Hit up Martha again this morning. Started out with my trusty yellow spinnerbait. Caught 2, 1-10"-er and 1 6". Then decided since everybody has been talking about drop shotting, I should give it a try. Got another 1 about 10". Switched to a white spinnerbait and picked up another 10". Talked to a homeowner, who said he'd seen two about 5-6# swim by a little earlier. Switched to a green tubebait and worked the docks to the north end of the lake. On way another homeowner said he saw some big ones swim by as well. By the time I got to the north end, it was time to head home. I stayed about 20' out from the docks and kicked my way back with the tube bait in tow. On the way back I caught one at 3.3# and 17". It still amazes me how well these guys fight!! I can't wait to hit that 5# mark!!!. On the lake at 7am, off at 1pm. water temp 70, slight breeze, no clouds. Lots of trout fishermen out, but I was the only one targeting bass.

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