Friday, March 27, 2015

The Gnat, Beadhead and the Popper

Tuesday’s trip involved using numerous flies to attract some hits from some early spring bluegills. I only got to fish a couple of hours, so I had to make the most of what was given to me. The fish today were in a sluggish hitting mode, from the results of freshwater, and some cool nights.

I did manage to land my first crappie using my 3 wt. and the black gnat. I always heard where there is one crappie there is more but not today.
My one bass of the morning using the Betts popper, nice fight on the 4 weight.
 The beadhead grub got this female's attention. After a brief pause for the photo she got her freedom.
My one counter of the trip using the Betts popper; got to love landing these gills using the fly rod!!!
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12 comments:

  1. cofisherMarch 27, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Pretty cool Bill. One of the things I really enjoy about warm water fishing is you never know what you're going to get.

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  2. CARFMarch 27, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Very nice, Bill! Good to see some fishing. I usually never have 1 crappie outings. Usually if I hook up with 1, more will follow.

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  3. Brk TrtMarch 27, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Bill that crappie has some wonderful coloration.
    I will target a few of them come late May.

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  4. Bill TrussellMarch 27, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Howard
    Yes and most of the time you are always going to catch something--thanks for the comment

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  5. Bill TrussellMarch 27, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Justin
    Crappie was a plus for this trip, and a blast on the fly--thanks for the comment

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  6. Bill TrussellMarch 27, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Alan
    I like the black crappie color much better than the light colored crappie. Thanks for the comment

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  7. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    Bill! Glad you were able to get out on the water and one more gil closer to your goal! Nice post as always and I am sure all of the fish made for a great day! Always a pleasure!

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  8. Bill TrussellMarch 28, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Noco
    The Spawn is getting closer which should add to my numbers. Thanks for the comment

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  9. looknfishyMarch 28, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    That's an awesome day...everything that swims in the lake seems to have liked your offering!!

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  10. Bill TrussellMarch 28, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Drew
    For a short trip it proved productive, even if I did managed to miss the catfish species. Thanks for the comment

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  11. HIke, Wade, PaddleMarch 29, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Nice fish, Bill! The topwater bite is still yet to pick up, here. Maybe they're just finicky, this year.

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  12. Bill TrussellMarch 30, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    Phillip
    Hope you get some warm weather soon and start landing those big bluegills. Thanks for the comment

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