More Preparations for Deer Season....

After reloading .223 Remington last week, groups stayed under an 1" save a called flyer or two.  Decided to reload 30-06 Springfield in lieu of the .243 Winchester used the past nine seasons.  Loaded up 50 rounds; now need to sight in the rifle!

More Preparations for Deer Season....

Skillet-Fried Trout....

Fall is near and Winter will soon follow but.... Had a craving for Skillet-Fried Trout!

Since Winter Trout Stockings have not begun yet, decided to stop at the grocery store for some Trout.

Worked out well - a simple recipe of Season Salt, Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powde; cooked for 8" to 15" on each side depending on how crispy you want them!

Four Bass On An Olive Lefty Deceiver At Kroger Park

Fished Kroger Park this evening. Caught four Bass on an Olive Lefty Deceiver. No Bruisers, just some Scrappy Bass willing to strike a fast moving fishing fly!

Four Bass On An Olive Lefty Deceiver At Kroger Park

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Lots of Strikes; Only One Landed At Kroger Park.

Fished Kroger Park this evening.  Had a lot of strikes from Bass on a Yellow Grasshopper; just could not hook up long enough to land them.  Managed one little Bass just after dark.  Picture is fuzzy due to low light conditions.  Bass were active and feeding on the surface and just below the surface.  Looked like they were chasing baitfish.  Had a couple of Bruisers strike, but came off the hook soon after....

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Sighting In At The Range.

More preparations for the upcoming Deer Season.  After reloading cartridges yesterday, took the opportunity to sight in my rifle at the local gun range.  Fun chore that had to be done.  Bottom-line:  Rifle is sighted in and ready to go for the upcoming Season!  Hope to fill the freezer, then shift focus back to Ducks!

Lease Preparations..... Deer Season!

Been a busy weekend making repairs at the Lease.  Enjoy Duck Hunting but tend to hunt for Deer and Hogs for the freezer.  Once filled, it is back to Ducks!



Deer feeder maintenance completed, fences repaired, and trails cleared.  Hope to enjoy some good hunts in the near future!

Maintenance Completed!



A Bass, A Bluegill, and A Sunfish at Bethany....

Stopped by Bethany earlier today and noted Bass in the shallows.  But, did not seem interested in striking anything offered.  Came back this evening and managed a Bass, a Bluegill, and a Sunfish on a Yellow Grasshopper.  Tried several other fishing flies without success. Switched to the Yellow Grasshopper and started getting some action.  Slow action but did hook and lose maybe a two pounder.

A Bass, A Bluegill, and A Sunfish at Bethany....

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Three On A Grasshopper and One On A Lefty Deceiver But....

Fished Bethany this evening and caught three Bass on a Grasshopper.  Switched to a Lefty Deceiver and had a few strikes, then landed one that went 13.5" in size.  Too bad the picture did not turn out well; was caught well after dark.  Would have taken the lead in this month's One Fishing Fly Challenge.  Oh well, better luck next time!

Three On A Grasshopper and One On A Lefty Deceiver But....

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Yellow Grasshopper Keeps Things Going!

Tried another variation of the Lefty Deceiver.  Had one strike but failed to land it.  Tried several other fishing flies without success, then switched to the Yellow Grasshopper when the surface activity picked up at sunset.  Ended with four Bass and a few Bluegill and Sunfish.

Sampling of Today's Catch!

Olive Lefty Deceiver Variant Seems To Be Working On Bass!

After losing the modified Lefty Deceiver this morning, tied another variation using less material.  This time went with Olive Hackles for the body and Marabou for the collar. Kept the body streamlined to mimic the little Minnows the Bass have been feeding on.

Looks like it worked this afternoon; caught six Bass - two largest went 11.5" and 11" in size.  Submitted both to October's One Fishing Fly Challenge. 

Liking the simple pattern, just got to remember to fish it slow when casting under the Cypress trees.  Bass seemed to be lurking for a Minnow to swim within range!

Olive Lefty Deceiver Variant Seems To Be Working On Bass!