Struck Out This Round!

Fished Bethany this evening.  Had several missed strikes to include a Bruiser that went for a Jitterbug.  Slow reflexes, not paying attention,... does not matter it was a miss.  Till next time.

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Topwater This Time

Fished Bethany yesterday evening.  Went with a Jitterbug and an old Abu Garcia 5000 Reel.  Managed to get three Bass to take; did lose several others that threw the lure.  Liking the topwater action!  Short video of the fish; no action shots this time.  PS: Tried a Heddon Torpedo; no hits on it.  Looks like the  Bass liked the slow steady wobble of the Jitterbug!

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Managed One Bass on a Jitterbug and Watched a Snake Eat Its Catch!

Fished with a Jitterbug this evening and managed to hook and land one Bass.  Fish were active... had several strikes and missed hooksets of which a couple were were likely Bruisers!

Also, noticed the Water Snakes were active as well.  Even watched one Snake having a fish dinner!

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Jitterbug Gets Two Bass at Bethany Creek....

Fished Bethany Creek this evening.  Fished a Carolina-Rigged Senko Worm at first.  Had a decent strike but lost it soon after.  Switched to a Jitterbug and had another strike but lost it as well.  Kept working the Jitterbug, finally catching a Bass that struck the lure as soon as it landed on the water.  After a number of casts later, caught a decent Bass that went about 16" in size!

Jitterbug Gets Two Bass at Bethany Creek....

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Cabelas' Baitcasting Combo, Bethany, and Five Bass and a Sunfish!

Decided to put the "Red Round Reels" on the shelf and purchase a new Baitcasting Combo.  Went with a $60 combo that Cabelas is offering.  Saw some really expensive gear but was not prepared to spend a lot of money.  Also, while at Cabelas, picked up some more Senkos and hooks.

Fished with the Baitcasting Combo at Bethany Lakes.  Had a few strikes on the Senko but no solid hookups.  Switched to a Jitterbug and fished well after dark.  Managed to catch (and release) five Bass and a Sunfish that really wanted the Jitterbug.

Did lose two Bruisers that hit the Jitterbug hard but came off shortly after the initial strike when they jumped and shook the hook loose!

Cabelas' Baitcasting Combo, Bethany, and Five Bass and a Sunfish!

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Jitterbug Gets a Bass; Hula Popper Gets a Catfish...

Went fishing with topwater lures at Bethany this evening.  Caught a Bass using the Jitterbug, and then switched to a Hula Popper.  Had some aggressive strikes but no solid hookups save for one Bruiser Catfish!  Nice fight... estimate about 18"+ in size!

Jitterbug Gets a Bass; Hula Popper Gets a Catfish!

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Five Bass This Evening On The Jitterbug!

More evening fishing at Bethany Lakes.  Caught five Bass on the Jitterbug.  No Bruisers but still had fun catching them.

Five Bass This Evening On The Jitterbug!

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Jitterbug Keeps Working....

Hit Kroger Park and Bethany well after dark.  Caught one Bass and a Frog (second one this year) on a Jitterbug at Kroger Park.  Went across the street to Bethany Lakes.  Caught a Bass, lost a Bruiser, and missed more Bass.  Also, saw a Raccoon working the banks for food.

Bass and a Frog Go For The Jitterbug!

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Three Bass This Round... On a Jitterbug!

Another round at Bethany Lakes.  This time caught three Bass using an Arbogast Jitterbug.  Fun stuff watching the strike on the surface!  Did miss a lot more; no worries will be back!

Three Bass This Round... On a Jitterbug!

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