[flyfishgeek]

Ran around and did some checking on local ponds this weekend, the one that my PB lmb came from winter killed bad Was a great pond with some toads and slab crappie and gills.

 

[rvinson]

Ran around and did some checking on local ponds this weekend, the one that my PB lmb came from winter killed bad Was a great pond with some toads and slab crappie and gills.

Sorry to hear that!! I had my #1 favorite summer bass spot Summer kill on me 2 years ago so i know how you feel!!

 

[baetisrun1]

Bummer man. that is a bad feeling!

 

[flyfishgeek]

At this rate there will only be a few bass ponds left and they will be packed, lost 2 last winter and 2 this winter AND Highline was drained for dredging, not sure how bad that is going to be. There were monster cats and bass in there

 

[cochise]

I think the ponds are quite cyclical and the fish will return. I have been seeing some nice bass in 6-10' in other spots.

I believe the amount at highline will easily allow the fish to carry over. Not sure when they will re-fill.

 

[WestSloper]

I've got some ponds up here that are looking pretty sad too! My best crappie hole is still capped. I'm pretty worried that it could of winter killed, I iced it twice this year and didn't catch near the fish that I normally do.

 

[cochise]

Do you have access to the United ponds?

 

[WestSloper]

I do

 

[catfishking]

That sucks one of my favorite ponds had a die off also

 

[flyfishgeek]

Do you have access to the United ponds?

No, I drool every time I drive by them on the way to connected. I have never seen anyone fishing

 

[WestSloper]

No, I drool every time I drive by them on the way to connected. I have never seen anyone fishing

United ponds in Rifle?

 

[flyfishgeek]

United ponds in Rifle?

Junction

 

[WestSloper]

Junction

Well they have some good ponds up here too!

 

[JWurgaft]

That sucks dude.

 

[cochise]

I was referring to Rifle not Junction.

 

[cochise]

The united ponds in Rifle are incredible.

 

[flyfishgeek]

I think all of Uniteds ponds have great fishing

 

[cochise]

I think I would have to agree.

 

[WestSloper]

The united ponds in Rifle are incredible.

That they are!

 

[bobys]

When winter kill occurs do the fish just die and stay at the bottom or do they eventually float after ice melts? I'd assume they sink but I've never really experienced winter kill