Missed a Fish, Missed a Catfish,... Caught a Bass

Quick trip to Bethany this evening.  Grabbed the first rod that was rigged and ran out the door... turned out the first rod we grabbed was the Baitcasting Rod that had the Crankbait we like.  Fished for about 45 minutes.  Had a strike but lost it soon after setting the hook, not sure what it was but we suspect it was a Bass.  Then, had a Catfish chase the lure; even got some video of it!  Looked like a Bruiser.  Finally, hooked and landed a Bass, then soon after called it a trip!

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Fished Glendover This Round

Fished Glendover this round.  Did a little "scouting" with the camera, taking a few underwater shots to see what was lurking near the pier.  Saw mainly Bluegill but did see a glimpse of a Catfish going by.  So, baited up a fishing rod with Bread and managed to catch two Catfish.  Largest went 20+" in size.  Fun stuff!

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Crankbait Gets Three Bass This Round

Late start but finally able to break away from work, making it to Bethany just before it was getting dark.  Used the same Crankbait we picked up the other day from Cabelas and fished the Lower Pond.  Caught three Bass.  No Bruisers but there is always a next time,... we hope!

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Fishing with a "Stick, Line, and Fly"

Decided to try the Tenkara Rod out yesterday before the cool front arrived.  Fished the Feeder Creek and the Back Pond using a Grasshopper Variant.  Caught some Scrappy Bass and Bluegill.  All close to the bank.  Fun stuff!

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Fishing for Bluegill... Underwater Camera.

Went fishing for Bluegill at Kroger Park.  Was able to get some underwater video of the action.  Water was cloudy so things are fuzzy, then it got dark.  No matter,... it's still fun!

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Testing the New Camera Underwater....

Bought a GoPro Hero HD that can be used underwater.  Posted a test clip on our YouTube Channel; really liking it.  Hope to try it out while fishing and get some action shots!

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Too Nice a Day....

Went to Cabelas and picked up a couple of crankbaits.  Went with a Bass colored Cabelas Brand Square-Billed Crankbait and then a Rapala Brand one.  Being it was too nice a day, decided to test the Crankbaits out at Bethany.

Caught three Bass using the Square-Billed Crankbait; no strikes on the Rapala Brand.  Took a picture of two of the Bass; the third one was landed but slipped back into the water while trying to get the camera out.

Later, noticed the Catfish were feeding on Bread where people fed the ducks.  Caught three Catfish, largest went about 24" in size!  Fun stuff!

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Slow Round This Morning

Thunderstorms last night,.... water is up slightly at Bethany.  Enough rain fell to start the Canal and the Waterfall running.  Fished with Fly Fishing Gear and a Damsel Fly this morning.  Had a few strikes but missed them.  Also, saw Bass working the shallow near the cypress knees.  But, action was slow.  Only managed to hookup with two "fingerling" Bluegill.  Oh well, till the next round!

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Only One This Time

Returned this morning to Bethany for another try at the Catfish.  Used Baitcasting Gear and a Bubble Float Rig with Bread for bait.  Had several take the bait but missed them.  Did manage one that we estimate about 18" in size!

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Thirteen Bass and Two Bluegill on Rooster Tails, then Three Catfish on Cheerios!

Fished Bethany this evening.  Caught thirteen Bass (no Bruisers) and two Bluegill using Rooster Tails and Ultralight Gear.  Then, as it got dark, noticed activity in the shallows while walking back to the car.  Switched to bait and freelined Cheerios;  ended up catching three decent Catfish.  Had to call it quits but left them biting.  Catfish ranged from 18" to 20"+!  Fun stuff!

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