Tournament Week

So, as I mentioned last week in Switching Gears, I am excited to switch back into Bass Tournament mode.  My brain is spinning circles as I think about an upcoming tournament on a lake well known for producing big bass.

The past few months, I have been in mind clearing, relaxation mode, chasing Guadalupe bass around rivers in the Texas Hill Country, which is completely different from Big Bass fishing on a lake.  This makes the transition between the two, in a short two week span, difficult.  On top of that, this tournament is on a lake that I have never been to, and I know little to nothing about.  So, as you can imagine, I am stressing out about what to do.

Do I have the right line on my reels, what rods do I take, and what lures and presentations will I fish?  What size stinger do I need to win, where will I fish, And how deep are the majority of good fish holding?  Oh so many questions to ponder.

To add the the chaos and frustration, this is a busy week for me, there is not a tackle store within 75 miles of me (at least), and my camera is broken...hmm...the stress is mounting.

But, the stress is mounting in a good way.  I miss the competition that often drives me, and I am ready to get back to a lack of sleep, many miles driven, and heart pounding days on the water.  I am ready to fish tournaments again.

Bring on Lake O. H. Ivie, and bring on the 2013 tournament season.  I am ready to get after it and catch some big bass.