Farm Pond Freak 9/23

When I just need to fish , this small farm pond helps to scratch the itch. The pond holds a decent population of 8”-12” fish that keep me amused plus it has good bluegills and frogs for forage.
A few months ago I hooked and lost a big fish on a whopper plopper on a sick head shake. Discouraged but also encouraged, I have been back for more but no sign of Miss Bertha.

Today I stopped by before the looming storm, and caught 4 of the usual “ barely keepers”.
I needed to get home so I casted as I worked my way back to the truck.

I was almost back when my little 2.8 swimbait got crushed.
The fish came up immediately and I knew it was her, or her sister!
She choked the bait and I landed her.

A few quick pics and she swam away strong until next time.

Nice LM Jon! It looks like she was hooked before, with the line coming out the vent.

Yup good eye Tom. I trimmed it up before I released her.

Nice report and pics, that's a beauty and it still looks big next to you.
Great job scratching the itch.

Nice.

Nice Jon! I had a small pond near my house much like the one you describe. Unfortunately the only access came under new ownership and they gated and posted it. Over the years Ive caught some nice bass there.

Nice Jon. looks like you have a gem in that pond.

Nice going Jon!