So I was finally back on the water Friday and couldn't have been happier.  It was nice to be in a boat casting and hunting for the elusive springtime bass.  My tournament partner and I got on the lake early morning and spent about 8 hours on the lake.  I have never fished Bone Lake but he had a few years ago for a tournament.

We started out on some spots he remembered from his last trip there and then we ventured out to scout some locations that looked like they could be productive.  We were able to eliminate some water and we were able to catch a few bass and establish a pattern related to depth, structure, lure type, presentation, and color.

I was able to try a new finesse worm technique that turned out to be productive and also found a good crankbait pattern as well.  I have been trying to improve my ability to fish a jig so I forced myself to throw a jig for a good portion of the day after establishing the above patterns.  I am getting better at learning the feel of the jig in the water and also recognizing what can often be a subtle strike. 

I left the lake Friday afternoon with a sense of accomplishment and confidence for next weekends tournaments.  Next stop is Deer Lake in Chetek, WI on Sunday to round out my pre-fishing weekend.

Good Luck to all of you getting ready for your tournament season to start and those of you lucky enough to live in warmer climates well your season is well underway.