I did it. I actually made the time and went fishing yesterday evening. I can hardly believe it myself. I drove to my favorite creek, about 30 minutes away, and fished for about 3 hours. I only caught 4 - well, I caught 4! Nothing of any size really but fun anyway. 3 Smallmouth Bass and 1 Sunfish.
By their behavior, I'm fairly certain the Smallmouth are still on the nest for the most part. That means they don't eat and you only catch them, generally, because they're protecting their nest and you get near it with your fly. Apparently I was a threat at least 3 times. The fishing will pick up in a couple of weeks after they come off and start feeding again.
At the end there I wanted to try one spot before I left. I caught a decent one there. I was fishing behind another guy. When I caught mine he started talking to me and eventually we starting fishing together for another 45 minutes, until it was almost dark. Nice guy. We just talked about the creek, fishing here and there, etc. I think in this scenario, I was the "old fisherman" to him being a bit younger and this being his first time fishing Silver Creek. It's always good to meet nice fellow fishermen. Our lot can be asses at times so you never know. Good trip all 'round. Now, it's time to go to Mass. Peace.
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I did it. I actually made the time and went fishing yesterday evening. I can hardly believe it myself. I drove to my favorite creek, about 30 minutes away, and fished for about 3 hours. I only caught 4 - well, I caught 4! Nothing of any size really but fun anyway. 3 Smallmouth Bass and 1 Sunfish.
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