Launched the dinghy around 7 and fished until 9:30. I was using a new prototype jig pattern and it's a keeper! I caught 11 crappie, 1 nice rainbow trout, 1 small bass, 1 pumpkinseed, and 1 bullhead catfish that probably weighed about 2 lbs! Catfish on a jig? That's only the second time that's ever happened to me. The hook was buried in some type of membrane just inside the lower jaw and it took about 5 minutes to get it out. (Forgot my pliers... )
This was also the maiden voyage for a new ultralight spinning rod that I bought today at Jerry's Surplus in Everett. Only one of the crappie was decent sized and the rest were dinks -- which is typical for Cassidy. Catching little fish can still be lots of fun with ultralight gear. Being successful with a homemade lure is a great feeling!!!

Here are the specs on the new jig:
head = 1/16 oz pearl white (powder paint)
hook = #4 eagle claw 570
Top = strip of green chartreuse rabbit fur (straight cut)
bottom = clumps of white marabou. (intentionally shorter than the rabbit strip to give the jig a fat belly)
thread = red poly/cotton from the craft store.