Deep throat

Weather was good, so I went out for 30 minute short trip in the evening. I caught this 13 inch smallie.


Can you see my swimbait in its throat? Pretty deep in it.


This 13 inch fish swallowed 5 inch bait in a gulp.


By the way, I spotted herring the other day at Troy section of the Hudson River. Herring is here, and game fish and fishermen are going nuts!

Season opener, 18" smallmouth bass!

Finally I caught season opener bass. Nowadays, I cannot afford a fishing trip, so I went to a spot near my apartment for 30 minutes of casting. After 20 minutes of casting, I caught this one right in front of my foot. Smallies are near to bank at this time. I could not enjoy much of fighting. It seems perfect season opening!



While fishing, I saw carp jumping around me. I thought that carp is inactive at this time of year, but they were active at the Hudson river. I also saw couple of striped bass fishing boats. They are here! Oh well, probably after my defense in May, I can go striper fishing. I hope they stick around for longer this year.

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