I started the day going for Catfish and quickly hooked into a small 10 in. bullhead. I also threw a slip bobber in to give a try for some large carp. Nothing for an hour. Just when I was thinking about leaving (right before sun set) I see my slip bobber go under! It didn't peel my line or anything so I knew it wasn't a carp. I pulled out a blue gill. I threw my line in again and sure enough, it went down again. I thought, sweet, if I get at least three I will keep them and eat some bluegill. A couple of minutes later Another one about 12 in.
The next time I got a bite I saw my rod tip dancing a little more than usual and sure enough I had a fish on. I brought him in after a bit and wouldn't you know it? A 9 in Largemouth bass!
I quickly released that little guy and decided to free the blue gills too.
Two things about this report:My first Largemouth bass of the year was caught while fishing in the shallows for bluegills using nightcrawlers and a bobber! Haha
Second, I had heard stories about Largemouth bass being in Lisbon Slough/Toe Drain but I never believed it, because I had never caught one. I used EVERYTHING to catch bass in here but I had never caught one here. Either they are scarce or I just don’t know how to catch them in there. Well, I now know nightcrawlers will catch them but also that this bass was more than likely hunting the bluegill, so live bluegill (caught from the slough itself) would probably be a great bait in this area.
Cheers!
I just saw your fish counter, dude hit the ocean. There are so many more fish in the sea. :D
ReplyDeletehaha thanks for worrying about me brother! it is pretty low but I haven't fished as much as I did the past two years. Hopefully I will catch more this summer! As for hitting the ocean, I tried once but I wasn't with anybody who has caught any in the ocean so we didn't really know what we were doing. Hopefully i will try again soon! Thanks for reading, brotha!
DeleteNice start. Soon the trout counter will sky rocket.
ReplyDeleteI'm counting the days, mark! Can't wait!
DeleteHello J., whatever the situation, you were onto some really nice Bluegill. Big Bluegill are a blast when you can get into some. Keep working on the Bass, your fish will come.
ReplyDeleteBTW, just wanted to let you know that I am now starting a new blog and have shelved the "Rainbow Chaser" for now. Here is hoping you can add my link to the new blog and give the "Rainbow Chaser" link some time off!
Mel
Hey Mel, Thanks! The bigger bluegill are pretty fun to catch! I love watching the bobber being taken away, very amusing to me! haha
DeleteAs for the new blog I definitely will check it out! I will also add your link in the next few minutes! thanks for reading!