Written by Joe Robbins
May 29th marked 41 consecutive years that Eric Kochenderfer and myself have been on the waters of Cedar Lake for the bass fishing season opener. The string was in jeopardy of being broken this year with Eric’s daughter Melissa being an expectant mother. The big event could have occurred at any moment, but obviously baby realized the gravity of the situation and waited to make the grand entrance and the tradition lives on. However, I would like to add that I couldn’t think of a better way for a tradition to have to come to an end.
The weather was perfect, sunny and warm with a slight breeze, the water was clear and the bass were hungry. We boated about a dozen and a half fish with many more that threw the hook. Size wise, nothing in the keeper range but on ultra light equipment such as we were using, even a nine incher is a good tussle. The only exception to the bass we caught was a lone 8 inch bluegill that Eric pulled in; what a beauty!
Postscript:
As mentioned in my initial report, this year our tradition on Cedar Lake was in danger of coming to an end due to the impending arrival of a mystery guest. A mystery no more, Lincoln Paul Taylor came into the world this morning. Weighed in at better than 8 pounds. No catch and release this time, congrats to the new parents.
Nice report Joe, and I’m glad to see that you and Eric kept the tradition alive (as well as catching some fish).
Glad to see Cedar Lake is getting some fishing done on it. The lake always looks inviting. Good report Joe.