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Snagged a 4-8 lmb this past monday with a Mepps#3 Love these lures.

Thanks for the comments guys. Let me clarify, the dinkmaster pond was different than the 4.5lb'er pond. The dink pond definitely brought some confidence back.

Hey guys, I know its been a while. I've been around though, just having a blast with the baby, who is seven months old now. I have been able to get out a bit this spring however, and things started a bit slow. I was catching dinks here and there, and even got skunked twice. So, being very busy at work and with my daughter, I'd hadn't gotten out for the past week or so, that is, until this past sunday. I found this new pond close to my house and decided to give it a go. Guys, from 8am to 12noon I had landed 50 fish. They were all dinks. It was almost unfair, and I felt like i was fishing in a barrell. It was by far the most bass I've ever caught in one trip. I think thats all that was in this place or something, as if it was stocked last year or something. No bluegill or sunfish, or any fish for that matter over 10 inches. I have pics of a few, not worth posting though. So, yesterday, I managed to get out of work on time, and on the tip of a friend, went to a local pond. I was using the same Mepps #3 that I caught the dinks with, same knot and all. I was there for 5 minutes and hooked a nice bluegill. The very next cast I went the other direction and snagged an AWESOME fish. She fought be very hard for about 30 seconds, all i could think about was the knot. It was crazy. I finally landed her and all i could do was measure her length, at 21 inches. I estimated 4.5-5lbs. She was very healthy and very fat. I only wish i had my camera with me! Again I came straight outta work, and the camera was at home. Either way, it was an awesome battle and fought much harder than my PB, which was a much older fish. I just had to share these past 2 days with you guys. Sorry about the novel. Kevin

what a fish, nice job

Way to go Slomoe, those are some nice fish right there.

Its the first question in the FAQ's Here ya go... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?virboard=Fishing_Tackle_ID;num=1133376419

You also need a camera, whats up with some pics man!? Nice job on pulling those fish either way, both places are slightly pressured I'd say

Nice fish, good to see you are able to get out and stuff. Hope you feel better bro.

Thanks for the report. I used to go to Beaverdam all the time when i was a kid. I learned all about fishing there. Then we'd go jumping off the catwalk in my highschool days, and i did a bit of fishing there about 2 years back. It was very low the times I went, but we did have pretty good luck. Might have to head back there and check it out. I went to Broad Run High school, so I've been going to Ashburn village lakes for many years now, there are 5 total i think, which are loaded with big fish, but a canoe/small boat would do wonders. Anyways, lets see some pics!

I went out there once and was kicked out by a police officer citing that they haven't yet decided on what to do with the lake. He said they use it for diving/search and rescue practice, and that the public wasn't allowed there. That was last year, things may have changed by now, or he was just blowing smoke. Either way good luck and give a report. Its about 2 minutes from my house.

Thats an awesome catch, congrats on the PB!

Wow, what a big cat. My dad used to take me out to fish in that area, we'd catch lots of big cats, but nothing like that monster! Nice job!

Nice fish.

What can I say, it works, you just have to know how to use it correctly.

i fish ponds almost exclusively, and weightless Senko's and of course Mepps #3's are my top producers.

Mepps #3 Black Fury, learn it, fish it correctly and you'll love it.

uh lets see, last time I went out and caught a fish, it was sometime in late November. I have a good excuse, a brand new daughter! Oh yea, I'm also somewhat a fair weather fisherman 8-)

What a huge cat. Nice job on landing him!

Wow! Nice healthy,fat fish. Those are some of the largest smallies i've seen! Good job!

Welcome Isn't there a Gander Mountain out there in Winchester? I gotta get out there sometime.

Congrats Jay, Looks like a good time was had by all. What did you guys do for your honeymoon?

^^ HILARIOUS!!!

Nothing like catching fish after fish, but as I stated in this thread http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1192545659 I'm kinda getting tired of the same old dinky fish. I'm torn!

again, awesome fish , easy 6lbs.

Good idea ;D