Mid 70s, in November: After last week's snow,I wasn't expecting 75°,but I'll take it. Gonna hit the northernmost of the river lakes, Lillinonah. I think I'll skip my usual starting...

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

After last week's snow,I wasn't expecting 75°,but I'll take it. Gonna hit the northernmost of the river lakes, Lillinonah. I think I'll skip my usual starting spots and try up the Shepaug River arm. I haven't fished that area for a couple years, so we'll see if I can find any. The population in that area is supposed to favor Smallmouth but we'll see.

PapaJ Loc: South of Greenville, TX. Near Lake Tawakoni

Fredfish wrote:

After last week's snow,I wasn't expecting 75°,but I'll take it. Gonna hit the northernmost of the river lakes, Lillinonah. I think I'll skip my usual starting spots and try up the Shepaug River arm. I haven't fished that area for a couple years, so we'll see if I can find any. The population in that area is supposed to favor Smallmouth but we'll see.

Good luck! I hear smallmouths put up a pretty good fight.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

PapaJ wrote:

Good luck! I hear smallmouths put up a pretty good fight.

Thanks PapaJ, oh yeah they do. Sometimes like a bulldog,back into cover or under the boat, and sometimes they think they are a Tarpon,and go airborne multiple times. My personal favorite freshwater fish to catch.

bottomcoon Loc: Tahlequah, oklahoma

Fredfish wrote:

After last week's snow,I wasn't expecting 75°,but I'll take it. Gonna hit the northernmost of the river lakes, Lillinonah. I think I'll skip my usual starting spots and try up the Shepaug River arm. I haven't fished that area for a couple years, so we'll see if I can find any. The population in that area is supposed to favor Smallmouth but we'll see.

Glad you're heading out. I've got everything loaded up & just waiting for my wife to get home from work. We're headed to western Oklahoma to a 72 acre lake named Dead Warrior Lake. It was formerly Dead Indian Lake. It is in the Cibola National forest so the government changed the name a couple years ago. Whatever the name i've fished it for years & it is a great
lake for LM bass, sauger, crappie, redear & catfish. It's 314 miles from here so we'll drive to the west side of oklahoma city
tonight & hopefully be on the water before 10 tomorrow morning. 75 to 80 degree weather through Monday. Should be great fishing if the wind doesn't get up bad. Hope you have a great weekend Fred & bring home some trophies. Tight lines.

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Good luck Fred. Post pics.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

bottomcoon wrote:

Glad you're heading out. I've got everything loade... (show quote)

Thanks,and it Sounds like an awesome trip 'coon. Good luck, and enjoy summer in November. Tight Lines to you and your wife, and bring home a cooler full!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Gordon wrote:

Good luck Fred. Post pics.

Thanks Gordon, and will do!

Lee626 Loc: Brick NJ [ near the Jersey shore ]

Have a great day Fred good luck and stay safe

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Fredfish wrote:

Thanks PapaJ, oh yeah they do. Sometimes like a bulldog,back into cover or under the boat, and sometimes they think they are a Tarpon,and go airborne multiple times. My personal favorite freshwater fish to catch.

I love catching smallies, that is one fun fish. But have you ever caught a 3 or 4 pound rainbow in a fast moving cold alpine stream? They don't have any endurance, which is a shame, but for as long as they can hold out they will give you all you want. Aerobics and line snapping shakes of the head. They're my favorite.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Lee626 wrote:

Have a great day Fred good luck and stay safe

Thanks Lee, I'll try my best.

Able Man Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)

Fredfish & bottomcoon, I wish both of ya's the best of luck!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Spiritof27 wrote:

I love catching smallies, that is one fun fish. But have you ever caught a 3 or 4 pound rainbow in a fast moving cold alpine stream? They don't have any endurance, which is a shame, but for as long as they can hold out they will give you all you want. Aerobics and line snapping shakes of the head. They're my favorite.

Can't say I have Spirit, but then we don't have Alpine streams. The closest we have is our rivers after iceout. When the season opens in the spring,all accessible areas are jammed with fly fishermen with all levels of skill. I wouldn't set foot there without a Kevlar vest and a helmet! LOL I only fish for Trout occasionally, and usually in lakes or ponds. I'll stick with the warm water fighters.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Able Man wrote:

Fredfish & bottomcoon, I wish both of ya's the best of luck!

Thanks Able.

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

Both of you have a great time and be careful out there. Catch a bunch!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Huntm22 wrote:

Both of you have a great time and be careful out there. Catch a bunch!

Sure will try, Hunt. Thanks.