I went by the lake today to see how the
little bass were doing... the ones the hatchery
were stocking in the lake last Sunday.

I found them hiding in the grass along the shore.
They seemed in good shape, nice and healthy.
I don't think this one was really pleased to have
his picture taken. Or it might have been that he "felt the steel",
and missed a meal.


The little peacock bass were also out in good numbers...


Saw lots of BIG peacock bass... the 3 to 5 pound size...
but I was using 4# test and knew there was no way
to land those big'uns on my little Tenkara rod.
While I was landing this little guy a huge peacock bass tried to eat it.



I spoke with some fishermen who did land
some 3 and 4 pounders... using live bait.

nice little fish those stan, what fly were you using?

That's a little homemade bluegill popper in the peacock bass. Mostly I was using bead chain eye Crazy Charlie on a #10 AH hook. Gold flash-a-boo.
Lots of flash... I guess the fish like it... As long as it's moving fast they like about anything. I can see it, that's why I like it.