[Grumpie.]

It was a nice day and i had the day off from work so i decided to get an open water fix in. I fished the ponds at chatfield this time, not for anything big because i was mainly targeting panfish. I did take a mini senko and gave it a couple casts with no luck. I was more into my light action with #4 with small stuff. I fished an area around back that doesnt really get much pressure and is hard to get to.


I used a white and green tripple tailed grub from sportmans on a 1/8 jighead.

I would let it sink all the way to the bottom between a slow retrive with an occ twitch. Half way in i would pause and let it sink to the bottom before another slow reel. Thats mainly when i would get the bite. Kept working around structure and managed a few. They seemed to be swimming around in packs and were very finiky.

Nothing big or any drag being pulled but it was really nice to finally get out in just a t-shirt and feel a bite. If anyone wants to come along and panfish with me id be more than happy to help and show you how im catching them. Tight lines!

 

[fishslap]

Very nice! That is a real report. I've been focusing on warm water fly fishing the past few years, but I'll still say that a curly tail grub will catch any fish on the planet in most conditions. A few years ago I caught a 6.5LB channel cat on a 1/64oz green curly tail grub.

 

[WestSloper]

Nice report Grumpie! And nice selfies...

 

[GRABABREWSKI]

Cool Grump, That's what it's about!

 

[JWurgaft]

I didn't think we had any real fishing reports on here any more:-X... Nice dude, tight lines man.

 

[pistoldog]

Props Grump. Good report and helpful.

 

[bigassbassman]

Nice report - thanks for sharing! looks like some fun in the sun. looking forward to casting the line a few times this weekend too.

 

[lovetofish]

good report Pat, I like to go except that I can't go on a weekday.

 

[Bionic Man]

Nice change of pace vs what has been posted lately. Thanks for the report!

 

[fishforall]

Not only a good report, but a great "How To" tutorial as well.

Nice job!

 

[Opry99er]

Nice work man. Good lookin fish!

 

[Ron Parker]

Nice report, looks like you had a good day off!

 

[James]

Right on Patrick!

Wish I was catching open water Crappie today...

Great post, thanks!

 

[littlemac]

id go with you but I'm afraid id take those fish and put them into bear creek lake.nice job good report

 

[IFSHDOU2?]

You The "MAN"
Good work.....!!

 

[zenlikefishing]

Catching a few fish on any day beats work! Thanks for giving us a report - nice to see...

 

[Tubejig]

Nice! Open water action finally! I need to get some!

 

[swimbait]

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You are two up on me for open water fish.

 

[Grumpie.]

Thanks fellas. Hope this will bring back some real ones. Real reports dont have to give up certain spots... Ill do the best i can on reports but if im bangin brusiers at the honey hole i wont be sharing much. The offer is still out there for anyone that wants to come join me and get on some fish. I always have extra gear and dont mind driving. My main priority is a double digit cat this summer.

 

[jjbird1976]

Good report!