Fishing
What A Crappie Day, Part 2
On this trip, I visited a new pond. They don't stock this pond with trout, so I'm on the hunt for some different species. This time I catch my first Crappie as well as my biggest bluegill on the channel. I was blown away by the number of crappies I started pulling in. Throw in a few bluegills to mix things up, and it turned into a fantastic day.
What A Crappie Day, Part 1
On this trip, I visited a new pond. They don't stock this pond with trout, so I'm on the hunt for some different species. This time I catch my first Crappie as well as my biggest bluegill on the channel. I was blown away by the number of crappies I started pulling in. Throw in a few bluegills to mix things up, and it turned into a fantastic day.
Cold Wind Leads to Slow Success
Mariposa Pond has been incredibly successful, and today proved no different, though it was a slower day than usual. The cold wind blowing right in my face made things even more difficult. Overall, it was a successful day with 4 average-sized trout. I had a blast despite it taking a few hours to reach that number.
Some Bigger Fish with Lots of Competition
I'm back at Kleiner Pond to see if any palomino trout remains. I don't catch any, but I do see someone else catch one. The news of the Palominos has spread, and the pond gets really busy, but I manage to hook into some lovely rainbow trout. The key was arriving early to ensure I could get one of the good spots. By the end, this didn't matter much, though, as people ended up fishing from either side of me from only a few feet away.
Finally, a Good Day at the Local, Part 2
As the temperature was just above freezing and the sun was beginning to rise, I arrived to fish the pond closest to my home. I had not succeeded at this pond in months and hoped to turn things around on this trip. It started hot but quickly turned sour. I persisted, and that made all the difference.