small lakes and storm ponds

Bisk1tSnGraV · Post by **Bisk1tSnGraV** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:41 pm

I was thinking the same Kevin ... seems like a good hunting grounds in a float tube!

tnj8222 · Post by **tnj8222** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:13 pm

come on guys you know i have thought about bringing the float tube. only problem is carrying the float tube pump and gear through the woods. like i said this is pretty thick woods. i guess i could pack it all in a big backpack and try it.

i think i will be able to make it out there on sunday. i will let you guys know how it is.

anybody else ever fish a storm pond thinking no way there is fish in there, and have it turn into a goldmine?

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 1:56 pm

tnj8222 wrote:come on guys you know i have thought about bringing the float tube. only problem is carrying the float tube pump and gear through the woods. like i said this is pretty thick woods. i guess i could pack it all in a big backpack and try it.

Many tubes have d-rings on the bottom that straps can be hooked to for use as pack straps. Then you can just load the tube on your back fully inflated, which frees your hands for rod and fins. Good luck on you next trip to the pond.

AaronE · Post by **AaronE** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:25 pm

Kevin K wrote:
tnj8222 wrote:come on guys you know i have thought about bringing the float tube. only problem is carrying the float tube pump and gear through the woods. like i said this is pretty thick woods. i guess i could pack it all in a big backpack and try it.
Many tubes have d-rings on the bottom that straps can be hooked to for use as pack straps. Then you can just load the tube on your back fully inflated, which frees your hands for rod and fins. Good luck on you next trip to the pond.

If this storm pond is like the ones I've fished in Georgia, there's no way I'd take an inflated tube through the woods to get to it. It would most definitely be very uninflated by the time I arrived hehe....

tnj8222 · Post by **tnj8222** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:06 pm

AaronE wrote:
Kevin K wrote:
tnj8222 wrote:come on guys you know i have thought about bringing the float tube. only problem is carrying the float tube pump and gear through the woods. like i said this is pretty thick woods. i guess i could pack it all in a big backpack and try it.
Many tubes have d-rings on the bottom that straps can be hooked to for use as pack straps. Then you can just load the tube on your back fully inflated, which frees your hands for rod and fins. Good luck on you next trip to the pond.
If this storm pond is like the ones I've fished in Georgia, there's no way I'd take an inflated tube through the woods to get to it. It would most definitely be very uninflated by the time I arrived hehe....

yeah no chance to bring it inflated. like i said really really thick woods lots of pokeys lol.

i went yesterday and got schooled by a HOG. i straight got powerhoused into the weeds and felt it just shaking her head in the weeds till it came off the hook. i think she even flipped me off before going into the deeper water. coulda even been a state record, i saw her an she was huge. let me repeat HUGE!!! made me feel like i was using a ultralite. my megaforce 7 foot mh rod didnt even stand a chance.

fishaholictaz · Post by **fishaholictaz** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:12 pm

Well just you know where she is at:cheers: Go get her next time and just know it takes luck and skill to land the 6 + lb lm I got schooled and spooled quite a bit the last couple years when I was bass fishing

tnj8222 · Post by **tnj8222** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:15 pm

fishaholictaz wrote:Well just you know where she is at:cheers: Go get her next time and just know it takes luck and skill to land the 6 + lb lm I got schooled and spooled quite a bit the last couple years when I was bass fishing

honestly it was my fault for losing the fish. i was catching back to back 4 and 5 pounders and bringing them in like nothing. i shouldnt have casted from the position. i set hook and made that fish run in the weeds and come off. shoulda been smarter about it and casted at that spot from a different angle so i could have gotten the fish out of the cover. i failed before i even hooked the fish.

jf0 · Post by **jf0** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 3:40 pm

tnj8222 wrote:
TravisRush wrote:Jersey Mike's is amazing! Nice catches too
jm is cool im the manager for the kent Jersey Mikes, its the training store for the NW. washington lake members gets a free sub.

No wonder I always see washington lakes bumper stickers on the cars there. How about this, I'll pay for your subs for a shot in the dark location of that pond!

AaronE · Post by **AaronE** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:23 pm

tnj8222 wrote:
AaronE wrote:
Kevin K wrote: Many tubes have d-rings on the bottom that straps can be hooked to for use as pack straps. Then you can just load the tube on your back fully inflated, which frees your hands for rod and fins. Good luck on you next trip to the pond.
If this storm pond is like the ones I've fished in Georgia, there's no way I'd take an inflated tube through the woods to get to it. It would most definitely be very uninflated by the time I arrived hehe....

yeah no chance to bring it inflated. like i said really really thick woods lots of pokeys lol.

i went yesterday and got schooled by a HOG. i straight got powerhoused into the weeds and felt it just shaking her head in the weeds till it came off the hook. i think she even flipped me off before going into the deeper water. coulda even been a state record, i saw her an she was huge. let me repeat HUGE!!! made me feel like i was using a ultralite. my megaforce 7 foot mh rod didnt even stand a chance.

You want me to come out and show you how to bring her in? We're friends. I can do that for a friend.

fishaholictaz · Post by **fishaholictaz** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:26 pm

Every one needs a friend like that=d>

tnj8222 · Post by **tnj8222** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:30 pm

AaronE wrote:
tnj8222 wrote:
AaronE wrote: If this storm pond is like the ones I've fished in Georgia, there's no way I'd take an inflated tube through the woods to get to it. It would most definitely be very uninflated by the time I arrived hehe....

yeah no chance to bring it inflated. like i said really really thick woods lots of pokeys lol.

i went yesterday and got schooled by a HOG. i straight got powerhoused into the weeds and felt it just shaking her head in the weeds till it came off the hook. i think she even flipped me off before going into the deeper water. coulda even been a state record, i saw her an she was huge. let me repeat HUGE!!! made me feel like i was using a ultralite. my megaforce 7 foot mh rod didnt even stand a chance.
You want me to come out and show you how to bring her in? We're friends. I can do that for a friend.

she would have turned that float tube into a ski tube lol.

tnj8222 · Post by **tnj8222** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:16 pm

i fished the pond again today from 5 am to 10 am. with the cold front thats been going on the bite shut down big time. my buddy got the first fish, it was a dink about 10 inches. then i got the second fish around 3 pounds about a hour later, at about 9:30 i was fishing one of the major points on the pond, and spooked a fish when i casted so i just let my senko sit for about 3 minutes, started working it and got a small tic, set hook and the fight was on!!! right away into some grass in the shallows pulled her out and she went for the brush to the left in deep water, turne her away from that had her coming straight at me. when i got her to me she came right up to the top and this fish was all of 8 pounds. i dont think it was the same fish i hooked the other day cause this one just didnt have the same power the other one did. anyways i went to lip her and she freaked out when i reached for her.snap!!! i didnt loosen the drag after setting hook. lost another big fish. one more small dink for the next few minutes and left.

ChrisB · Post by **ChrisB** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:11 pm

Wow what an esperience. Good thing is you have all summer long to hook them again. Man, thats a good fishin hole.

tagwatson360 · Post by **tagwatson360** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:25 pm

Hey TnJ,

I would recommend beefing up your line for fishing this pond. Theoretically, the fish aren't going to be line weary at all because of the water clarity, weed growth and lack of fishing pressure. I would use 20 lb. P-Line 100% fluoro or maybe even go with 30 lb. or 50 lb. braid. Since you are just fishing in waders, you don't have the luxury of going to the fish quickly with a boat. You need all the horsing power you can get. The fact that you broke off the fish trying to land it tells me that you are running line that is too light for dealing with 8+ lb. fish in these conditions. Keep up the good work and land those giants next time out.

One little tip for landing big fish with a baitcaster when the drag is cranked down: If you get the fish close to you and it is still full of steam, just push the thumb bar and control the tension on the line with your thumb if she needs one last run. I run my drag very tight so I use this technique often if I have a big fish at the boat that is still "hot". Good luck!

tnj8222 · Post by **tnj8222** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:43 pm

thanks for the tips Tag! i was thinking the same thing i have 30 pound braid right now so i will give that a go. i was using 12 pound test, and that was working fine for the small fish. i hate breaking off a fish! i really dont like the fact i left a hook in a bass.

tagwatson360 · Post by **tagwatson360** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:54 pm

Hey, TnJ. It's funny, 12 lb. test was exact size I assumed you were running. Like you said, that line size is sufficient for the smaller fish but a big fish in cover can break your heart with 12 lb. test. However, in open water or sparse cover situations, 12 lb. is usually adequate for hooking and landing a big fish with most techniques. With 30 lb. braid, you will likely own the next big fish you hook on that honey hole. Looking forward to pic of that hawg!

fishismylif · Post by **fishismylif** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:35 am

tnj8222 wrote:honestly it was my fault for losing the fish. i was catching back to back 4 and 5 pounders and bringing them in like nothing. i shouldnt have casted from the position. i set hook and made that fish run in the weeds and come off. shoulda been smarter about it and casted at that spot from a different angle so i could have gotten the fish out of the cover. i failed before i even hooked the fish.

hey TNJ i got an tip.

Dont make up stories about how you were catching 4 and 5 pounders like it was nothing!

your such a homosapien

tnj8222 · Post by **tnj8222** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:21 pm

thanks

Blackmouth · Post by **Blackmouth** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:32 pm

fishismylif wrote:
tnj8222 wrote:honestly it was my fault for losing the fish. i was catching back to back 4 and 5 pounders and bringing them in like nothing. i shouldnt have casted from the position. i set hook and made that fish run in the weeds and come off. shoulda been smarter about it and casted at that spot from a different angle so i could have gotten the fish out of the cover. i failed before i even hooked the fish.
hey TNJ i got an tip.

Dont make up stories about how you were catching 4 and 5 pounders like it was nothing!

your such a homosapien

What does it matter to you?

Find another forum if all your interested in is cutting down other people...

fishismylif · Post by **fishismylif** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 6:29 pm

can you point me in the direction of a forum that encourages cutting down people that lie in post?

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