Same Fish, 3rd Time This Year

[FishnDave]

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)


Here you can see the fin:


And here's the mug shots from earlier this year:
(4th of July)




(May 29)

[cycler68]

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

[Rick Z]

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

Rick

[Uncle Jesse]

Nascar fish keep turning left.

[gordo7]

Just an old friend....

[Ed_D]

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

[FishnDave]

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.

[appalachian angler]

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

[ronnie_mckee]

That's great!

[Gigmaster]

The same fish, three times?????

I think that qualifies as a relationship........