I've been scouting new water the past few days. It's been a totally different year than last. Whereas, I was catching lots of nice bass all year, I've been catching a lot of 12 inch smallmouth bass. And, it's okay with me because I've actually been enjoying myself. I have talked with campers, fisherman and floaters. I've also been catching smallmouth bass on new waters with a new glass rod. I'd say it's been fun and successful.
I've been using my Shucker pattern, purple Crazy Dads and Lil Debils. I'm still looking for the big ones.
Hey, I love creek and tributary fishing. I just bought a new book. With a 2013 publication, it's a fairly new title.
It's 99% smallmouth and spotted bass with some Guads and panfish thrown in. I'm gonna do a review of this book soon.
Some folks are big about landing fat pigs but Most days, I'm glad to just have something tugging on the line. My goal for each outing is to land at least one smallmouth bass.
I have been wading in portage shoes because I don't like exposed toes but rocks sure get jammed up under my feet. Do sandals work better? I used to wear canvas boots and shorts or tennis shoes but i. I'm interested in what y'all wear when wet wade fishing.
Good to see you are enjoying your adventures in Smallmouth water. Just wanted to add that I sure think you have a beautiful rod there. They do a good job on the build. Will look forward to reading your book review.
ReplyDeleteOh, my wet wading is fairly simple. Shorts and a tennis shoe or hiking shoe of some sort or another.
Thanks. I've still got to do a review on the rod.
DeleteI'm interested in hearing your opinion about the book. I had a pair of wading sandals and they were comfortable, but rocks and gravel play hell on your feet. I just bought a pair of Korkers wading shoes and they are great. They look like tennis shoes except made much better. No problems so far with rocks except the one's in my head.
ReplyDeleteI just went wading on another stream and maybe got one or two rocks whereas, the last stream just filled up my portage sandals with rocks. Odd. I wish I could justify Korker wading shoes. I just bought a pair of korker boots this spring. The read is going well. Can wait to finish reading it.
DeleteHello! I'm looking for a good book about fishing. What do you think about the one you bought? You think a 15 year old kid will read it? Thanks!
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There is a goo chance your kid will like it. The book begins with his childhood fly fishing experiences. That's how the hook reads. It's not very technical but it's a platform for learning creek fishing. I'm only half way through it.
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