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Post by joesp1897 on May 4, 2010 6:34:36 GMT -5
I had hooked a big gold in one of the still pools a little way down fromt the dam. I saw him cruising around so I figured there were rainbows in there w/ him. He was around 20". I got him up to the rock I was sitting on and when I went to bring him up out of the water he came unhooked. I caught him on a plasic trout worm. They seemed to be hitting more natural type baits that day.
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Post by Trad on May 4, 2010 8:50:54 GMT -5
It's funny you said that because i'm not a fan of the goldens but use them as fisfinder because they are so eay to see.. Not only might there be some bows or browns nearby, but if you see a golden in a particualt spot one day there might be harder to see fish there the next time you come.
One of my problems has always been that I have trouble seeing fish. If I go with someone who is really good, they will point out fish to me that I totally overlooked. Sometimes I even just cast where someone tells me there is a fish without actually seeing it and sure enough they are right. I'll bet Nate is good at that.
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Post by joesp1897 on May 4, 2010 8:59:18 GMT -5
I am horrible at seeing fish also. I would have thought since the water was so clear that I would be able to. The only time I see trout is when the rise to eat bugs and other stuff. I basically just blind cast unless, like I said, I see some golds in a pool.
I actually hooked that same gold twice Sunday, but he was only close to caught that one time.
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Post by sdot on May 4, 2010 21:32:43 GMT -5
You guys need some polarized sunglasses. Those things are freaking amazing.
I'm headed down on Thursday for some hot fishing action, maybe I'll do the tailwaters. I havent been down there in years.
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Post by Trad on May 5, 2010 8:26:07 GMT -5
I have polarized sunglasses. I actually have several in different hues for different conditions. They definitely help a lot, especially amber ones on a cloudy day. I still fail to recognize fish that some other people detect.
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Post by joesp1897 on May 5, 2010 9:33:22 GMT -5
I don't have any, but I do agree that I do need a pair. Maybe we could make it a prize for winning one of these contests?
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Post by prestonco on May 5, 2010 23:30:54 GMT -5
we'll just fly Nate up from Florida and have him point the trout out for you
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Post by joesp1897 on May 6, 2010 6:28:28 GMT -5
Sounds good. Maybe that will be first prize, and second prize will be the polarized glasses.
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Post by HuffNfeffeR on May 6, 2010 8:16:41 GMT -5
Great, Kenny can add trout fishing to his list of hobbies (which includes kickball and duck bowling).
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Post by Trad on May 9, 2010 12:09:56 GMT -5
So, Sdot, did you go fishing?
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Post by sdot on May 9, 2010 17:03:57 GMT -5
Yeah I went to Big Laurel on Friday and we made a killing up there. They had apparently just stocked because there were people all along the road there at every little pool. We usually go pretty much as far as you can go without driving across the stream then walk farther. You could see like 15 goldens in the big pools but they never bite anyway. We caught lots of little brookies up high then walked down the mountain where we knew none of the yokels would be and my dad and I both caught rainbows that were 16-18 inches. We probably caught 25 between us that day. Mostly those little browns and brookies but those big ones were something I've never seen up there.
Saturday we got a late start from heavy drinking and went below the dam. There were a couple bubbas down there with a stinger full of stockies but all we could catch were creek chubs. I think I prefer smaller waters. I got some major sunburn but it was a good trip. I also caught a monster bass in my parents' pond and almost killed a crow. I swear crows are the hardest animal to kill.
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Post by sdot on May 9, 2010 17:10:18 GMT -5
Also 39 beyond richwood is probably my favorite road to drive. You can really open it up and there are still some decent curves. The new car did nicely.
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Post by Trad on May 28, 2010 9:13:47 GMT -5
I've been doing a good bit of bass fishing because I haven't had enough time to head to the mountains lately. I stumbled upon a small impoundment relatively nearby that is loaded with good sized bass eager to take surface poppers. It's one of those where you wouldn't think a pond would have so many good fish but looks can be deceiving. I've gone 4 times in the last couple of weeks and caught at least 20 each time including a 5 and a 7 pounder and a bunch of 2-3 pounders. It also has some fairly hefty bluegills and pumpkinseeds. It's not totally unknown because there are always a couple of other people there but it gets ridiculously little pressure considering the good fishing and location. (No, I'm not telling I just though I'd post this because I see complaints about lack of posting.)
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