Thread: Back to the Pond

We had our first rain in over three weeks yesterday and last night .
I was hoping it would be enough to fill the town pond , but it only brought it up about half what was needed.
The weather was overcast with temps in the mid 60’s .
I took two rods , a 5’ St Croix Avid ULF paired with a Shimano Stradic 1000 and a 5’ St Croix Premier ULM paired with a Shimano 500 Sahara .
I started fishing with the Avid and found with a 1/64 Trout Magnet jighead I was able to cast as far as I was with my six foot rods .
After an hour I switched to the Premier and found no difference in casting distance or sensitivity even though the Premier is a moderate action .
I did notice a difference with a fish on . I like the feel of the Premier better. More bend .
I caught nine including a couple of shellcrackers.
Baits today were Bobby garland itty bitty Swim’rs and itty bitty slab hunters .
These were the better ones .