Had a chance to do a little fishing on Sat...felt like I had a decent beginner session.

7# common


7.5# common


1.5# drum


...and tied my record for a 13# grasser:



Also caught a tiny perch, tiny crappie, 2 small bass, 2 small channel cats, and a turtle. (the turtle was not on purpose)

Great pics mate.

Very cool! Nice fish! Same pond as before?

Yep...same pond, slightly different location.

Well done!

Good Job!!! nice fish

THANKS!

Nice fish!

Looks like your hooked, ehh?

GG

QUESTION: What does everyone usually do when they catch a turtle? Do most people end up having to cut the line? Is there anything you can do to prevent turtles from eating your bait?

I'm thinking perhaps there is a small metal rod one could stick in the water that emits anti turtle sonic waves...similar to a sonic pest repellant...(hmmm...business idea?)

I would call it more something like: FF (fishing fever), or AA (Angling Addiction).

Yep...I'm definitely hooked.

Hair rigs tend to help with the turtles, as long as they are not fishing aggresively.

At Fork I was able to get my hook back from all but one turtle, which got hooked in the neck and I didn't want to make it worse.

needle nose pliers works every time for me