Camping Trip out at Alder Lake this weekend. Took Father in Law and Grandfather in Law out fishing on my new boat this year for the first time. Went and tried catching some Trout or Kokanee trolling around the island by the Damn and got a couple but very slow fishing. So I said lets try for some bass. Pulled up in the grass and told them this is a good area to look for bass and just as I say that I look over and there's a Lmb sitting 2 feet from the boat then I noticed it was on a bed. Through a Senko at it he ate it i set the hook got him to the boat and he jumped the hook. kept trying for another hour and finally got him again this time i double set the hook. got him in the boat after about 5 minutes of fighting him the weeds and the wind. Took a quick picture and the the Father in Law said I want a pic of him to so I said sure thing then set him loose. Caught on Purple senko with emerald flake 63 degree water 3.2 feet deep. Then Sunday morning right oof the boat Launch up againts shore had another shot on a LMB but wasn't able to catch him but did get to see him guarding his nest. Ran out of time.

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