Richmond Beginner

[jgc232]

Where are you parking and fishing at? Is this right across from Napa or on the other side? Was the business open?

[Tartan]

I park at the 21 century all American on SouthLake Boulevard. I've parked here for 7 hours before and both businesses in this area are open. I'm always polite and I'm not visible because I'm down the hill a little and out of sight. If you are worried about parking in front of a business there is an empty lot just round the corner.

[deep]

Good going Tartan! Keep at it.

[Sam]

Don't forget the big pond behind the Martin's store on Huguenot Road down by Forest Hill Avenue.

 

Throw that Junebug Senko and see what happens.

[jgc232]

The pond behind that Martins appears to be heavily posted witth NO TRESPASSING signs. Rode over there a few weeks ago. If you fish in it, where are you parking/fishing from Sam? I may try it out, but jail really isn't worth catching a few fish for me.

[heyitskirby]

Man I'm jealous.  I'm out of town for work (as always) and haven't even thrown a rod in the toolbox of the truck since we're working sun up to sundown.  

 

Just throwing in my two cents...those in-line spinners (rooster tails) are GREAT for trout.  You may still have a little bit of time to go up to AP Hill.  I think this week is the free trout time as they get ready to shock the ponds.  Just remember its a military base, read the regulations.

[Tartan]

Thanks for the info Kirby. i got that little sunfishy type thing on the roostertail then subsequently lost in it in a tree.

 

Today i went back to Southlake and about 3 hours deep i switched over to my Abu Garcia setup with a senko in my "spot" got a bite set the hook...and my rod exploded...2 weeks old...so I was a little bit ticked off...

 

I have acquired a St Croix MBC7MHF (spinnerbait) but no reel. I was thinking about a Revo SX but if anyone has a reel they want to get rid of i'll be the happy recipient of any decent left hand retrieve reel since i'm a right hand caster no switch guy. 

 

 

fishing report from Southlake Boulevard 5/1/13 : BAD too sunny these fish apparently don't like direct sunlight at all but still a few fish on their beds. 

[Hanover_Yakker]

I'll let you know on the reel here soon, but if you want a decent reel that will last you a while, try the BPS Pro Qualifier.  They run sales on them throughout the year between $59-79.  Normally priced at $99.

[Tartan]

I picked up the Lews speed spool mg for 79 at greentop. 711 ratio. Considering the price it's awesome. It's no Revo but I think lews did a good job. Leaps and bounds ahead of the Silver Max

[Tartan]

I picked up the Lews speed spool mg for 79 at greentop. 711 ratio. Considering the price it's awesome. It's no Revo but I think lews did a good job. Leaps and bounds ahead of the Silver Max

After 2 outings with the lews I gave it back. The graphite frame is very odd and strangely heavy. I'm all about cheap but worth it but it just didn't sit well so I grabbed an Okuma Komodo.

After tomorrow morning ill give a sitrep on how it performs

Edit : through a beginners eyes

[Tartan]

The okuma reel almost ended up in the lake I was getting so many backlashes with the brakes on full. Turns out I'm still a noob and didn't think about my leader knot causing an issue. The guys at greentop tied it so I didn't think anything of it.

I snipped the leader off and I was casting like a champ. Ultra long too.

Anyways my adventures today were back to beaver lake even though I said I wouldn't go back cause it's all marsh... The reason being... I learned about frogs...and holy hell so they work a charm. Easily 20-25+ bites and drags under but only 1 solid hook set after a modification of the hook tips. I bent them out from the body so I could set the hook better.

This was the result of that modification and a hook set tons all hook sets I think I pulled him a good foot outa the water setting the hook.

2.8lbs

He was a fatty

(I also got a scale hahah)

VERY happy I set out today to do something and I exceeded expectations. Ill be going back to beaver lake with a whole army of frogs in hand!!

PS the okuma reel is so sweet now it works because its so light.

Hope you guys enjoyed this installment of Kyle"s a fishing noob adventures.

Thanks again guys!

[Sam]

Now you are learning the tricks of the trade!

 

Congrats on your frog fishing.

 

Don't forget other topwaters.

 

Don't forget your needle nose pliers, too.

 

Keep those cards and letters coming!!!

[Sam]

Tartan, now is the time for you to expand your base of operations.

 

You know you can catch them at Pochontas State Park and the Southpark lake.

 

It is time for you to hit he pond behind the Martin's grocery store on Huguenot Road and the three ponds in Powhatan plus all of the ponds in Henrico County. You can find these ponds, other than for the one behind Martin's in the current 2013 of Freshwater Fishing in Virginia by the DG&IF.

 

Expand your horizons and take on other bodies of water.

 

Let us know how you do.

[Tartan]

Happy birthday Sam.

[jgc232]

Nice man!!!

[Tartan]

Thanks JC,

I'm hoping I get a little more consistent with my landing ability. I'm feeling like I know what should work but if it doesn't I'm lost.

I was extremely happy with how my frogs actually worked where I thought they should. I'm starting to see how the bass behave and I'm gob smacked how shallow big bass will stay, logic tells be fat bass will be in deeper food rich waters, alas they are in algae covered shallows.

Eating frogs apparently. Hahah

If someone could explain how you select the size of your lure I would greatly appreciate it. I seem to be consistently buying tiny bait for whatever reason. How do you select the size of your bait? What size if lure catches 1-3lvs fish? Do you take the chance on a huge lure and catch that 6lber?

Let me know I want to learn and figure this stuff out so I can take in all your combined knowledges and bestow it upon others and friends!

Thank you

[Jacob Krahenbil]

my advice would be to buy a senko and a worm hook and start fishing!

[Tartan]

This weeks fish!

2.7lber from Swift Creek Lake (pocahontas)

Caught on a spro frog.

All I can say is braid ROCKS. This thing felt like I was bringing in a whale because of the lillypads. Holy balls it was crazy. Very happy to land him. First fish that I was outa breath after.

Purchasing a kayak soon I hope. Sit on top seems to be the way to go

Ill get back with you all soon...you guys need to come join me sometime I'm getting lonely not having somone to shoot the shizzle with.

[Hanover_Yakker]

Awesome - looks like you're getting the hang of it.  When you get a kayak, give me a shout.  I'll take you to Sandy River and Briery Creek for some hawg hunting this summer.  Not going to guarantee you a citation but those two bodies of water have some seriously big fish in there.

[Tartan]

So I've heard. Apparently sandy is like a zoo on the weekends. Will I need a flag for my yak?

[Hanover_Yakker]

Safety is always first for me. I dont ever get on the water without my pfd, but the safety flag is a close second. I recommend the YakAttack VisiCarbon Pro. When you get your first kayak, I'll help you get it setup to fish from. I'll introduce you to Mary and Travis at ARC in Midlothian.

[Tartan]

Sounds awesome. I want one badly. This bank fishing malarkey is getting kinda frustrating haha. Plus when I hook a big fish I wanna go on this so called sleigh ride haha!! Very excited