I teamed up with an active duty soldier for a try at the local pond this morning. Rain in past two days had raised the water at least a foot but it was clear and the bass were biting. First cool day we have had in a long time.
First fish on the tally sheet by old Al - caught on a Pop-R
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My soldier buddy was fishing a top water lure called a Wopper Popper which out fished me 2-1 - I need to look for one of those.
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It was very overcast. So much so that I mistook the weeds for a fish :o .
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Got'em next time!
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We caught some pretty nice fish today - here is my best one. Maybe 3 pounds
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My buddy thinks I am a good guide - told him where to cast and he came up with a 6-7 pounder. Biggest bass he had caught to date.
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I caught the smallest fish of the day - hey they all count!
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We ended the day with a total of 25 and probably could have caught more. Before we left the owner texted me and asked us to clear a couple of large logs that were clogging the spillway - Mission accepted. Got a little tricky but mission accomplished.
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We made some memories - isn't that what life is all about?
That pond really gives up the goods Al. V:;
Go Al. Looks like a great pond with a healthy population of bass. Hard to miss seeing that push button reel now that's old school for sure.
Al is spinning. 'c;
QuoteMy soldier buddy was fishing a top water lure called a Wopper Popper which out fished me 2-1 - I need to look for one of those.
Whopper Plopper surprised me with my first musky last summer. Was casting for smallies. Goofy name, killer plug.
fun filled days! :drum
Good stuff Al- I wanna see some bluegill out of that pond
JT
Nice report Al. 👍🏻 Always nice when your guest is able to get the big one.
Quote from: Fin on August 17, 2020, 10:15:39 AMQuoteMy soldier buddy was fishing a top water lure called a Wopper Popper which out fished me 2-1 - I need to look for one of those.
Whopper Plopper surprised me with my first musky last summer. Was casting for smallies. Goofy name, killer plug.
I read somewhere that Whopper plopper was originally designed for Muskie fishing
QuoteI read somewhere that Whopper plopper was originally designed for Muskie fishing
I believe you are correct. One of Larry Dahlberg's many creations.