Fishing
New Spot at a Rarely Visited Pond
I was in the area of Esther Simplot Pond and decided to do a little fishing. Rather than take extra time to move to one of the spots I have fished in the past, I elected a spot right near the entrance. It turned out to be a great spot in a pond that is usually heavily fished. I caught 5 trout in about an hour, leaving me pleasantly surprised.
Fishing in the Snow
Back at my local pond to see if I can catch stocked trout in the snow. Spoiler, I can, but it takes me a while to find out where the fish are hiding. Even after finding them, they are lethargic and timid, making it difficult to get a bite and set the hook well. It was a successful day, but it took some grinding.
Ice Fishing Level Unlocked
The pond was frozen over completely during this visit, which is what I was hoping for. It was a little interesting to see footprints on the ice since it is uncommon for bodies of water in the Magic Valley to freeze enough to support people. For ice fishing, though, it was fantastic. I had great success with the new gear, and the bait was the perfect choice.
