Went out this morning before possible thunderstorms this afternoon. I have not been fishing for weeks because we are in the process of moving back home to Maryland. I feel like everything I’ve done since I retired on May 15th has been related to selling our home, buying a new home, meeting with movers, packing things, etc. So it was nice to get out on the water. After today I’m going to have to start taking reels off and packing them and the rods for the move. So as this was my last trip as a Texan, I simply went to my favorite pond. Not great but not bad. Caught one on a Mann’s Jelly Worm TR, one on a A-Jay Special, and four on a Siebert Fogy bladed jig. The biggest was on the A-Jay Special. It got slammed as soon as it hit the water. I got it in the boat and saw a large pinkish-red curly tail worm in its mouth. It had been guthooked and either broke the line or the angler cut it loose. I got my hook and that hook out as well. So caught six, lost one on the Siebert Fogy and had something hit a spinnerbait. I’ll take it.

It was bittersweet making my way to shore. This pond is what got me back into fishing after a long absence. I’m going to miss having a spot that’s 1/4 mile from home, but also looking forward to seeing what I can do fishing waters that I fished as a boy and a young man. Basically all with live bait back then. I’ve learned a lot from BR that turned into success here. I’m sure the same will be true back home.

21 minutes ago, BrianMDTX said:

Went out this morning before possible thunderstorms this afternoon. I have not been fishing for weeks because we are in the process of moving back home to Maryland. I feel like everything I’ve done since I retired on May 15th has been related to selling our home, buying a new home, meeting with movers, packing things, etc. So it was nice to get out on the water. After today I’m going to have to start taking reels off and packing them and the rods for the move. So as this was my last trip as a Texan, I simply went to my favorite pond. Not great but not bad. Caught one on a Mann’s Jelly Worm TR, one on a A-Jay Special, and four on a Siebert Fogy bladed jig. The biggest was on the A-Jay Special. It got slammed as soon as it hit the water. I got it in the boat and saw a large pinkish-red curly tail worm in its mouth. It had been guthooked and either broke the line or the angler cut it loose. I got my hook and that hook out as well. So caught six, lost one on the Siebert Fogy and had something hit a spinnerbait. I’ll take it.

It was bittersweet making my way to shore. This pond is what got me back into fishing after a long absence. I’m going to miss having a spot that’s 1/4 mile from home, but also looking forward to seeing what I can do fishing waters that I fished as a boy and a young man. Basically all with live bait back then. I’ve learned a lot from BR that turned into success here. I’m sure the same will be true back home.

Glad you got the hook out of that bass! Sounds like you're excited to be heading home but reluctant to leave. Sure wish you the best in retirement, I'm taking that step in four months. From all the pictures you've posted of Texas bass, them Maryland Bass are in deep trouble!

I will most certainly miss being able to fish 12 months a year!

I have come to learn over the past seven years how much I do miss about “home”. But I will miss things from Texas as well. The Mexican/Tex-Mex cuisine for sure. Not having to shovel or plow snow. No road salt! But it’s not home. I’m looking forward to seeing family and friends vs Face Timing and certainly looking forward to the seafood. But I am looking forward to fishing some spots that I used to decades ago and seeing what I catch there now vs. then. Something to look forward to!

Once a Texan always a Texan! (From a Texan)

Good luck on the move and I'm sure yall will miss Texas a little bit.

Was thinking why leave the Conroe, TX. area? Very nice place to live. Now, I Get It. Good luck on your next move.

I've lived in more than a few states and the state of Texas is the best place to fish for the Largemouth Bass boat or bank -- hands down.

Good Fishing

1 hour ago, GreenTrout said:

Was thinking why leave the Conroe, TX. area? Very nice place to live. Now, I Get It. Good luck on your next move.

I've lived in more than a few states and the state of Texas is the best place to fish for the Largemouth Bass boat or bank -- hands down.

Good Fishing

It’s unfair for me to truly compare the bass fishing between the two on a personal level, as truth be told, I was not a bass angler back then. Yeah, I caught some bass, but I was not a bass angler. So it will be interesting to see what happens with what I’ve learned while in Texas. I know the LMB are definitely bigger here than in MD for sure lol. But it will add an element of intrigue to see if I can take what works here and apply it there. The huge difference will be the sheer amount of waters to fish. I have over 40 ponds to fish in The Woodlands, plus Lake Conroe, Lake Raven, and other reservoirs. I’m going to be more limited as my boat is not allowed on the three major reservoirs in the Baltimore area. But I should be able to fish some tidal rivers and there are two spots (a smaller reservoir and a decent-sized mill pond) within 60-90 minutes.

But…I will be able to bowhunt again. I could never find a lease close to home here. The one tract I used to hunt is still available, and I may be able to hunt on my own property. So there’s that!