Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Cool morning at the lake, 62° air temp, 76°water temp. Struck out at my normal starting spot, just nibblers. Ran up to the Dam, took a picture and started fishing the shady side of the tailrace. First bit got bit off by a Pike. The water up there is crystal clear from the Zebra mussels. After retieing, I stood up to return to the stern, and the Pike was swimming along with the boat. I spent a half hour sight fishing for her but failed to get bit again. While doing that, I spotted a nice Smallmouth, maybe 3-4lbs, cruising around so I wasted another 30minutes trying to induce a strike from her. I'm 2hrs in with an 0 fer to show for it. I switched to them sunny side, and immediately caught 2 small ones 1LM, 1SM. after working down the bank about 200yds.I thought I snagged a log, but it started moving! After taking drag a half dozen tines, I see its a Larry. I got her in the net and on the scale - 5lbs 4oz. A new PB for me.
After getting her resuscitated, I continued another 300yds with no action. I ran a mile down to the Tornado trees, and picked up a 2lb 4oz Smalljaw. The rest of the way down to the ramp was just a couple more little guys. The resident waterskiers were multiplying so I called it a day.

The Dam from Lilly, into Zoar


Bathing Ducks


My new PB, 5lb 4oz


Only other decent fish, 2lb 4oz.


One of many little guys, Large and Smallmouth.


All the good fish caught on 5" Dinger, Watermelon /Red flake, unweighted

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Congrats on the new PB Fred! She’s a beauty! I’ll bet that was fun. One like that is more than enough to make your day. Way to go!! 👍

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Randy. When I realized it wasn't a snag, I'm thinking - Please God, don't let me screw this up!

EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro

Nice Fred.

Makes for a new avatar quick.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks OZ. This is the type I've been waiting for. Now I have to break 4lb with a Smallie.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

I forgot one picture, a family taking Grandpa waterskiing. Note the "Ski Chair" in the center.

Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania

Glad you got some Fred and definitely some good ones. Makes your heart thump when you think you’re snagged and your line moves. Congrats bud

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Terry. My heart was definitely thumping.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

CongrTs old buddy. ThTs one beautiful cfish.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Thanks Jimmy. It was a blast.

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

Nice LM Fred. Congratulations on the PB. Way to go. 👍

Huntm22 Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven

Great pics Fred! Wowwy Walter told you to keep after her and she would play one of these days!! Happy for you buddy. Now if I could get a lesson from you😝😝. Keep it up and another bigger one is waiting for you!

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

That’s a beauty Fred, must have been a Really fun fight! I was also out today but didn’t do nearly as well. Good going brother.

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

Prayer answered, buddy! 🙏🏻😂

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

That nearly smile on your new PB shows how the day is going. What a day!!!!!!!! Hope you sleep well tonight.


By the way how was grandpa attached to the boat? I don't see a tow line.