Catch All Fishing Thread

[Beignet]

My number of quality fishing days sure has diminished since we had a kid nearly two years ago. Makes it slightly harder to get up and say, “conditions look perfect today, see you tomorrow.” Early summer low flows and warm water temps haven’t helped much either. Whatever, it’ll come back and kiddo is a pretty cool adventure in its own.

Did manage to squeeze in a few hours yesterday with my one true fishing buddy, a Montana native that I met on a fairly remote stream in the Catskills about a decade ago (he still lives thataway). Sure miss fishing with that dude on the regular. Got a few troots to take a salmonfly off the surface even though that hatch has long since moved upstream. Not a banner day of catching, but a great time on the water.

 

[jrabq]

I did my job netting this 7-1/2 lb walleye my wife caught while trolling this morning.. We were fishing for crappie mostly, I about crappied my pants when I saw how big this fish was, fortunately I the big net in the boat.

 

[WildWill]

Smashed them on the teckle frogs this morning they're fast becoming my favorite in dirty water with some chop. Biggest this morning was just shy of 20 inches.

 

[R.K.]

Smashed them on the teckle frogs this morning they're fast becoming my favorite in dirty water with some chop. Biggest this morning was just shy of 20 inches.View attachment 410228View attachment 410229View attachment 410230View attachment 410231View attachment 410235

Dirty water? That looks like you could plant corn in it.

 

[WildWill]

Dirty water? That looks like you could plant corn in it.

That's central/western Oklahoma for you. They're either choked with grasses or chocolate milk.

 

[TexanSam]

I had to sort through a lot to get a limit because too many were OVERSIZED.

I never thought I’d see the day

 

[WildWill]

First day of a 6 day vacation with the family. Rented a place with a private pond that's suppose to have some good bass fishing. This was the 2nd cast middle of the day on a topwater frog. Can't wait to drop the kayak in it tomorrow morning.
View from the backporch. Can't really see much of the pond but it's pretty good size.

 

[Bigjay73]

Took a couple of my employees on a guided trip to Granby. Neither had ever caught a Laker, they had a great time.

 

[Bigjay73]

And Sam with Bernie's guide service was great!!

 

[Mallardsx2]

 

[WildWill]

Got out a little last night. Right at dark they started smashing the frog but only lasted about 30 minutes then went completely dead. Lost a big one I didn't get a good hookset on with the frog last night This morning was slow wouldn't hit 3 different frogs but caught 3 on a buzzbait. Gonna switch gears a bit and try some soft plastics this evening after some family activities. Still will have a frog tied on at least one pole.

 

[WildWill]

Oh and the kids have plenty to keep them busy. Anyone know if these are coppernose bluegill or what species? I can get better pics if needed.

 

[sclancy27]

I row, she fishes....

 

[R.K.]

Oh and the kids have plenty to keep them busy. Anyone know if these are coppernose bluegill or what species? I can get better pics if needed.View attachment 410521View attachment 410522

Those are hybrid bluegill x green sunfish. Green vermiculations/streaks on the cheeks are usually the best sign to look for, plus orange/yellow edged fins. Usually stocked, but can also happen in the wild. I've caught a bunch in the 2lb range in the past if they aren't too abundant.

 

[Perlodid]

Those are hybrid bluegill x green sunfish. Green vermiculations/streaks on the cheeks are usually the best sign to look for, plus orange/yellow edged fins. Usually stocked, but can also happen in the wild. I've caught a bunch in the 2lb range in the past if they aren't too abundant.

100% agreed, bluegill x green. Along with these characteristics, it can also help to look at their mouth size - it will be noticeably larger than a pure bluegill but smaller than a pure green. Here's another one for comparison.

 

[vanish]

Distinct lack of catching last weekend. Great camping at a boat-in site.

 

[Pagosa]

Distinct lack of catching last weekend. Great camping at a boat-in site.

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Great looking Hewes sportmans and beautiful country

 

[WildWill]

Got the biggest yet out of the pond this morning. Didn't weigh it but 21 inches long a bit skinny but usual for post spawn.
Good frog hookset.


Bad hookset.


Also finally threw something other then topwater. The old zoom brush hog still works.

 

[Bigjay73]

Got the biggest yet out of the pond this morning. Didn't weigh it but 21 inches long a bit skinny but usual for post spawn.View attachment 410580View attachment 410581
Good frog hookset.
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Bad hookset.
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Also finally threw something other then topwater. The old zoom brush hog still works.View attachment 410582

You sir have a good life

 

[WildWill]

You sir have a good life

The lord has indeed blessed me!