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)
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…
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!