We were trying to crappie fish with the 4 wts when we put over a doz smaller bass in the boat. Fish up to 16". They weren't monsters, but very entertaining indeed.

It depends on the season. These prespawn fish, we very active in the shallow, but warmer channels on the lake. Other times of the year, it can be difficult. I tend to like to "pick corn when the corn is ready". In other words when the gills are biting I fish for gills. When the bass are biting I fish for bass, when the steelhead are running I try to fish for them. I fish for trout when I am in trout country though. With so many species to choose from, pick the corn when the corn is ready. I am just about to pick carp. My absolute favorite species on a fly rod. I still remember Gary Borger's talk this past winter in which he said, The wiley brown trout has an IQ of 6 but the carp has an IQ of 12. Those that look down their nose at carp, just don't know them.

Anytime on the water or in the field is a good day.

Rick