50+ year old pond hidden from the world: Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads...

shellback 77 Loc: Jackson, Mississippi

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

Well SB77, congrats, those are some really nice fish. I'd say you've found your NEW favorite fishin hole. If I were you, I wouldn't tell another soul or show anybody else where it's at. Otherwise it won't remain that way too long. Just Sayin.

What did you catch em on ?

DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

Those are some pigs sb! Congratulations! Agree with saw; keep the location of that honey hole to yourself.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Very cool SB, congrats on those bass, but I agree with the others…keep it to yourself to preserve it.

shellback 77 Loc: Jackson, Mississippi

saw1 wrote:

Well SB77, congrats, those are some really nice fish. I'd say you've found your NEW favorite fishin hole. If I were you, I wouldn't tell another soul or show anybody else where it's at. Otherwise it won't remain that way too long. Just Sayin.

What did you catch em on ?

Only got to use a black plastic worm they chewed them up. We didn't have time to try other lures. It was a hard trip in don't plan on going back soon. let it quiet down a little. maybe going back in after the winter.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Sounds like you found hog heaven Shellback. Hope nobody pings your phone to find the spot 😬

BonitaBarry Loc: Bonita Springs, FL

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

Those are some monsters shellback! Thanks for sharing the pics!👍😎

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

Wow...are you sure that was a freshwater pond!? Those look like small tarpon! Nice catching and what fun and nostalgia to find that pond again after all those years. Definitely a secret place for you. It must be ideal habitat for those monsters to survive and keep growing season after season!

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

Wow shellback, those are definitely some real pigs 🐖. Must have been a blast!

OldBassGuy Loc: Temecula, CA

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

Grats Shell, awesome day! Saw is so right, don't tell a soul

Andy cacciatori Loc: Modesto cal.

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

Looks like this hike was worth it !!

I wouldn't tell a soul.
Have a great Holiday
Andy Bass

Jim Sargent Loc: Payson, AZ

Must have been an awesome day, from exploring and finding the pond to catching those old mossybacks.

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

There ya go! Hidden will remain hidden, right? ......My 2cents...

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

shellback 77 wrote:

Me and a buddy went looking for a pond that my girlfriend swam in over 50 years ago... What we found was remarkable and entertaining. No roads in or out not even a place to land a Hilo. I had four fish straighten four different true turn hooks. I landed a #7, #5, #5, #4 and some smaller twos and threes. My fishing partner did almost as good. We only got to fish for a couple hours as we had to try to get back before dark.

Forgot to ask ... was there a lot of shad or crawfish in the water ? Something was keeping those bass fat and happy somehow....My 2cents...

rfalcon Loc: Naples, FL

You can tell me... I wont tell anybody!!! ;)