As the ice takes over area waters, we have one more bass to pass along courtesy of our Top 5 leader. It certainly takes a combination of dedication, patience and skill to get it done this time of the year. Way to go, Jim.

Weight: 3-0
Angler: Jim Junk
Date: December 9
Location: Banner Marsh
Lure: Rapala Clackin’ Rap
Angler Comments: Threw a jig with a craw trailer and a swim jig with a paddletail…nothing on either. Moved to the next spot and after sitting in the car and warming up started throwing the trusty clackin’ rap. After about 5 minutes felt the tap and line started moving. Set the hook and landed this very cold 3-0 for my last bass of the year.
Top 5 Weight: 24-14 (5-3,5-1,5-0,4-14,4-12)

Thanks to Jim for the submission and his interesting weapon of choice in the Rapala Clackin’ Rap. More to come on that aspect in a 2019 Top 5 wrap-up post after the first of the year. Up next is a series of outdoor gift suggestions as we head towards the big day. Talk to you later. Troy