bluezed

How is the bank access at Beaverdam? Is there any way to get to the dam area or the west side?

Where is Hemlock? I'm itching to try some smallmouth fishing.

Yeah those are most likely carp. They like to jump for whatever reason.

Fished my pond twice this weekend. Nothing but a small channel cat on a 5" wacky rigged Senko. Depressing!

I love my Carbonlite rod. Prefer it to my Veritas. It's very light, balances well, and offers great feedback. Definitely going to be buying more.

I'll be hitting the pond for a while this evening/tonight. Hopefully I can pull a few more out. Bringing more gear with me this time.

In for pics!

As much as it stinks to be unarmed, I would never carry illegally... but that's just me. Sounds like a good way to end up in jail.

As it turns out, my private/HOA pond does hold bass. I managed to catch one in about 45 minutes on a 5" wacky rigged senko. I am upset I didn't bring my scale with me, but I'm certain it was a new PB. A conservative estimate is maybe 4lbs? Not sure. Really wish I brought my scale! My previous best was right at 3lb. Also should add this was with my Daiwa Lexa 100 spooled with Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6 on a 7' M/F Veritas. Hook was a 1/0 Gamakatsu finesse weedless.

That's exactly it. For wacky rigging, put an o-ring on the worm at the half-way point, then run the hook under the o-ring rather than through the worm. This helps make them last a lot longer.

Pro Tip: Ship everything to your office.

I like Yo-Zuri Hybrid #6.

Well I was tired and the skies didn't look too inviting, so I didn't try the pond yesterday. Soon... soon...

Hahaha

Agreed on pics. This guy is 3 flat.