Bamboozle
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I hatched at 9 lbs. 😉
There are some good big bass lakes in SE Pa I just look for lakes that they have had tournaments on and go out at night in the kayak. No one there so fun.Nice fish.
I have about 4 days to fish an 8-acre lake this week that holds some close to the 10-pound mark, but since the 8-weight snapped I have to chase big bass with a 5-weight and slightly smaller flies.There are some good big bass lakes in SE Pa I just look for lakes that they have had tournaments on and go out at night in the kayak. No one there so fun.
If it is safe and ya have a buddy who can go with ya try at night for those big guys especially if the lake gets pressure. If ya ever go at night for trout get you one of these(Harvey pusher)can try for bass too let me know how ya do. I don’t have large mouth near me and wanted to give it a whirl on them.I have about 4 days to fish an 8-acre lake this week that holds some close to the 10-pound mark, but since the 8-weight snapped I have to chase big bass with a 5-weight and slightly smaller flies.
Murdich minnow is a great fly to use with the lighter setup. Isn't too bulky to cast and is the closest thing I've seen to replicating the action of a dying minnow when fished slowly with short twitches. Can't say I've caught 5 pounders with it, but I've never seen a bass refuse it when presented properly.I have about 4 days to fish an 8-acre lake this week that holds some close to the 10-pound mark, but since the 8-weight snapped I have to chase big bass with a 5-weight and slightly smaller flies.
Is that dyed wood duck for wings on that pusher fly?If it is safe and ya have a buddy who can go with ya try at night for those big guys especially if the lake gets pressure. If ya ever go at night for trout get you one of these(Harvey pusher)can try for bass too let me know how ya do. I don’t have large mouth near me and wanted to give it a whirl on them. View attachment 1641225925
How long did he take to get in thats a big oneBalsa wood poppers, can say I’ve caught a 5 pounder on it, now what is next? This one was 5.2 Pounds and 22 inches long.View attachment 1641225949
Just over 7 minutes, I had about 50’ of line out and he bit as it landed, and pulled into the backing a few times. Locking down the drag did nothing to slow him and he just wanted to run and jump. From the land would’ve been harder, but he was towing the canoe around a bit, would’ve been way shorter with the 8 weight, the 5 weights rod tip was below the handle a few times. This isn’t a bad one for this pond, I can typically get one in the 7+ range every weekend I fish it, so I’m just holding out for that one. Down below is the biggest we caught out of there, my brother fooled it with a live bluegill.How long did he take to get in thats a big one
Well done! We need to hear the story! Was it a smash and grab - or a delicate dimple?Balsa wood poppers, can say I’ve caught a 5 pounder on it, now what is next? This one was 5.2 Pounds and 22 inches long.View attachment 1641225949
Full out of water eat, vertically in the airWell done! We need to hear the story! Was it a smash and grab - or a delicate dimple?
Yeah Baby! Get your street cred the old school way - earn it!Full out of water eat, vertically in the air