Went back to the pond today

[biot midge]

The fishing was a bit slower today. I did manage to catch these guys for dinner.

I also caught a few bass.


Steve

[funbun]

Wow, you call that slower?

[Joe Valencic]

I'm getting the munchies looking at those fish. What did you catch the crappies on?

[biot midge]

Joe.
A simple bead head nymph, gold tungsten bead head, chartreuse marabou tail, chartreuse polar chenille body. I also caught a couple on Al's Crappie Candy.
Steve

[biot midge]

Fished the pond again today. I only caught 1 crappie, but got several bluegills and bass.




Steve

[quivira kid]

Steve, you're tearing 'em up! Looks like a ton of fun...

Zac

[jkurtz7]

It looks like you had a great time. Those are some nice fish indeed. I wish the fishing was the good here in Ohio right now, the weather just isn't cooperating yet.

Jeremy

[dead fly]

Wow, wish fishing was like that here in MN. But heck, nothing beats a littel casting practice on the river.....

[Clay]

Question about the very first picture in this thread. ALL of the crappie have very red mouths. Any ideas on why? I wouldn't guess it was from catching them, I thought it might be some type of spawning behavoir but it is way too early I'm guessing. Any thoughts on that. Everyone one of those fish has a stressed mouth area. I keep fish as a hobby so notice this stuff that others might not. Sorry for the diversion of your thread.

On the catching the fish, looks to be a grand time. Do you own the pond? I have always dreamed of building / owning a nice pond, balancing the ph properly, planting the correct types of plants, stocking with quality fish and enjoying.

[biot midge]

Clay.
The crappie in that pond are indeed starting to spawn. I do not own the pond, it belongs to a friend who has graciously invited me to come and fish whenever I want to.
Steve