I haven't even busted out with the rod and reel yet this year. They are simply spoiled on fish food and ignore lures for the most part. Perhaps some Stubby Steves will do the trick.

The water was very clear this spring until we had some heavy rains. We could see all of the fish very clearly, and the Koi are getting bold (they are not going to like WHY I am training them to come to food soon). This allowed us to work them up to taking food from our hands, which I have to say is something I never suspected was possible.

A few years ago I was worried as I never saw the fish at all. Now I have to be careful diving off of the dock that they are out of the way! I have to shoo them off first.