Summer bass bender (pic drop)

I have done a crap job of posting trip reports lately so let me take you on a summer bass bender from the last few weeks...
It started out with a smallie trip in the bass boat:These things fight like they are just mad at the world:Don't be afraid to dead drift poppers and especially target any duck blinds you come across. They are often built for a reason be it a point or change in depth or something:Bingo:I thought this pond was cycling poorly but the live well shot says otherwise...Putting your hand in a livewell of pissed off smallies is not for the faint of heart

Next morning had me zipping out for a quick largemouth bite:Potholes is just a hoot. A true bass heaven:Next up will be an adventure with my side kick:

 

[Billy]

I took my son here with the goal of getting him some fish. He is getting pretty good with throwing a popper. The bass wanted smaller stuff and thankfully I had some deer hair stuff tucked away from Shawn for just the occasion:Next it was Liams turn and man what a frigging hoot we had. Largemouth were chomping left and right. I wish I could show the video of him landing this but I think the smile says all you need to know: One of my absolute favorite days on the bass pond! Funny story on the drive home.
Liam, "what is that?"
Me?
Liam, "spider on my seat belt"
Me, "OK brush it off"
Liam, "It's not a spider it looks like a little crab."
I slam on breaks cause I know it's a frigging tick!!!!
Thankfully got the little bastard before it found a host. Liam then went on a tick knowledge bender and seemingly enjoyed learning about them

 

[Billy]

Next up was date night on same pond: Gorgeous evening:I tied some smaller stuff up:Lot's of fun size bass:Another fly pic:

 

[Billy]

The forth was cool and wet:I enjoyed a later then usual largemouth bite well into the morning:Take advantage of those cloud cover mornings.

I took the kayak on a fun adventure out in the sticks next:Had just a tremendous evening:Evening was full of aggressive takes and I fished well past the sun going down.Beautiful harvest moon. One more for good measure:
Cheers
Billy

 

[Billy]

Do my pictures look OK to everyone? I've got a new phone and not sure on the editing and lighting

 

[Bruce Baker]

For the most part, yes. There were a couple of bass pics that looked a little different from the others. Almost like a painting.

 

[Jim F.]

Look good to me.

 

[Matt B]

Yep, great report and pics. I’m curious—on the live well (and hell of a bag!)—was that for a tourney, filets, fun, something else?

 

[Bajema]

Looks like a great time!

 

[Old Man]

I was wondering, Is that little house you showed for rent in the summer time. Could be a steal and on a bass pond.

 

[Old406Kid]

Do my pictures look OK to everyone? I've got a new phone and not sure on the editing and lighting

Well, I slobbered all over my laptop if that's any indication.

 

[Scott Salzer]

Excellent is an understatement!

 

[Buzzy]

I was wondering, Is that little house you showed for rent in the summer time. Could be a steal and on a bass pond.

If you even think about walking around that little house, you best wear snake gaiters.

@Billy - Fantastic pictures and report.

 

[Stonedfish]

In the immortal words of Roland Martin....... Son!
Well done Billy.
SF

 

[mcswny]

Yep, great report and pics. I’m curious—on the live well (and hell of a bag!)—was that for a tourney, filets, fun, something else?

Was wondering the same thing.

 

[clarkman]

If you even think about walking around that little house, you best wear snake gaiters.

@Billy - Fantastic pictures and report.

Did someone say, "snakes"?

Sign me up!

 

[Northern]

@Billy you're killing me here
Haven't been out for bass since late May, and can't get out east of the mountains until mid Aug

Great report, and awesome job getting the family on some fish, too!

 

[Dogsnfish]

Wow, now that is a report!

 

[Steve Vaughn]

Great report. Think I should take out a loan for gas money and hit some of those ponds.

 

[DimeBrite]

Holy shit!