I couldn't take it any longer and paid a visit to the local this afternoon. The stream was dead low - showing its bones. Very few locations were more than 2 ft deep. Between the mats of milfoil and algae, the water was crystal clear. I used my ultralite pole, 4# test, a small casting bubble and a 1/32 hair jig. I could see the fish, and they were watching me. It didn't matter. My first 10 casts yielded 8 hookups with 6 landed. I would see a fish, toss my rig at it and, as often as not, a second fish would dart in and inhale the jig before the first one got there. I caught smallies, rock bass and bluegills. I fished for about 40 minutes and seldom went 3 casts without a hit. All were decent sized and gave a good account on the light tackle. Had I chosen to keep some, I could have had a fine panfish dinner but, unfortunately the cleanliness of the river is suspect. All were returned to the water from whence they came. It was a great way to spend a beautiful October afternoon.
For BassMaster in New England. On October 7, we went to West Longbranch New Jersey for a cousin's wedding. The venue was to be
at Sandy Hook National Seashore with the reception in the chapel area. The bride and groom wanted to be wed outside but sustained
28 mph winds and 1 1/2 inches of rain took care of that plan... That was more rain than we have had in 3 months...
fish on,
rivereddy