The levee had fish on it
in the form of the native Red-Eyed Bass, and some nice bluegill that wouldn’t
make the quest but provide some nice table fare.
I was not surprised that
there was activity on top in the 62-degree water because last year I landed Red
Eye Bass here in 58-degree water. They nailed the Bullet Boogle Bug popper often
throughout the day; a lot of fun on the 4 weight.
This is a beautiful lake
in the early spring, but it turns nasty and in fact, downright ugly when the
fertilizing starts. I only have 4 or 5 weeks to fish it before it turns slim
green like pea soup.
This was a colorful gill
but it won’t make the cut for the quest. I landed numerous bluegills today but
all were too small to count. I did bring home eight for a fish fry. The bluegill
above produced four fillets. (A future post on how to get four fillets from a
bluegill this size) Notice the rubber legs of the Bullet Boggle sticking out of
its mouth. This was the only bluegill on top, all the rest were taken on the Black
Gnat. Today was a good start for good things to come from this lake.
Well Bill, it looks like Spring might really be here and just in the nick of time. I was hankering for some nice bluegills. Thanks for keeping me involved.
ReplyDeleteA good start...sort of spring training.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to your fillet post.
Howard
ReplyDeleteI think we have seen the last of winter here---Spring is my favorite time of the year. Thanks for the comment
Alan
ReplyDeleteHope to land some nice size gills next week if the Spring weather stays with us here. thanks for the comment
4 to 5 weeks, you'd better hurry. That's a lot of catching.
ReplyDeleteThose are some decent fish there Bill, can't wait to see how you clean them. I rarely fish lakes and ponds where the algae is so thick that you have to clean the fly after every cast.
ReplyDeleteMark
ReplyDeleteAfter the fertilize takes over on Walker, I still have Smith Lake, that will carry the quest through the last spawn, in August. I hope to make it this year. Thanks for the comment
Fisher
ReplyDeleteThat bluegill and those Red Eye Bass really put up a fight on the 4 weight. I am waiting for the really big gills to show up at waters edge; hopefully this next week. I will video the segment on how to fillet a bluegill, and post it soon. Thanks for the comment
Nice to see some top water action on the cold water.
ReplyDeleteBen
ReplyDeleteFor sure my favorite type fishing with the fly rod. thanks for the commnet
Lester
ReplyDeleteCan be a tongue twister even without a few beers. thanks for the comment
Amazing what they will do even in cold water. Topwater, in that temp is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess if I want a bluegill fish fry, I'm gonna have to visit you. Haha. Still on my bucket list, those bluegills! Maybe this summer. Good luck in your 2016 quest!
ReplyDeleteLooks like some nice spring fishing there, Bill. Good luck with the Quest this year!
ReplyDeleteMidwest
ReplyDeleteThe fish felt like a block of ice, but they will be warming up this next week. Thanks for the comment
RD
ReplyDeleteWouldn't be great if we could get together one day and make a trip---you never know???? thanks for the comment
Walt
ReplyDeleteI say this every year, but I think this may be the year I finally make it. thanks for the comment
Good!! Do it! And I will meet up with you and yours to fish wherever. I also have some great fishing here in Utah and you are welcome to stay with us anytime!
ReplyDeleteRD
ReplyDeleteWe were out west last summer, who know we may be making another trip in the near future, and when do it will be by your place. thanks for the comment
What is your rubric on which bluegill makes the “BIG” cut? :-)
ReplyDeleteWhich 4wt rod are you using?
Thank you for sharing!!!