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Utah Lake, East Bay 6 species slam - Like2Fish - 07-15-2011
Spent the morning prospecting in the east bay area and found some color! Unfortunately I didn't pay attention to the sun so some of the photos are washed out.
I started with 1 inch grubs on 1/32 jigs. First couple of takers where whities then bluegills took over as I got closer to the reeds. Add in a couple of crappies and a little bitty sunny and I had 4 species in the first hour or two.
At one point I got a bit of line twist and let the jig sit on the bottom while I got the twist sorted out. As soon as I picked the jig off the bottom a 2-3lb carp grabbed it and gave me a fun battle on the ultralight. After "cleaning out" its gills I set it free.
I then moved out a bit deeper looking for catfish. They weren't shy about chasing the little jigs hopped along the bottom.
The fishing was steady. Of course, it only takes a nibble here and there to keep me out longer than I should.
I also attached photos of a couple bigger cats from the week or so. Haven't landed anything larger yet this year. I guess I'll have to start using heavier gear even when focusing on panfish. I've already lost several jigs fished ultralight to bigguns that snapped the line even with a light drag. The first head shake and pow!
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Re: [Like2Fish] Utah Lake, East Bay 6 species slam - albinotrout - 07-15-2011
Sounds like you had some fun today. [cool] Gotta love days like this!
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Re: [Like2Fish] Utah Lake, East Bay 6 species slam - TheCarDoctor - 07-15-2011
With the reflection in picture #3, that fish looks really cool.
Were you out in a boat or tube or were you fishing from shore?
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Re: [Like2Fish] Utah Lake, East Bay 6 species slam - jamon_negro - 07-16-2011
Well done
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