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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 1946 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
A church friend got us access to a private pond about 5 miles from the house that was historically a home for some monster bass. We waisted no time making a run out there and I had a great time. I brought the camera but we were always fishing too far apart to snap pics. We got there shortly after 7:00pm and after a few casts with the split-shot I opted for the frog bite to help build my confidence in the bait. First cast out with the chart/white ribbit resulted in a massive explosion and the first fish on. The shorline was littlered with pads and this fish stuck me in them and I had to break off 20 lb line. I moved to a more clear area and within 2 more casts I had another fish on -- maybe a pound. I proceeded to catch another 5 on the ribbit and started to feel bad for the others that were fishing with us and offered them a bait. I moved around the tank and caught 7 or 8 total on the ribbit and missed at least 5 more. I finally lost my last frog and decided to go with the fluke on my split-shot rod. First cast resulted in a long distance hookup that was a ball getting him back to the shore. These fish were so aggressive that I had to cut the line 3 times even though I was setting the hook immediately after watching the swell blow up on the moving fluke. I ended up catching 15 or 16 fish in the 1.5 hours we fished and had a great time. Nothing bigger than maybe 2.5 pounds but they were fun and I can't wait to go back and do it all again. The tank is really low and the grass was to the surface for probably 70% of the water. I knew the frog was a good bet and the fluke I basically kept it moving just under the surface. I could see the fish charging the bait... Too much fun for a weekday....   Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Dru
Bluegill Username: Dru Post Number: 261 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Man that had to be rough. lol Get you some braid. I've never fished with it but from what I hear it is a must for frog fishing. I'm glad you had fun but a little dissapointed in how the pics turned out. BassZone.com | ||
| Fishinaggie88
Crappie Username: Fishinaggie88 Post Number: 474 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Sounds like a blast. I agree with Dru, crappy pictures!!! Love to fish and hunt. | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1043 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
No pictures so I don't believe you. PQ is to embarrassed to admit he can't catch fish in a stocked tank! J/K, Great times. Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 1950 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I know, I know... I let ya' down on the pictures. Why is it that Bigun never takes pics but is not harrassed, I for-go pics one time and am chastized... Oh... I know... It's expected of me to provide images with my compositions but when it comes to Bigun... ...we are pleased that he can figure out the composition part!!!  I'll do better next time -- I promise... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 669 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Cheater What's composition? Congrats on whacking'em with the ribbit! | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1045 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I think it has to do with they know I catch fish.... Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | ||
| Bluecat
Bluegill Username: Bluecat Post Number: 106 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
The wife and I went down on the pier at our house this evening. A few days ago She caught a bass that weighed in excess of 10 lbs. No camera. Took one this evening and she out done me again. Using the "do nothing worms".  M&M Retires Afield | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1046 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Bluecat, you never stood a chance! Great going Nana. Been wondering where the pictures have been.Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. |
