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Author:
DEdgeAFVet
Date:
Mar 03, 2013
Subject:
Walker Pond/Nig's Pond
Message:
So this was my first time out fishing in about the last 10 years or so. Decided to check out Walker Pond also known as Nig's Pond to see how it looked. I only had a short time and it was close to my house. Got in around 12:30pm. Was overcast and fairly chilly today. Air temps were in the 30s.
It wasn't looking too promising at first since where the entrance is was almost completely covered in a shallow layer of ice.
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As I walked down the pond, about 200-300 yards there was open water near the far end of the pond.
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So I tied on JSR-4 and tossed a couple casts out with that. The water where I was felt a bit too shallow. So I tied on a 2" floater. Nothing came after those, so I moved more toward the end of the pond.
Threw a couple more casts with the floater until the wind picked up directly in my face. Floater was too light, so tied on a FLR-6. After a few casts with that my line decided to get a massive tangle in it by the reel. Think I probably loaded on a little too much line. Got that sorted out and went back to my original spot. Tossed out a few more casts and the same thing happend. So I stripped off a decent amount of line.
At that point I was running short on time, so I thought I would try the Booyah Popping Pad Crasher I picked up. It casted like a dream since it was a bit heavier than the other lures. Probably took 10 casts with that. The line got stuck on a fallen tree that was in the pond on a couple casts. Took some finagling, but I did get it out each time. After the last time, I figured I should probably call it a day. Headed out around 2pm.
No bites or anything, but I definitely enjoyed getting back out. I'm sure I have a lot to learn to get catching the fish again. Warmer temps probably would have helped as well. Other than the couple issues I had with the line and reel, I was fairly happy with my Shimano Zuraca 2500F. Not a bad pole for $15 at Dick's last year. I look forward to getting out as much as I can with my limited schedule.
Author:
Michael
Date:
Mar 03, 2013
Message:
At least you got out to wet a line and lure
Author:
DEdgeAFVet
Date:
Mar 03, 2013
Message:
Yep. That's the way I'm looking at it. Good way to start and was nice getting outside again. Was very peaceful!
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