Post by goosepondmonster on Jun 19, 2012 12:31:21 GMT -5
My brother bought a house earlier this year and there is a retention pond behind the house. He had caught a few gills and a small crappie, but he told me that he had seen a few big bass swimming around. We had decided to have a cookout at his house for Father's Day and do a little fishing as well. I had a feeling if there were some big bass in there that I could get one to hook up with a big minnow. I made a lap around the pond to scout it out. The water looked to be down about two feet, but I saw a couple of areas that looked promising. I fished one of the spots with my other brother and his son, but we didn't have much luck. I caught a bluegill that I would normally use as bait. I'm still not sure how the hook fit in its mouth. We decided to get a bite to eat and hit the other spot after lunch. My brother and I got set up and I put a minnow on the hook. I threw it out and said I didn't think it went out far enough. The words barely left my mouth and the bobber was under. I set the hook and the battle was on. I have to say, of all the big bass I have caught, this one fought the hardest. The pond had a lot of grass in it and the fish got buried, so I had to grab the line by hand and pull him to the bank. It isn't the biggest bass I have caught, but I thought it was decent for being in a neighborhood retention pond...
It was also a special day for my Pop. He was able to sit and watch all of his kids, and grandkid, catch fish together...
It was also a special day for my Pop. He was able to sit and watch all of his kids, and grandkid, catch fish together...
Just another night at work for me and Monty will be back here again bright and early. 
