I caught a few of the usual suspects - largemouth bass and bluegills. Not as many today - I think the wind being up had something to do with it. Oh well - still a great day to go out and throw a few loops around!
Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONNIE!
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Showing posts with label Kabuto 7653. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Fishing Report 6/4/2014
Broke out the Kabuto 7653 and tested it with the new RIO Gold WF5F line. Nice combo! Now I am confused about whether I like the RIO Gold or the RIO Perception lines better. Darn - that means more testing ;)
I caught a few of the usual suspects - largemouth bass and bluegills. Not as many today - I think the wind being up had something to do with it. Oh well - still a great day to go out and throw a few loops around!
Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONNIE!
I caught a few of the usual suspects - largemouth bass and bluegills. Not as many today - I think the wind being up had something to do with it. Oh well - still a great day to go out and throw a few loops around!
Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY BONNIE!
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Skunk Repellant
The dependable bluegill and the power of a copper and black clouser!!! No skunk here today!!! Casting the Kabuto was super fun today! I want to line it with a RIO Gold WF5F line to see how it performs with a slightly heavier line. I've still got to try the other 5wt lines I have (Orvis Powertaper, Orvis Depth Charge, SA GPX), but I am anticipation a great pairing between the Kabuto 7653 and the RIO Gold (we'll see - I also want to use the Gold for the Barclay Glass 5wt).
Thank goodness for Bluegill!
Thank goodness for Bluegill!
Blast From The Past
I caught up with an old buddy of mine from the time that I spent in Baghdad - Eric R. He's been crossbow fishing for gators and snakehead, but recently picked up his own bow and kayak. Even managed to rig a set of pontoons to increase stand-up stability.
We paddled out of Fort Belvoir into the Pohick Bay area. The water was super murky. I though enough time had passed since the last rain, but I guess I was way wrong. We actually didn't catch anything. BIG FAT SKUNKING. There were fish though - and the ospreys were out to prove it (several were flying around with some pretty big fish that were bleeding out in the talon grips). I also saw the water swirls left behind by fish of decent size fleeing the scene as they get notice that something not piscine is floating by...
As bad as skunking is, beer does take the edge off - as does catching up with old friends.
We paddled out of Fort Belvoir into the Pohick Bay area. The water was super murky. I though enough time had passed since the last rain, but I guess I was way wrong. We actually didn't catch anything. BIG FAT SKUNKING. There were fish though - and the ospreys were out to prove it (several were flying around with some pretty big fish that were bleeding out in the talon grips). I also saw the water swirls left behind by fish of decent size fleeing the scene as they get notice that something not piscine is floating by...
As bad as skunking is, beer does take the edge off - as does catching up with old friends.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Kabuto 7653 - Fantastic Fly Rod!!!
I will be trying to put some miles on this rod over the Memorial Day Weekend - I've only got a few 5wt lines, so I'll be cycling through them pretty quickly as I try a develop a feel for this Kabuto. From the first lawn casts, I could tell this rod is really something special. Snappy, medium action and refined (keeps the line under control very easily). Made me look like someone that knew what they were doing...
Then I took it out to the lake. Fishing with it is an absolute pleasure. Casts nicely in close and just as well out to 60'. I managed to get a couple of bluegill to hand, one bass to take (but got off while I was fumbling with the camera), and one crappie.
It's a wonderful thing to pick up a rod that works well with you - casting, aesthetics, versatility and fish conquering prowess are all qualities I want out of a rod. Most times you get a few of these, but not all out of a rod. From this first experience, I am inclined to say this is a wonderful thing this Kabuto 7653 ;)
Then I took it out to the lake. Fishing with it is an absolute pleasure. Casts nicely in close and just as well out to 60'. I managed to get a couple of bluegill to hand, one bass to take (but got off while I was fumbling with the camera), and one crappie.
It's a wonderful thing to pick up a rod that works well with you - casting, aesthetics, versatility and fish conquering prowess are all qualities I want out of a rod. Most times you get a few of these, but not all out of a rod. From this first experience, I am inclined to say this is a wonderful thing this Kabuto 7653 ;)
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