Well guys, I threw myself on the sword and did an experiment yesterday in a 9-acre pond for members of this Forum and for mother and country.

 

I forced myself to fish for 12-hours throwing all types of baits and presentations out of an old Tracker with a 45 pound trolling motor.

 

And yes, I know you feel my pain because I ache all over today.

 

So what were my results after forcing myself to spend 12-hours fishing on a beautiful day with a gentle breeze on a private pond?

 

Five fish. Nothing spectacular. Four dinks and one around one and a half pounds.

 

But what did I find out for you guys and gals? That all five were caught flipping and pitching a Zoom green pumpkin trick worm on a Provide 1/16 jig head on 8 pound fluorocarbon line on a medium heavy spinning rig.

 

No other bites on any other baits or presentations.

 

Yes, my sacrifice was worth it to help everyone on this site knowing what works best.

 

If you are in the greater central Virginia area and want to fish the pond send me a PM and I can give you the details.

 

Now to Mission BBQ for Veterans Week for my free North Carolina Pulled Pork sandwich with coleslaw and to hit Dick's for the Zoom trick worms on sale. ?

 

 

What exactly was the hypothesis of the experiment? That if you fished 12 hours you would be sore?

I hear ya sam.  That's a long day

I am not at all surprised by the dedication and sacrifice members like you make. Looking at your avatar pic I can see the intensity in your eyes and in those clenched claws how ever so reminiscent of a good supple jig trailer. And how after fighting scaled beasts you have the fortitude to gobble down finger licking good bbq though your fingers smell like fish!!! Here's to you sir for your perseverance. 

 

Edit: and may Dicks worms be many!

I'm impressed you could spend 12 hours on a 9 acre pond.  Wait......not sure "impressed" is the right word.....

29 minutes ago, Jaderose said:

I'm impressed you could spend 12 hours on a 9 acre pond.  Wait......not sure "impressed" is the right word.....

Exactly what I was thinking .

Now that you have made this investigation public, there's going to be a run on medium-heavy spinning rods...

14 minutes ago, MIbassyaker said:

Now that you have made this investigation public, there's going to be a run on medium-heavy spinning rods...

Good thing I already have one in my arsenal.

 

This reminds me of a former BR member named "Gobbledog" (He may be reading this).

He won more than his fair share of central Florida tournaments (both day & night tourneys).

I was never there, but to my best knowledge he threw 'one' lure all day long, a Zoom Trick Worm.

 

Roger

2 hours ago, Jaderose said:

I'm impressed you could spend 12 hours on a 9 acre pond.  Wait......not sure "impressed" is the right word.....

Easy! Every hour is a whole new world.

4 hours ago, Sam said:

Well guys, I threw myself on the sword and did an experiment yesterday in a 9-acre pond for members of this Forum and for mother and country.

As a member of the forum and on behalf of a grateful nation,  I thank you.  (I won't try to speak for your mother.)

 

Now I've gotta go throw away all my lures except for my green pumpkin trick worms. 

4 hours ago, Sam said:

... in a private 9-acre pond for members of this Forum... 

 

Members of this forum have their own private pond?

 

Please tell me that J Francho is not the designated game warden for said pond...

 

?

6 hours ago, Jaderose said:

I'm impressed you could spend 12 hours on a 9 acre pond.  Wait......not sure "impressed" is the right word.....

Went around in circles all day long throwing at the same targets with various baits and techniques.

4 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

Members of this forum have their own private pond?

 

Please tell me that J Francho is not the designated game warden for said pond...

 

?

They are probably using @Bluebasser86 since he already in law enforcement. I'm not sure that is any better. 

4 hours ago, OCdockskipper said:

Members of this forum have their own private pond?

 

Please tell me that J Francho is not the designated game warden for said pond...

 

?

No, he is not. A private pond in Goochland County.

I can’t even remember the last time I fished for 12 hours straight through.