Same Fish, 3rd Time This Year

There's a 20-inch bass in a local public pond I occasionally fish that has a very distinguishing characteristic...a big split in its pectoral fin.
I've caught her while flyfishing 3 times this year, the most recent being last night on a blockhead-style popper.
(October 2)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psadxgrith.jpg

Here you can see the fin:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psu2kotvol.jpg

And here's the mug shots from earlier this year:
(4th of July)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psln12pmif.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psrzvidbic.jpg

(May 29)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psh8g6jvtt.jpg

Must be a slow learner. Also shows catch and release works.

I have to ask. Do you keep this one in a small pen?
Nice fish. Wonder what caused the fin deformity?

Rick

Nascar fish keep turning left.

Just an old friend....

Dave,
Has she invited you home to meet her folks? I mean you've taken her out three times. In some places the preacher would start smiling at you when you head thru the reception line after the service.

Regards,
Ed

I have seen her follow me around the pond a couple of times this year. Maybe she always does, and I just don't see her? When I've seen her, I can't get her to strike anything, but she will follow and chase after any panfish or small bass I happen to hook.

Three times is a charm! Number four and she'll probably start talking to ya!

the old farm pond I used to fish often brought up repeat offenders

That's great!

The same fish, three times?????

I think that qualifies as a relationship........:-)

If this keeps up, the other fish are gonna think you're spoken for......:D

Dave, you must have that female magnetism that you are so well known for. Glad that you are having fun.

Wow, that is a poster child advertisement for catch and release if I've ever seen one!
Hopefully she isn't so gullible for some other "kitchen table" minded fisher.

Yes Sir.............barbless hooks and catch + release................IMO, only way to go so your children + grandchildren can enjoy catching her offspring one day too!

I was fishing this pond last weekend for crappies, and a couple bass anglers showed up. One of them caught this bass on a jerk-bait (lure). I was glad to find she'd survived the winter. :) The anglers got a great memory, a few pics, and released her again. Gotta love it!