Thanks, Troy.  Hadn't heard that.

Stu

Troy,

Whatcom although a great spring lake fishes small due to most if not all of the big spawners will be caught in the north end of the lake. It would be like fishing on a merry-go round guys trading spots in a less than 10 acre area.

I have caught some large bags there myself and know the quality of fish that are in there. A lot of 5-6's.

Potholes fishes much larger and many Potholes Opens have been won with 44-55 lb bags in years past. Now that is with 6 fish bags both days.

Wild wood camp ground from what I have heard that you will need to book the campground more than 6 months in advance. That place is a party place.

Russ

Stighelman,

Past records my man!!!
I know the tournament director real well and have had many conversations regarding what has won the Potholes Open in the past.
Russ

Russ - agree with you regarding Whatcom.  Been there, done that.  It's a zoo on AND off the water!

Regarding Potholes - that was a 7 fish limit, not 6.  But yes, there were many a club tournament where the winning weight was pushing 50 pounds.  But even with 14 fish, that's a better-than-3.5lb average.  Usually those bags were anchored with a 6- or 7-pound horse.  Those were the days when the smallmouth population wasn't nearly as established as it is today.  Fishing for smallies was more of an afterthought back then.