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Jun 1, 2020 01:21:19   #
4DaFryer Loc: Romeoville, IL
 
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing in the east pond this past week was slow. Got tired of casting for Crappie and Bass and tried my ultralight combo to try for some Bluegill with worms and a bobber. Even the Bluegill were scare; only caught 4 little ones in about 2 hrs. and was ready to call it quits for the day.
Since I still had about 1/2 inch of worm on my tiny #10 hook, I decided for a final cast. Nibble, nibble. . . and bobber down. I could tell to was a very small fish.

Turned out to be the smallest LM Bass I had ever caught. Only about as long as my index finger and thinner. Hook caught him in the left upper lip and he missed that little bit of worm completely.

As I released him, I felt a bit sorry for the little guy who missed a much needed meal. And I wished him good luck to grow big before some Crappie or other fish ate him.


I decided, one more cast with that tiny piece of worm. Maybe his baby brothers were in the area ? Less than 10 min. later, bobber down again. This time I hooked and landed a chucky 16 inch Bass ! Go figure... a little baby Bass and a big one both hit that 1/2" piece of worm.



Just goes to show, one never knows what can happen with some bait in the water.

Feel free to pass this on to others who might be interested.

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Jun 1, 2020 02:19:07   #
Robert J Samples Loc: Round Rock, Texas
 
Well Hoss, having your line in the water is the secret! Not advice, not exotic tackle, not $20 lure, just keep on keeping on is the secret. Just Sayin...RJS

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Jun 1, 2020 04:10:41   #
Big TC Loc: Raytown, MO.
 
4DaFryer wrote:
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing in the east pond this past week was slow. Got tired of casting for Crappie and Bass and tried my ultralight combo to try for some Bluegill with worms and a bobber. Even the Bluegill were scare; only caught 4 little ones in about 2 hrs. and was ready to call it quits for the day.
Since I still had about 1/2 inch of worm on my tiny #10 hook, I decided for a final cast. Nibble, nibble. . . and bobber down. I could tell to was a very small fish.

Turned out to be the smallest LM Bass I had ever caught. Only about as long as my index finger and thinner. Hook caught him in the left upper lip and he missed that little bit of worm completely.

As I released him, I felt a bit sorry for the little guy who missed a much needed meal. And I wished him good luck to grow big before some Crappie or other fish ate him.


I decided, one more cast with that tiny piece of worm. Maybe his baby brothers were in the area ? Less than 10 min. later, bobber down again. This time I hooked and landed a chucky 16 inch Bass ! Go figure... a little baby Bass and a big one both hit that 1/2" piece of worm.



Just goes to show, one never knows what can happen with some bait in the water.

Feel free to pass this on to others who might be interested.
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing... (show quote)


Welcome to the forum. Where's the pictures? We love pictures, of the area, the fish, you and the fish. You can see the point.

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Jun 1, 2020 05:24:46   #
plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland
 
4DaFryer wrote:
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing in the east pond this past week was slow. Got tired of casting for Crappie and Bass and tried my ultralight combo to try for some Bluegill with worms and a bobber. Even the Bluegill were scare; only caught 4 little ones in about 2 hrs. and was ready to call it quits for the day.
Since I still had about 1/2 inch of worm on my tiny #10 hook, I decided for a final cast. Nibble, nibble. . . and bobber down. I could tell to was a very small fish.

Turned out to be the smallest LM Bass I had ever caught. Only about as long as my index finger and thinner. Hook caught him in the left upper lip and he missed that little bit of worm completely.

As I released him, I felt a bit sorry for the little guy who missed a much needed meal. And I wished him good luck to grow big before some Crappie or other fish ate him.


I decided, one more cast with that tiny piece of worm. Maybe his baby brothers were in the area ? Less than 10 min. later, bobber down again. This time I hooked and landed a chucky 16 inch Bass ! Go figure... a little baby Bass and a big one both hit that 1/2" piece of worm.



Just goes to show, one never knows what can happen with some bait in the water.

Feel free to pass this on to others who might be interested.
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing... (show quote)


Nice short story 4D. We all have memories of our own like that and your tale sparks the memory banks that that brings a smile back to the face. Thanks.

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Jun 1, 2020 06:46:34   #
Mister twister Loc: Foxworth,Ms.
 
That we do. Nice story.

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Jun 1, 2020 07:27:24   #
OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin
 
plumbob wrote:
Nice short story 4D. We all have memories of our own like that and your tale sparks the memory banks that that brings a smile back to the face. Thanks.


Excellent point PB, we share stories which may be used as tips or just plain encouragement. Get out there however you are able and enjoy the opportunity. Share it with someone or go alone. The excitement of that first bobber twitch or bounce takes me back as far as I can remember...to the cane pole days...every time. You just never know...

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Jun 1, 2020 07:47:06   #
Mister twister Loc: Foxworth,Ms.
 
My goodness yes. At times I would break a small dry stick to use as a float. It worked. And on special occasions, grandma would slip me a real cork out of, shall we say a bottle of grandpas medication. It must have helped him, he drank a lot of it.

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Jun 1, 2020 08:01:33   #
plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland
 
Mister twister wrote:
My goodness yes. At times I would break a small dry stick to use as a float. It worked. And on special occasions, grandma would slip me a real cork out of, shall we say a bottle of grandpas medication. It must have helped him, he drank a lot of it.



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Jun 1, 2020 08:06:51   #
EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro
 
4DaFryer wrote:
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing in the east pond this past week was slow. Got tired of casting for Crappie and Bass and tried my ultralight combo to try for some Bluegill with worms and a bobber. Even the Bluegill were scare; only caught 4 little ones in about 2 hrs. and was ready to call it quits for the day.
Since I still had about 1/2 inch of worm on my tiny #10 hook, I decided for a final cast. Nibble, nibble. . . and bobber down. I could tell to was a very small fish.

Turned out to be the smallest LM Bass I had ever caught. Only about as long as my index finger and thinner. Hook caught him in the left upper lip and he missed that little bit of worm completely.

As I released him, I felt a bit sorry for the little guy who missed a much needed meal. And I wished him good luck to grow big before some Crappie or other fish ate him.


I decided, one more cast with that tiny piece of worm. Maybe his baby brothers were in the area ? Less than 10 min. later, bobber down again. This time I hooked and landed a chucky 16 inch Bass ! Go figure... a little baby Bass and a big one both hit that 1/2" piece of worm.



Just goes to show, one never knows what can happen with some bait in the water.

Feel free to pass this on to others who might be interested.
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing... (show quote)



Welcome to the forum 4DF

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Jun 1, 2020 10:18:12   #
CamT Loc: La Porte, Texas
 
4DaFryer wrote:
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing in the east pond this past week was slow. Got tired of casting for Crappie and Bass and tried my ultralight combo to try for some Bluegill with worms and a bobber. Even the Bluegill were scare; only caught 4 little ones in about 2 hrs. and was ready to call it quits for the day.
Since I still had about 1/2 inch of worm on my tiny #10 hook, I decided for a final cast. Nibble, nibble. . . and bobber down. I could tell to was a very small fish.

Turned out to be the smallest LM Bass I had ever caught. Only about as long as my index finger and thinner. Hook caught him in the left upper lip and he missed that little bit of worm completely.

As I released him, I felt a bit sorry for the little guy who missed a much needed meal. And I wished him good luck to grow big before some Crappie or other fish ate him.


I decided, one more cast with that tiny piece of worm. Maybe his baby brothers were in the area ? Less than 10 min. later, bobber down again. This time I hooked and landed a chucky 16 inch Bass ! Go figure... a little baby Bass and a big one both hit that 1/2" piece of worm.



Just goes to show, one never knows what can happen with some bait in the water.

Feel free to pass this on to others who might be interested.
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing... (show quote)


Welcome aboard, nice story thanks

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Jun 2, 2020 18:10:10   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
4DaFryer wrote:
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing in the east pond this past week was slow. Got tired of casting for Crappie and Bass and tried my ultralight combo to try for some Bluegill with worms and a bobber. Even the Bluegill were scare; only caught 4 little ones in about 2 hrs. and was ready to call it quits for the day.
Since I still had about 1/2 inch of worm on my tiny #10 hook, I decided for a final cast. Nibble, nibble. . . and bobber down. I could tell to was a very small fish.

Turned out to be the smallest LM Bass I had ever caught. Only about as long as my index finger and thinner. Hook caught him in the left upper lip and he missed that little bit of worm completely.

As I released him, I felt a bit sorry for the little guy who missed a much needed meal. And I wished him good luck to grow big before some Crappie or other fish ate him.


I decided, one more cast with that tiny piece of worm. Maybe his baby brothers were in the area ? Less than 10 min. later, bobber down again. This time I hooked and landed a chucky 16 inch Bass ! Go figure... a little baby Bass and a big one both hit that 1/2" piece of worm.



Just goes to show, one never knows what can happen with some bait in the water.

Feel free to pass this on to others who might be interested.
Just a little fishing story you may enjoy. Fishing... (show quote)


Welcome 4D, great story,but next time pictures please.

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Jun 2, 2020 22:51:41   #
MITCH Loc: Pensacola, Florida
 
Dang Fredfish, you don't need a covington mask. Just double over that beard with duct tape and you have your own mask!! Might even find a snack in there too!!

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Jun 2, 2020 22:56:10   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
MITCH wrote:
Dang Fredfish, you don't need a covington mask. Just double over that beard with duct tape and you have your own mask!! Might even find a snack in there too!!


Mmmmmmm...... Leftovers!

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