The past month has been quite busy for me in terms of fishing. I have been lucky enough to go out at least once every week in August.   It may sound like I am complaining but its far from it.  I appreciate any time on the water and enjoy it to the fullest.  Every outing offers an opportunity for something great to be descovered.  Like a new spot, technique or pattern that you may not have thought twice about in the past.   Early August I took part in the associate fishing tournament with my uncle.   He and I did  fairly well placing 6th spot overall. We weighed in at 12.24lbs. for 4 fish.  I had the 5th fish on but my drag system messed up on my reel casuing the fish to get loose.  What a heart breaker!!  I have to say that I did have a great time and at this moment would like to give special thanks to my Uncle!   

I aslo took part in the Largemouth Bass North BOUNTY FISHING tournament.   This was my first ever Bounty tournament I have to say that I was very excited to take part in it.  I ended up finishing 6th in this tournament as well.  My fish weighed in at 19inches.  This fish came off a 5/8 jig by punching heavy matted vegetation.  These largies were right in the middle of it all just relaxing under all the shade and cover.

I also took part in the carp BOUNTY FISHING tournament.  In this tournament I came in 10th spot with a fish of 26.25inches. This is a very small carp.  However, it was all I could muster up from a local spot that in the past has proven to hold big carp.