Dante's been doing well throwing worms at a small farm pond behind our house. I took him to a one size up pond (still small - maybe an acre) that I know holds some decent bass. It sure felt nice finally bending a rod. Probably caught 2 dozen bass between us and then started messing with some panfish.
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2616_zpsfk89b5pd.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2616_zpsfk89b5pd.jpg.html)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2618_zpsxj7udhma.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2618_zpsxj7udhma.jpg.html)
First time I've ever fished a worm hooked like this - worked pretty good - caught half of them like this (I know it's a common method, but it's always looked dumb - Dante showed me and now I'm a believer!)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2615_zpsllwm760e.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2615_zpsllwm760e.jpg.html)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2606_zpsk5lz5p0a.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2606_zpsk5lz5p0a.jpg.html)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2612_zpsnrwshppu.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2612_zpsnrwshppu.jpg.html)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2605_zps4ut5ajvf.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2605_zps4ut5ajvf.jpg.html)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2611_zpsg6pln2h2.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2611_zpsg6pln2h2.jpg.html)
and here's the ugliest bass I've ever caught
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2625_zpsrjn9mxiy.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2625_zpsrjn9mxiy.jpg.html)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2621_zpsj0h26jbd.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2621_zpsj0h26jbd.jpg.html)
(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/daveandbarb2/IMG_2623_zpsiato1eiq.jpg) (http://s738.photobucket.com/user/daveandbarb2/media/IMG_2623_zpsiato1eiq.jpg.html)
WOW :jump:
I am soo jealous! A few of those are some real bucket mouths.
I like the rubber worms, and yes it looks stupid but it is crazy effective. :eyebrownod: I'll give ya another tip unless Dante already did....use salt impregnated worms. They sink slower and look authentic as "L" to the fish. :eyebrow:
You guys sure had a great day fishing Dave!! Those are some fine looking fish for sure!!
Anybody else notice how cool it is that Dante let ol Dad hold one of his fish up for a photo op?? :shrug: :shrug:
:alscalls: :alscalls: :alscalls: :alscalls:
Quote from: HaMeR on May 14, 2015, 05:05:06 AM
Anybody else notice how cool it is that Dante let ol Dad hold one of his fish up for a photo op?? :shrug: :shrug:
I definitely noticed :laf: I wasnt gonna say nothing though. That was pretty good of Dante :congrats:
That is a good day at the pond. :yoyo: :yoyo:
Pat
Looks like a good time and it sure was nice that Dante let you see what fishing is all about. :innocentwhistle:
Dante sure is growing!
Jerry
Quote from: FinsnFur on May 13, 2015, 09:47:44 PM
A few of those are some real bucket mouths.
I like the rubber worms, and yes it looks stupid but it is crazy effective. :eyebrownod: I'll give ya another tip unless Dante already did....use salt impregnated worms. They sink slower and look authentic as "L" to the fish. :eyebrow:
Two that I caught were pushing 5 lbs and right about 20".
I'll have to try those salt impregnated worms - just don't let Dante know :nofgr:
Quote from: HaMeR on May 14, 2015, 05:05:06 AM
Anybody else notice how cool it is that Dante let ol Dad hold one of his fish up for a photo op?? :shrug: :shrug:
:alscalls: :alscalls: :alscalls: :alscalls:
You got that right, Glen -- = > :alscalls: :alscalls: :alscalls: @ Dante letting dad hold a fish. I had to take my own pic as he was staying ahead of dear ole dad and into the next hole.
And yes, Jerry, Dante is growing - too quickly as anyone who has kids knows.
Both he and Sarah are in HS now (9th and 11th grade). :madd:
Beauties!
Nice ! :yoyo: