Finished work at 2:30 and had a couple hours to myself so I drove up to Blue Hills Reservoir.  Water level is very low compared to last Fall and water temp was 52.  

 

Threw a pumpkin colored jig for a little bit because I never have.  No bites with it, but it told me the rock shore continues much farther than I originally thought.  It got caught between some rocks and well, is still there....

 

I tied on a Kreature for the first time, dragging & hopping it as slowly as I could across the bottom.  It too got snagged many times but I got it back.

 

There were five other folks fishing while I was there.  Nobody caught anything that I noticed.  The last couple of years I've not caught much there.  I've seen people taking their catches home for dinner, and only being open since 2008 I'd have to say the bass still there are very tough to catch.  I've also not seen many sunnies or perch there in the shallows in the last year too.  The food supply might be small, which would cause the bass population to react accordingly.

 

It's still too soon to tell for sure, it's still a nice location to stop and cast for a short spell.

Went out yesterday after work for trout. Hit the ipswich river, got nothing. I did spend more time exploring than fishing, also I'm not sure if they stocked it yet.

They updated the trout stocking list earlier today. Didn't see Ipswich on there.

Gramma1114 and I went out yesterday on Webster lake for  the shakedown cruise....water temp 47 deg...just like the "Classic"... so I tried the 'underspin' lure that they used to win...........Nuthin'......what did work was 3" Sluggos with 1/16 oz non-lead jigs in alewife color......unfortunately the little woman was throwing them. After her 2.5 pickerel and 1.5 bass were 3 hours old.....I finally caught a 1lb pick and tucked my tail between my legs and went home.  The year has begun.

 

Grampa1114

Gramma1114 and I went out yesterday on Webster lake for  the shakedown cruise....water temp 47 deg...just like the "Classic"... so I tried the 'underspin' lure that they used to win...........Nuthin'......what did work was 3" Sluggos with 1/16 oz non-lead jigs in alewife color......unfortunately the little woman was throwing them. After her 2.5 pickerel and 1.5 bass were 3 hours old.....I finally caught a 1lb pick and tucked my tail between my legs and went home.  The year has begun.

 

Grampa1114

I hate it when the little woman kicks I disagree.  Took her out last yr, never took a cast in her life, tied her on a senko just to keep it simple and she whipped I disagree.   She never went again but everytime i'm talkin fishin with friends she has to rub my face in it.  LOL

I hate it when the little woman kicks I disagree.  Took her out last yr, never took a cast in her life, tied her on a senko just to keep it simple and she whipped I disagree.   She never went again but everytime i'm talkin fishin with friends she has to rub my face in it.  LOL

Pay attention now when I tell you this.....My wife bought me my last 5 bass boats.....Take her fishing and let her win....

 

Grampa1114

Pay attention now when I tell you this.....My wife bought me my last 5 bass boats.....Take her fishing and let her win....

 

Grampa1114

Happy Wife = Happy Life.....  I learned quickly, been married almost 20 years and fish more now than ever...  listen to Grampa - 

Fished Cooks pond in Fall River for about 4 hours this morning. 10 in the boat, 3 came off. All were caught on 1/2 oz rattle trap, didnt get a sniff on anything else except for the toothy critter that took my jig. Water temp was 52-53, biggest fish was 3.8, smallest was probably around a pound and a half. I caught one 12" smallie that looked like it swallowed a baseball.

So I finally got to spend some serious time out on the water today with a good buddy of mine. We went for the freshly stocked trout.. Why not huh? Well we pull up to the first lake in Boxford and there was a guy there who simply said good luck.. We asked if anyone was catching anything and quickly he jumped into a story. Apparently he was there when they stocked on Friday am and the guy handling the fish was very bad at it.. Dropping them into 2-3 inches of water banging off rocks etc.. A lot of them were floating on their backs. One of the guys witnessing recordered video of it. It really enrages me that happened. So with that major f up all the trout I am assuming are really stressed at the moment. We tried 2 other stocked lakes today as well and same deal nobody was catching anything.

Went out for trout yeaterday had a few bites, but only caught one of them. For the first time I saw EPO and had my license checked. Nice guy we chatted about fishing, he asked me for my license and then went on his way.

Feels good to finally land a fish. 4 rainbows today.

Went on my new kayak today and caught 2 small lmb on a red red eye shad tried everything but that's the only thing that worked. Got the tip from the kid who sold me the kayak. It is awesome to have a kayak. I can't wait til I don't have to worry about freezing to death if I fall in.

Where abouts did paddle/fish Rob? I love my small canoe but didn't make it out this weekend - maybe next! Off to buy some red red eyed shad lures :-).

Feels good to finally land a fish. 4 rainbows today.

thought the limit was 3 ?

thought the limit was 3 ?

It is, was with my buddie. I gave him my catches.

Nothing but two dinky LMB in two short little pond/bank fishing outings I've had so far..

Got a quabbin trip planned for this weekend, we'll see how the salmon and lakers are biting!

Also got my new kayak showing up on Thursday, so can't wait to get that rigged up and wet. Going to be a good week!

My thoughts are some of this warmer rain we are having and will continue to get should help liven up the fisheries a bit too? Fingers crossed.

Went on my new kayak today and caught 2 small lmb on a red red eye shad tried everything but that's the only thing that worked. Got the tip from the kid who sold me the kayak. It is awesome to have a kayak. I can't wait til I don't have to worry about freezing to death if I fall in.

 

Great to hear you bought a kayak.  You'll be able to get to places boats and feet can't go.  Congratulations.

Finished work at 2:30 and had a couple hours to myself so I drove up to Blue Hills Reservoir.  Water level is very low compared to last Fall and water temp was 52.  

 

 

Water level is low...Hokie Smokes!

 

I haven't fished yet or even have a license yet for that matter. I'm coaching my son's Little League team which started March 31st and we're having our first game tomorrow. 3-4 days a week until about the second week in June. I'll be looking at this thread for advice because I'll never have time to get out prior to that.

 

Keep the reports coming and I hope you all have a great spring season.

 

Went to wenham today for trout, Never fished there before but heard they stocked yesterday. Showed up and noticed everyone covering the ramp and beach. So i walked the trail a little bit until i was on the opposite side of them. Caught 4 nice rainbows while no one else caught anything. It pays to leave the crowed!

This is a Lamprey and it was attached to the belly of one of the trout like a suction cup. Never seen one in person before absolutely disgusting. Google it so u can see the mouth on these things.

Holy Crap! looks like something out of a sci-fi movie

This is a Lamprey and it was attached to the belly of one of the trout like a suction cup. Never seen one in person before absolutely disgusting. Google it so u can see the mouth on these things.

I just saw these critters on Dirty Jobs. I wonder if they'd make good Striper bait?

I just saw these critters on Dirty Jobs. I wonder if they'd make good Striper bait?

They did an episode on river monsters to. As for striper bait.. I don't see why not.. Only difference between an eel and this thing is the ugly ass mug. I couldn't imagine catching a 2 footer.

Took my wife's friend's son and one of his friends to Houghton's pond today. We didn't stay more than an hour and a half because the boy's going through chemotherapy and tires quickly.

The kids never fish much but they had a good go of it. Neither caught anything other than a tree where a Senko & in-line spinner now reside.

Another party was fishing near by and landed a nice rainbow trout.

It was rather windy, and all things considered, a great afternoon. I still think it's early for bass. I might try throwing some PowerBait on Monday and try for trout.

I've been working so much I haven't had anytime to fish. It's driving me crazy. In the meantime I've been buying all sorts of things for my kayak just got a new rod holder and these clips to put on the side to hold the paddle. I'm trying to find a lake to go to around my area. The biggest place I know of is canton reservoir and Norfolk reservoir. Does anyone know any other lakes that are good? I love being able to get on the water it changes everything. Some of the places I fishes last year I've learned so much by being able to look into the water. I found the places I would expect them to spawn. I can't wait to see a fish on a bed. I'm not sure if I will fish for them. What baits are you guys using this spring? Thanks guys