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Catching fish that are feeding #29701 03/30/07 09:33 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 32 KT, Texas U unclefish OP Lunker
OP unclefish Lunker U Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 32 KT, Texas	I live on a 4.5 acre pond that has alot of CC's. This week I have started feeding Aquamax with good results. On day 2 the CC's started eating on top. Some are over 5 pounds....but most are from 2-4 pounds. My goals are to not only feed the fish to help them grow but to be able to catch them while they are feeding so my kids can have some fun. So far we haven't had much luck. It seems like once the fish come up they will only eat on the surface. I 've tried dog food about 6 inches below a cork with mediocre results. Anyone got an ideas how to catch 'em while they are feeding on top?

Re: Catching fish that are feeding #29702 03/30/07 09:49 AM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,256 San Antonio, TX D davatsa Lunker
davatsa Lunker D Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,256 San Antonio, TX	I haven't tried it, but I'm sure George's pellet fly would work very well. It's pure genius! I'm actually gonna make some myself and have some feeding-frenzy fun. Here are two links with the information: http://www.pondboss.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=20;t=001815 http://www.pondboss.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=22;t=000047#000000 "Only after sorrow's hand has bowed your head will life become truly real to you; then you will acquire the noble spirituality which intensifies the reality of life. I go to an all-powerful God. Beyond that I have no knowledge--no fear--only faith."

Re: Catching fish that are feeding #29703 03/30/07 10:29 AM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,985 Likes: 281 Central Ohio Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,985 Likes: 281 Central Ohio	Don't forget to forego feed on fishing days - or even a day or two before. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Catching fish that are feeding #29704 03/30/07 01:55 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,059 Likes: 278 Hurst & Bowie, Texas D Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker
Dave Davidson1 Moderator Lunker D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 16,059 Likes: 278 Hurst & Bowie, Texas	Mine get hook shy real quickly. I catch bluegill or green sunfish and use them as cut bait. It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color. Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done. Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP

Re: Catching fish that are feeding #29705 04/02/07 12:46 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 32 KT, Texas U unclefish OP Lunker
OP unclefish Lunker U Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 32 KT, Texas	Update - I found some tan round foam at the BPS fly shop and cut it up into pellet size portions. I tried it last night with no luck (I think it will work but for whatever reason I never got bit when the fish came up to feed). This morning however I changed tactics....last night my son caught about 30 june bugs and put 'em in a jar. This morning I caught a 4 pound channel with my fly rod with the june bug. Talk about fun........!!!! June Bugs make a great "dry fly"....you just have to be careful not to whip the bug off when back casting. I'll keep trying new stuff and update this board how it works.

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