
Fishing

My Top 5 Artificial Baits
Fishing was pretty rough this week, with the heat making the fish sluggish and unwilling to eat. The local ponds are also not getting any new fish stocked in them during these hot Summer months, so there are fewer fish to go around. Since I was striking out at the ponds, I thought I'd share my personal top 5 artificial baits. Enjoy!

Cold Wind Leads to Slow Success
Mariposa Pond has been incredibly successful, and today proved no different, though it was a slower day than usual. The cold wind blowing right in my face made things even more difficult. Overall, it was a successful day with 4 average-sized trout. I had a blast despite it taking a few hours to reach that number.

Fast & Furious Fishing
I didn't have much time, so I was hoping for some good action as the sun was setting. I wasn't disappointed. It was a little slow, but, despite the cold, the bite was coming, and I was able to get a few to shore before the time ran out.
