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Saturday, August 4, 2018

In the Rain


I must be getting a little confused as I age. Got to Mount Hope Pond in heavy rain at 5:00 a.m., 15 minutes ahead, I thought, of plans made with a friend, wondering if he would show up. When I phoned him at 5:17, I thought it a little odd his phone wasn't on, and then I ventured out in the lingering dark and rain soon thereafter, sure he wasn't coming. After a few casts, I remembered we planned on Sunday.

Just as well I made the trip, because the pond is pretty badly stained, definitely not water I want to worm. I fished in the rain for more than an hour, finding more accessibility for topwater fishing than I had expected, catching a 13-inch largemouth and missing a hit from a smaller bass or a pickerel.

In rain like that, I would have expected more and bigger, but I was just left wondering what the bass do for food in such off-color water. I could have thrown a spinnerbait, but for the most part, Mount Hope's tight quarters make that sort of fishing frustrating.

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  2. Hey Bruce,

    Been a casual fisherman over the years, but recently I've been wanting to get more into the freshwater scene. I actually live just a few minutes down the road from Mount Hope Pond, but never realized its fishing potential until reading your blog. I love all the information, and plan on checking it out when the Spring arrives. Much appreciated!

    Greg M

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    1. It does fish pretty slow, but the bass are usually pretty big. Best to your fishing and feel free to let me know how you do.

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