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Michael



Joined: 28 Jan 2012
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:19 pm    Post subject: Beat the Skunk 3/16 Reply with quote

Had Monday off so I headed out to Mondo arriving just before 4pm. The main pond had more open water vs last time, but only about 1/3 of the pond was open. The smaller pond had a small area of open water.

I started off at the small area of open water at the smaller pond with the legendary helsinki shad HJ-6. First cast and landed a 16" 1 pound 3 pound pickerel.

Once I had landed that pickerel, it became one of those "first cast only fish" days. Covered a number of spots and also tried throwing a few spinners, purple nurple XRSH-6, and weightless 2" Strike King Lightning Shad but niente.

Hit the road just before 6:30.

Was happy to see more ice was gone and caught a fish. Was surprised to not have a crappie or yellow hit the HJ-6 or Strike King.

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tricky912



Joined: 17 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I stopped by yesterday to check out the ice melting progress. Didn't see you there. Did see a bike up against a tree though? Yours?

Definitely a good deal of melting going on. Next week's weather looks promising.
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AlexF



Joined: 30 Jan 2012
Posts: 136

PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the HJ-6, jerk baits are my go to lures for cold water situations.
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Michael



Joined: 28 Jan 2012
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Location: Bridgeport

PostPosted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

tricky912 wrote:
I stopped by yesterday to check out the ice melting progress. Didn't see you there. Did see a bike up against a tree though? Yours?

Definitely a good deal of melting going on. Next week's weather looks promising.


That was me.

Supposed to get cold again this week which will cause ice to form again.
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ChaoSki



Joined: 23 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice catch, I think I seen you on the bike that day in the area....
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Michael



Joined: 28 Jan 2012
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Location: Bridgeport

PostPosted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Forgot to mention about sounds of spring while I was there.

Black capped chickadees were very noisy. Heard the first red-winged blackbird of the year. Flock of common grackles were being noisy.

Those 3 birds are year round residents, but don't become more noisy and verbal until spring and warmer temps get closer.

Plus, when I went to Mondo last week, I didn't hear a single blackbird or grackle.
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ChaoSki



Joined: 23 Jun 2014
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was there Thursday after work, did I spot you?

2nd pond was almost completely frozen (15 foot spot open).

Skunked
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Michael



Joined: 28 Jan 2012
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ChaoSki wrote:
I was there Thursday after work, did I spot you?

2nd pond was almost completely frozen (15 foot spot open).

Skunked


No report means no fishing
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