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Last trip of the year, Lillinonah 11/16
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Nov 17, 2023 09:11:25   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for my last trip in the boat. 46° at the ramp, and the water was 49°. Lots of floating wood and debris since they raised the water level after the drawdown. No luck up in the cove or any mainlake flats. All the deep fish were Rockies. Headed (carefully) down to Pond Brook, and found more Rockies outside the mouth. Inside I found some small Largemouth and one decent 1.5lb fish. The next couple passes over the school resulted in 2 rigs getting bit off by toothy critters. I didn't feel like dealing with them so I called it a day. The weather for the next couple weeks looks cold, so I'll winterize the boat next week and put her to bed. Hopefully I'll get out to hit a bank or 2 before the snow flies.

Lots of wood floating and washed up on the ramp
Lots of wood floating and washed up on the ramp...

Most of the deep fish I found were Rock Bass
Most of the deep fish I found were Rock Bass...

Beautiful calm day on the lake
Beautiful calm day on the lake...

The only decent fish of the day, 1lb 9oz
The only decent fish of the day, 1lb 9oz...

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Nov 17, 2023 09:48:35   #
nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT
 
Fredfish wrote:
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for my last trip in the boat. 46° at the ramp, and the water was 49°. Lots of floating wood and debris since they raised the water level after the drawdown. No luck up in the cove or any mainlake flats. All the deep fish were Rockies. Headed (carefully) down to Pond Brook, and found more Rockies outside the mouth. Inside I found some small Largemouth and one decent 1.5lb fish. The next couple passes over the school resulted in 2 rigs getting bit off by toothy critters. I didn't feel like dealing with them so I called it a day. The weather for the next couple weeks looks cold, so I'll winterize the boat next week and put her to bed. Hopefully I'll get out to hit a bank or 2 before the snow flies.
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for... (show quote)


Well, Fred Ya had a decent day with no Mr. Stinky involved. No slime either. So, stash the boat and wait for the forthysia and the peepers & stuff. There's plenty of time now to clean, organize & repair your gear. Thanx for all of your reports, it's great that you don't hold back with the locations and details.
Too bad I can't do much fishing any more except for flat, accessible areas or handicapped sites, I waited too long to get together with ya, but enjoyed fishing vicariously with you. 🥜 .

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Nov 17, 2023 09:49:07   #
Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas
 
Fredfish wrote:
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for my last trip in the boat. 46° at the ramp, and the water was 49°. Lots of floating wood and debris since they raised the water level after the drawdown. No luck up in the cove or any mainlake flats. All the deep fish were Rockies. Headed (carefully) down to Pond Brook, and found more Rockies outside the mouth. Inside I found some small Largemouth and one decent 1.5lb fish. The next couple passes over the school resulted in 2 rigs getting bit off by toothy critters. I didn't feel like dealing with them so I called it a day. The weather for the next couple weeks looks cold, so I'll winterize the boat next week and put her to bed. Hopefully I'll get out to hit a bank or 2 before the snow flies.
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for... (show quote)


That’s a nice, healthy looking (fat) bass! Thanks for sharing, Fred.

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Nov 17, 2023 10:00:40   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
Fredfish wrote:
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for my last trip in the boat. 46° at the ramp, and the water was 49°. Lots of floating wood and debris since they raised the water level after the drawdown. No luck up in the cove or any mainlake flats. All the deep fish were Rockies. Headed (carefully) down to Pond Brook, and found more Rockies outside the mouth. Inside I found some small Largemouth and one decent 1.5lb fish. The next couple passes over the school resulted in 2 rigs getting bit off by toothy critters. I didn't feel like dealing with them so I called it a day. The weather for the next couple weeks looks cold, so I'll winterize the boat next week and put her to bed. Hopefully I'll get out to hit a bank or 2 before the snow flies.
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for... (show quote)


Looks like you had a fun day for the last day in the boat Fred 👍

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Nov 17, 2023 10:22:50   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
nutz4fish wrote:
Well, Fred Ya had a decent day with no Mr. Stinky involved. No slime either. So, stash the boat and wait for the forthysia and the peepers & stuff. There's plenty of time now to clean, organize & repair your gear. Thanx for all of your reports, it's great that you don't hold back with the locations and details.
Too bad I can't do much fishing any more except for flat, accessible areas or handicapped sites, I waited too long to get together with ya, but enjoyed fishing vicariously with you. 🥜 .
Well, Fred Ya had a decent day with no Mr. Stinky ... (show quote)


Thanks Maxx. I enjoy sharing details so those who can't get out can experience a day on the water. Hopefully I'll be able to hit a bank or 2 before I put the rods away.
We'll have to get together for a coffee or lunch sometime during the winter.
Glad you enjoyed my time on the water my friend.

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Nov 17, 2023 10:23:23   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Randyhartford wrote:
That’s a nice, healthy looking (fat) bass! Thanks for sharing, Fred.


My pleasure Randy.

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Nov 17, 2023 10:24:35   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Whitey wrote:
Looks like you had a fun day for the last day in the boat Fred 👍


Thanks Jimmy. Some Smallmouth would have been nice, but at least no skunk.

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Nov 17, 2023 10:33:24   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
Fredfish wrote:
Thanks Jimmy. Some Smallmouth would have been nice, but at least no skunk.


👍

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Nov 17, 2023 11:15:41   #
nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT
 
Fredfish wrote:
Thanks Maxx. I enjoy sharing details so those who can't get out can experience a day on the water. Hopefully I'll be able to hit a bank or 2 before I put the rods away.
We'll have to get together for a coffee or lunch sometime during the winter.
Glad you enjoyed my time on the water my friend.


I'm looking forward to getting together with you. We'll find somewhere in the middle ( geographically) and make it happen !

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Nov 17, 2023 11:21:30   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
nutz4fish wrote:
I'm looking forward to getting together with you. We'll find somewhere in the middle ( geographically) and make it happen !


Sounds like a plan to me buddy. Looking forward to it.

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Nov 17, 2023 11:32:26   #
Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa
 
Fredfish wrote:
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for my last trip in the boat. 46° at the ramp, and the water was 49°. Lots of floating wood and debris since they raised the water level after the drawdown. No luck up in the cove or any mainlake flats. All the deep fish were Rockies. Headed (carefully) down to Pond Brook, and found more Rockies outside the mouth. Inside I found some small Largemouth and one decent 1.5lb fish. The next couple passes over the school resulted in 2 rigs getting bit off by toothy critters. I didn't feel like dealing with them so I called it a day. The weather for the next couple weeks looks cold, so I'll winterize the boat next week and put her to bed. Hopefully I'll get out to hit a bank or 2 before the snow flies.
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for... (show quote)


Oh no time to tuck the baby in for a long winters nap.

I only fired mine up one time.
That was in the driveway 😣

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Nov 17, 2023 11:40:07   #
plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland
 
Fredfish wrote:
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for my last trip in the boat. 46° at the ramp, and the water was 49°. Lots of floating wood and debris since they raised the water level after the drawdown. No luck up in the cove or any mainlake flats. All the deep fish were Rockies. Headed (carefully) down to Pond Brook, and found more Rockies outside the mouth. Inside I found some small Largemouth and one decent 1.5lb fish. The next couple passes over the school resulted in 2 rigs getting bit off by toothy critters. I didn't feel like dealing with them so I called it a day. The weather for the next couple weeks looks cold, so I'll winterize the boat next week and put her to bed. Hopefully I'll get out to hit a bank or 2 before the snow flies.
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for... (show quote)


Ending the season on the positive side with locations marked for next year Fred good for you.

Cover her up good going to be a chill in the air for awhile, so pull her plug and let her hibernate until warmer days not that far away.

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Nov 17, 2023 12:06:33   #
JDFishes Loc: Atlantic County
 
Fredfish wrote:
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for my last trip in the boat. 46° at the ramp, and the water was 49°. Lots of floating wood and debris since they raised the water level after the drawdown. No luck up in the cove or any mainlake flats. All the deep fish were Rockies. Headed (carefully) down to Pond Brook, and found more Rockies outside the mouth. Inside I found some small Largemouth and one decent 1.5lb fish. The next couple passes over the school resulted in 2 rigs getting bit off by toothy critters. I didn't feel like dealing with them so I called it a day. The weather for the next couple weeks looks cold, so I'll winterize the boat next week and put her to bed. Hopefully I'll get out to hit a bank or 2 before the snow flies.
Took advantage of the warm spell and hit Lilly for... (show quote)


Nice we still having some decent days. Sorry it’s your last day for the year I enjoy the pics. Thanks

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Nov 17, 2023 12:07:51   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Oh no time to tuck the baby in for a long winters nap.

I only fired mine up one time.
That was in the driveway 😣


Yeah Butch, I'll empty her out next week, fog the motor and run some antifreeze through it. Then tarp her up. 🙁

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Nov 17, 2023 12:11:52   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
plumbob wrote:
Ending the season on the positive side with locations marked for next year Fred good for you.

Cover her up good going to be a chill in the air for awhile, so pull her plug and let her hibernate until warmer days not that far away.


Thanks Bob. Come on Springtime!

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