs, a walleye over 30", and a musky over 50".
lo n slo reply :
5 lb spot
MN Fisher reply :
Anything fresh-water over 8lbs.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 7/30/2019 at 8:49 AM, MN Fisher said:Anything fresh-water over 8lbs.
I would go for catfish to accomplish that one
MN Fisher reply :
On 7/30/2019 at 10:00 PM, TnRiver46 said:I would go for catfish to accomplish that one
Except, just like when I hunted, I only target thing's I'll eat...and I don't like catfish.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 7/30/2019 at 10:52 PM, MN Fisher said:Except, just like when I hunted, I only target thing's I'll eat...and I don't like catfish.
All you've gotta do is get some dry ice and ship the fillets to my front step!
Although I haven't eaten an 8+ lb fish in quite some time . Striper salmon and halibut are the only ones that come to mind
ww2farmer reply :
I have never won a tournament on my home lake with all smallmouth. I have won multiple times with mixed smallmouth and largemouth bags, and plenty with all largemouth bags.
BassThumb reply :
Catch a 30-pound sack or a double-digit bass. Likely have to travel out of South Canada to get the 30 sack. The DD bass is not gonna happen up here.
TnRiver46 reply :
On 7/31/2019 at 12:12 AM, BassThumb said:Catch a 30-pound sack or a double-digit bass. Likely have to travel out of South Canada to get the 30 sack. The DD bass is not gonna happen up here.
I thought I heard tale of 30+ bags from Simcoe
Jaderose reply :
Double digit LMB (close but no cigar) and never fly fished. It scares the crap outta me. Afraid I'll like it too much. I got enough money wrapped in bass gear. Fly gear is REAL money.
Armtx77 reply :
Never caught a bass of any make or model, over 4lbs on spinning gear.
WRB reply :
On 7/30/2019 at 10:58 PM, TnRiver46 said:All you've gotta do is get some dry ice and ship the fillets to my front step!
Although I haven't eaten an 8+ lb fish in quite some time . Striper salmon and halibut are the only ones that come to mind
Do you like Bullhead fillets!
Tom
TnRiver46 reply :
On 8/3/2019 at 1:35 AM, WRB said:Do you like Bullhead fillets!
Tom
Never tried them but I would guess yes!
N Florida Mike reply :
I haven’t got the elusive 10 pounder, even living in Florida. Have had one on a few times though at least! Whew! Got that off my chest! I feel like Im sitting in a support group saying” Hi, my name is Mike. My problem is ....
I have not caught a smallmouth , in fact,
I don’t remember catching a bass out of the state of Florida. I did catch one on the st Mary’s river, which is the border of Fl and Georgia.
I have not caught a bass on a jig.
This basically amounts to my short bucket list.
stratoliner92 reply :
Catch a bass over 13#.
Fish Argentina ????
PigFarmer reply :
A 50 fish day. I’ve had about 20 once or twice.
r3825 reply :
On 7/24/2019 at 6:37 PM, Mike L said:I have never caught a small mouth bass!!
I don't care much about not catching a spot or any other type.
Just one small mouth and I'm a happy man.
Mike
Same!
SeaCrow reply :
I have yet to land a bass that weighs double digits or to limit out on panfish..
JG233 reply :
I haven't broke the SMB 5 lb mark yet. I was hoping to pull it off at the Quabbin this year, but no dice.
RichF reply :
A DD bass would be cool but I wouldn't be crushed if it never happened. I'd really like to see my dad catch one though. That's on his bucket list.
I would also like to fish a Pro Am tourney like an Open or Costa as a boater.
JediAmoeba reply :
On 8/16/2019 at 10:17 AM, PigFarmer said:A 50 fish day. I’ve had about 20 once or twice.
Go fish some of the rivers for smallmouth and that's not a hard task.
Titan reply :
Catching a bass 8 pounds or more.
Catching a blue cat over 40 pounds.
Catching a crappie over 2.5 pounds.
Catching a Northern pike.
Fishing the lakes/rivers of Canada.
JediAmoeba reply :
I have one... currently I have about 50 reels. I have had many other reels over the years, but I have never owned or used a shimano product.
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