Michelle43

I just got back from a trip but yeah it is COLD here now! When I left a week or so ago I could barely breath it was so hot and now I need long sleeves. For what it is worth....water takes FOREVER to change temp. Try boiling water versus boiling soda, grease, or milk. (My Biology degree in action) A week or two of cooler temps wont change a large body of water. But it sure does make it more comfortable to fish ;D

Why is yellow called Chartreuse?

Surprised Long Mike is a representative of this forum. Sarcasm or not, polluting waters we all love to fish isn't funny. :'(

Give Burke a shot! It isn't impossible to catch fish there. I have only caught catfish there but I am also very new to fishing. I know there are decent bass there, I saw one caught by someone else. Make sure you bring your fishing license, they do check them often near the public boat dock / parking lot.

Have you considered Fountainhead? Since you have your own boat, Burke might be very good after dark. Burke is a electric motor only lake.

I was there yesterday and we got some nibbles but didn't catch anything. There are fish there but they are not easy to catch. We did catch catfish though. We saw a lot jumping around 6:30 pm but they wouldn't bite. Do you have a boat, renting one, or fishing from shore?

Thank you, I was just trying to be nice. The only reason I looked it up is because it was posted that it was not possible. Tell a kid they CAN'T do something and that is the first thing they will do. I am not a kid, but I am college educated in both computers and investigation. I was tempted...so I did. I have no desire in his spot as he is in Cali and I am in VA. The point is, GREAT FISH!!! congrats! I hope you catch it again during your tournament

I don't know. I didn't unedit it.

I was being nice Considering he wanted the spot kept secret, I told him privately over pm.

Not sure if you're taking a shot at me, but the answer is a LOT. Not sure if this isn't an issue in Texas, but here in Cali, it most certainly is. No need to post on a matter that you really don't understand. I've had a body of water RUINED from photos being posted. Actually, make that TWO bodies of water. As for the post above, I would love to see someone unedit the photo posted. If someone is going to be THAT desperate, and spend that much time, then they need all the help they can get. It only took me 3 mins to get a copy of the unedited photo. I will pm you so you can save your spot. VERY nice fish

Good thinking. Grocery stores have all sorts of cheap fish, it's hard to think that someone might really NEED to eat the fish they catch. Plus, then you don't have to go through the hassle of cleaning them. If someone wants to keep anything they catch within legal limits, it is not my problem. I have no intention to keep any fish I catch. I bet something you catch, clean, then cook is better than the store bought stuff. To each his/her own. I just like being out there and out of my house. I will not keep any fish I catch, I just do not want to kill and clean them. I would rather watch them swim away. If another angler harvests their catch. Good for them for whatever reason! I would rather remove the hook, give them a kiss and send them back on their way

Thanks daviscw. My BF and I took up fishing in early July and have had no luck at all. Besides turtles. We are trying to learn how to fish. We have done a lot of trial and error, mostly error. Almost 2 months later we finally caught something. It made my day and his! We have enjoyed every outing together. We never caught anything before but it was nice to be out there. To actually catch something was WONDERFUL! We both got a bit scared by that fish! I do not know how he tied the line, but right after the 2nd pic the fish jumped, broke the line and ended up behind my feet. Together we worked the hook out, and were happy to see it swim away. I have no idea how to clean fish... even if I did, I always said my first catch will go back to the water. After seeing that fish I think they will all go back to swim and live. If I want to eat fish, my grocery store is stocked. This is a wonderful hobby!

Thanks slip and Dan

Thanks Ron and Slip!

What are the spines? and do you know what kind of Catfish it is?

Not getting into the debate, I apologized and again I am sorry. But we did get our first fish out on Burke Lake today. Wasn't a bass but it was really exciting for us! That silly grin is still on my face. [img width=500 height=374]http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/3dogmom/LastImport-1.jpg [img width=500 height=374]http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/3dogmom/8909FirstFish.jpg No idea the size or weight. I got to unhook it and release it. :biggrin:

I like it! How hard was it to choose the bait?

Not going to Burke until tomorrow

Walney is a nice pond. It is probably better before the lily pads bloom. I fished for a short time then sat there for 3x longer watching a beaver do his thing. I guess part of fishing is loving wildlife, I enjoyed watching that beaver more than I would have disturbing him to catch a fish.

My friend and I are getting a boat at Burke lake this weekend. It will be nice to be off the shore for once. Hopefully I will catch my first fish. Cross fingers, think good thoughts, or pray for me if you do that kind of thing. RonDef has been so nice to me and offered a lot of advice. I will try to meet up with him next week. I am positive my first LMB is coming very soon! I have been trying so hard for over a month now I think I might get a replica made, even if it is under 1 lb.

Are you serious? How big is your pond? I have a large Koi pond in my backyard. Watching them grow is a joy to me. My pond fish are pets. Fishing for wild fish is fun, fishing in a man made pond is like trying to find a husband/wife while they are in jail. They have no other option....

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ecl/natural_history.htm#pond It is stocked with LMB and catfish. The lily pads are really growing this time of year. They can be frustrating.

Not a bite. I was there for 45 mins then saw a beaver doing his/her thing. I sat for 30 mins watching that beaver with my rod on land. I didn't catch anything but I enjoyed the view.

I am headed there right now. If anyone wants to meet up I am wearing brown shorts and a Grey shirt. I have blond hair in a pony tail. My day sucked so I figured fishing would help. If you are in the area and want to fish and give advice...come say hello.

Well the only thing that worked today was red worms. My Dad, niece, and nephew all caught a few sunfish/bluegill. I didn't catch anything yet again. My niece did catch a very small LMB. I decided after the first hour to practice my casting and play with some of my new tackle. It was nice to have a place to do that where I wasn't getting my line snagged 90% of the time. The 2 times I did snag I sent my niece out to retrieve it which she clearly enjoyed.