Catfish and Bullheads on Bread!

Enjoying the later sunset since the time change this past weekend. Been tough getting a round in fishing but did manage to get out for a quick trip to Celebration Park's East Pond.

Fished with Bread and free-lined it using Spinning Gear.  Also, brought the hook setter we bought a couple of years or so ago. Was able to catch a Bullhead and a Catfish with the hook setter and another Bullhead without it.

The Bullheads went about 12" in size with big tummies probably from all the Bread in the water. The Catfish was a Bruiser, estimating ~22" in size!  This one makes the Fish Bulletin Board!

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Something Is Still There....

Went back to Kroger Park for another go at the Bruisers that were feeding on bread the other day.  Brought more bread and a Bread Fly that we made using poly fibers from a pillow.

After chumming the area, cast the Bread Fly and a trailer hook baited with bread.  A Bruiser stole the bread, then hit the Bread Fly hard.  Fight lasted only seconds as the line broke soon after. Need to go with a stronger test line next time.

Having lost the Bread Fly, baited a hook with bread and managed a Bullhead and Bluegill just like the other day.  Frustrating to have had one break off; still had a great time though!

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Something is There.

Went to Bethany Ridge this evening.  Was testing out a Senko Fly but soon switched to Bread for bait when we noticed something large feeding on Bread that someone had left for the ducks.

After chumming an area, started seeing some large Catfish splashing the water as they fed on the floating pieces of bread.

Only managed a Bluegill and a Bullhead but was good to know there are some Bruisers lurking in the pond!

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Two Bullheads and Three Bruisers!

Fished Celebration again. This time caught two Bullheads like the last few times. And then, caught and released three Bruisers! First went 19", second came close to 21", and the last one went 20".

Bullheads were caught on Boilies using a Hair Rig and Method Feeder. Bruisers were caught on Boilies and a Hair Rig too but freelined the bait instead of using the Method Feeder.

Fun stuff!!!

PS:  Here is a video clip of the action:

Two More Bullheads Again This Evening, No Bruisers!

Same old, same old,... two more Bullheads at Celebration. Caught one freelining bread; caught the other with the Korda Method Feeder. Still a bust on catching whatever straightened the hook the other day!

Did test out a homemade electronic strike indicator using a battery powered door alarm from the Dollar Store. Worked out nicely, especially when fishing in the dark. Not bad for a dollar!

Also, many thanks to TFF's mikes14 on posting pics of fish caught using the Damsel Fly on the forum (link to post). Been a consistent producer for the Team each year. Even better, it's a simple fly to tie!

New Fishing Rod Arrived... MadDragon 2234

New fishing rod arrived.  Ordered it online from Bass Pro Shops.  It is a Carp Fishing Rod made by Daiwa (Model MadDragon 2234).  It's twelve foot long with a 2.75 lbs test curve.  Added a Penn Reel to it and fished it this evening.  Bite was slow, catching only one Bullhead.  Regardless, like the new rod.  Hope to get a Bruiser or two with it!

Two More Bullheads and a Straightened Hook!

Been having fun fishing with the Method Feeder.  This round mixed up a batch of "boilie mix" to go with the Method Feeder and Hair Rig.  Fun stuff,... caught two more Bullheads at Celebration Park, then had a fish straighten the hook.  Same hook we used to catch Catfish up to 20" in size.  So, this one has us wondering what is lurking in the pond!

Bullheads at Celebration Park.

Went back to Celebration Park to test out a homemade automatic hook setter.  Worked well but need to make a few more adjustments to the trigger.  Ended up catching several Bullheads.  None of which were hooked deep!

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Two Bullheads On Bread This Round

Went back to Celebration this evening.  No Bruisers; just two Bullheads this round.  Caught on Bread and used the Hook Set Pro again.  Missed several other bites; still working out the kinks but feel the catch rate may increase once we figure it out!

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Cold Front Rolled In; One Bullhead on Bread!

Cold front rolled in today and dropped temps.  Add the wind and it gets chilly standing there watching your line in the water hoping for a bite.  Tried a quick trip to Celebration Park's East Pond at lunch today.  Had a couple of strikes and managed one Bullhead on bread for bait.  Action slowed down compared to yesterday but things should settle in a few days.  Have noticed that the Catfish and Bullheads will continue to bite even in freezing weather; more a matter of how much you are willing to wait it out.

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Another Go At RC Boat Fishing

Another go at Radio Control Boat Fishing.  Windy conditions again but did manage to catch one little Bullhead!  Made several changes from the setup we used yesterday.  This time used a Baitcasting Rod and Reel and a Rod Holder to better control the line... worked better than the Spinning Gear we used.  Liking this technique but will need to wait till the weather gets better and the wind calms down, or we need to get a bigger boat!

Bullheads on Bread and a Catfish at Celebration Park Starts the 2012 COAF Leader Board!

Fished the East Pond at Celebration Park this evening.  Used the Slip-Bobber Rig and Bread on light Spinning Gear.  Caught several Bullheads - seem to be bigger this year compared to last year.  Drought may not have impacted them as much thankfully!

While fishing the pond met another fisherman (Fishing54) who was using Hot Dogs for bait.  Caught a few Bullheads too, and then a decent Bruiser Catfish that went 17"-18" in size.  Easily made the COAF Leader Board for 2012!  Have since posted on the Board as the first entry of the year  Nice catch Fishing54!

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Celebartion Park East Pond Gets Two Bullheads on Bread!

Stopped by the East Pond at Celebration Park at Lunch today.  Good thing as the thunderstorms are rolling in as we update this post!

Went with plain White Bread for this quick trip.  Had several bites and misses that looked to be decent size Catfish.  Ended the 30" outing with two Bullheads!




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