Fishing
A Slow Day at a Typically Hot Pond
Sego Prairie Pond is usually an excellent pond to fish, especially when stocked heavily. However, this day was not a great day. I arrived at sunrise, and the fish were rising everywhere. Despite this, I struggled to find what it was exactly that they were hungry for. Sometimes...often, the struggle is real.
Fish When the Fishing is Good, Part 3
When the fish stocking kicks off, you have to take advantage. That usually means getting to the water before anyone and everyone else. The local ponds fill up fast in the most densely populated place in the state. But if you can get to the fish first, the fishing can be wonderful, and the sunrise usually makes for a nice perk.
Fish When the Fishing is Good, Part 2
When the fish stocking kicks off, you have to take advantage. That usually means getting to the water before anyone and everyone else. The local ponds fill up fast in the most densely populated place in the state. But if you can get to the fish first, the fishing can be wonderful, and the sunrise usually makes for a nice perk.
Fish When the Fishing is Good, Part 1
When the fish stocking kicks off, you have to take advantage. That usually means getting to the water before anyone and everyone else. The local ponds fill up fast in the most densely populated place in the state. But if you can get to the fish first, the fishing can be wonderful, and the sunrise usually makes for a nice perk.
This Basic, No Nonsense Rig WORKS! Part 2
The local waters get busy when the warm weather returns, and the fish get stressed. The best you can do is arrive early; hopefully, the fish will be well-rested, active, and hungry. I arrived just before sunrise and moved quickly to get a good spot; the effort paid off instantly.