Went out to West Texas and fished a private pond. The pond was loaded with Longear and some very nice ones at that. I was able to fish from 9am till 1pm and caught a total of 30 very nice Longear. The fish were between 6 and 8 inches in length. I had about 10 that were over 7 inches and one 8 inch fish. The pond was is in super condition due to some recent rains. The water was glass clear. All fish were caught on worms using float techniques. All fish were released to fight again. Catching Longears in West Texas. It just don't get any better!

Sounds good!

Thanks "Pop1655" for the reply. I was glad to see some healthy fish and some healthy bodies of water in a area that was bone dry last year.

Beautiful fish chuck! longears on UL is as good as it gets

Gotta love longears! you at the fort?

You got that wright! Thanks Fred for the reply!

Thanks for the reply "Drrouter". Not at the fort this time. PM sent.

Nice looks like great day of fishing ! Can't beat them on UL .

Man, Banker, you do get around. Congrats on another good trip.

love fishing a good private pond. Looks like another good day.

Very nice

private ponds are so fun ......
i enjoy a few myself ......
good job ....
by the way ....were they beddin sum ?

Thanks guys for the replies. "Not fishn am ketchn": I saw several still sitting on nest. There was one that was HUGE but getting it to bite was impossible.

It has to be the "WATER" Those Longear in west Texas are "BIG",fat also! Nice fish and as always a good report. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Curtis for the reply. The water in those spring fed creeks and ponds by far is the clearest water I have ever fished. There must be lots of good minerals in that water that help the fish grow and stay healthy.