Yesterday was a change of pace, or should I say a change of place as to the target of our quarry for the day. John and I got together to do some fishing. The relaxed style and the type of fishing which was let's see what's biting and enjoy what happens. The place chosen was a warm water hot spot, and the beauty of the area came bursting forth. The backwater ponds and canals were home to pike, bass, crappie and bluegills. Flies were used, and when we figured out just what they liked we were on our way to a fine morning.
I had success with salmon flies..."Salars Nemesis"
And the "north country spider" also proved it's value.
Look at that CGR bend...
John holding a "battler"
A great day for a couple of guys remembering what we did together some 60 years ago.
Looks like a whole lot of fun, and simplicity at it's finest!
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Will the fun was awesome. Those fish brought back many memories.
Alan
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Pete it was fabulous. We were like kids again
Easy and enjoyable....we must fish there soon.
yes, sooner rather than later.
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DeleteSo much fun catching those little sunfish.
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Mark it was a day from our youth, and those little fish helped bring the days back.
Those little fish are just beautiful. Psychedalia with fins. Regards, John
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John, very well said....
Panfish are fun on the fly rod, Alan. Once in a while I will hit a local bond to catch them and the occasional bass. Any fish on the business end of my fly rod is a good thing.
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Sam times like that bring us back to the simpler times of our youth...and it's a lot of fun.
I'll say it is fun. Makes for good casting practice too.
DeleteI will never forget I was a youngster just moved east from Ohio. How will I make the best of it? Try to catch trout that I hear live around these parts.
I found a little stream that drained out of wetlands that went under a nearby road. Lo and behold a worm tossed into that culvert produced a few brookies which I proudly took home and Mom fried them up.
Sam, wild brookies pan fried a gourmet feast for sure.
DeleteFond memories of me and my son catching brookies in Maine and enjoying them fried in bacon fat. A couple of yesterdays biscuits and coffee, what a breakfast.
Certainly goes to show that fishing, no matter the species has its enjoyable moments. Love those sunfish!
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Howard anytime I can reverse some time and find enjoyment in it I'll take that any day.
Alan,
ReplyDeleteWow! Right up my alley with the Bluegills et al. I esp. liked the Salars N. anchored in the lip of that beautiful Bluegator! You are so right in what fishing can do for your memory! Almost always enjoyable ones at that!
I am pleased as punch Alan to see you catching these dandies on a variety of patterns! There in lies the beauty of these fish! They love everything we throw at them! Thank you for bringing these photos and memories to all of us!
Dougsden
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Doug I knew this post would tickle your fancy. Light fly rods and a few flies can make for a great day.
Next quest is the pond 500 feet from my home...
Never underestimate the importance of panfish to the soul. They are flyfishings "chicken soup".
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Ralph..."chicken soup" what a wonderful analogy. It is one of life simple pleasures.
Alan
ReplyDeleteThose sun perch, which is what we call them down south, has to be the most colorful of all the warm water species. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell
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Bill color wise they are as beautiful as the brook trout. Fighters too.