What's the difference between Hockey Mom's and Largemough Bass?

[Ed Wahl]

Lipstick





As promised, a fishing post.

I hit up a couple of local ponds this afternoon.
Gorgeous day for it.

I hit 'Nursery' pond first, believing that it's small size would give me a little advantage in finding the little beasts.




And it worked.

My first cast, using a Dragon Bugger caught this spunky Bluegill.



Third cast and out came another.



This went on for about a half a dozen, all about the same size.

Then this showed up.



I then put on a Dead Drift Crawdad and this one grabbed, a bit better.



That about blew the pond, too bad as I was hoping to shoot a pic of the Green Sunfish that also live there, but it just wasn't to be.

I then walked over the hill to the big pond.



I launched the 'cat' for an hour or so, no bites, licks, or even smells. This pond is always difficult until May.

When it started getting cold I bagged it and headed out.

Nothing like a pleasant walk after a pleasant day.



All my fishing was done with a type 3 full sinking line. There won't be any topwater here for a little while yet. It is February after all.

Does anyone know why these bass had red lips?

Ed

[jbird]

All right Ed!!!!! Thanks for this!

[Larry S]

Nice shots Ed. Especially like the scenery. Here's a theory or two regarding the red lips.
http://www.bassinusa.com/forum/ubbth...red_lipps.html

Best,
Larry S

[Darian]

Good way to get outside and have some fun. You got my juices going for some Bassn' now. Nice looking fish. Gotta go tie up some bugs, now.

[gene goss]

Lipstick





As promised, a fishing post.

I hit up a couple of local ponds this afternoon.
Gorgeous day for it.

I hit 'Nursery' pond first, believing that it's small size would give me a little advantage in finding the little beasts.




And it worked.

My first cast, using a Dragon Bugger caught this spunky Bluegill.



Third cast and out came another.



This went on for about a half a dozen, all about the same size.

Then this showed up.



I then put on a Dead Drift Crawdad and this one grabbed, a bit better.



That about blew the pond, too bad as I was hoping to shoot a pic of the Green Sunfish that also live there, but it just wasn't to be.

I then walked over the hill to the big pond.



I launched the 'cat' for an hour or so, no bites, licks, or even smells. This pond is always difficult until May.

When it started getting cold I bagged it and headed out.

Nothing like a pleasant walk after a pleasant day.



All my fishing was done with a type 3 full sinking line. There won't be any topwater here for a little while yet. It is February after all.

Does anyone know why these bass had red lips?

Ed

Nice pictures Ed.....what kind of fly is that in the first picture?

[Ed Wahl]

Thanks Gene.

That's a Deaddrift Crawdad.

Ed

[Scott V]

Glad you got out Ed, that is one of my favorite little hikes. Did you go to the furthest pond in the back we've been to?

[Ed Wahl]

I wanted to. I feel it may be fishing pretty good but I just didn't have the time.

Small ponds with dark bottoms are the tickent right now with all the sunshine we've been having.

It seems the larger ones are still in full winter mode.

Ed

[Jim@293]

I know this thread is pretty old, but I'll take a chance that Ed sees it.
These ponds look like a great place to take a 4 and 6 yr old and get them fishing with a fly rod. No need to cast very far, use an indicator and let them feel the tug.
Are these ponds common knowledge or they secret places or on private property?
My daughter and her family recently moved to Roseville, so I am trying to find good places for kids to fish. Since I am from San Jose, I'm totally unfamiliar with the Sacramento area.
Thanks,

[Bryan Morgan]

Come on Ed, for the kid's sake.