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backtofuturetoyota · Mar-01-24 5:09AM

So the pond is located in fredericksburg and is considered an urban fishing pond as it's only like 4-5 acres worth. It's literally among lots of houses and people are walking and exercising everywhere, which makes for nice scenery if I have to be honest. They stocked it on the 27th and then the weather hit so I decided to give it a go today for 1.5 hours. It was pressured heavily when I rolled up at 12:30 pm (decided to take a late lunch). I talked to two older fellas who were polite, but ..... let's just say you can tell they were A holes who were biting their tongue to say something. One of them did tell me they had only caught one really small one in the past 4 hours. So I set up caddy corner from them since there really isn't a lot of room at this place.

Went with a carolina rig and a small size 10 hook with a chartreuse power bait egg in garlic. My go to set up when trout aren't rising. I cast fairly close and find a stick to rest my rod on and take the tension out of the line with my recycled wine cork painted in red. 15 minutes in and I catch my first one! 30 minutes in after a few successes the old fellas pack up and leave. They were all on the small side, but I'm not complaining. I'm not using a different bait from anyone else, but I am being very intentional on how I place the hook, weight size, line size, hook size.

So packed away and in the freeze it goes!

Ernie · Mar-01-24 6:06AM

Outstanding outing!!!

Bryan · Mar-01-24 12:49PM

Time for smoked trout dip!

I've fished there many times and it was always crowded. My favorite spot was on the little concrete spillway thing.

backtofuturetoyota · Mar-01-24 12:52PM

Bryan wrote:
Time for smoked trout dip!

I've fished there many times and it was always crowded. My favorite spot was on the little concrete spillway thing.

That sir is a specialty that my wife makes!! It's an all time favorite for friends and family.

Ernie · Mar-01-24 2:44PM

Gents! Please do tell how you make your smoked trout dip.

I have fond memories of fishing for trout in New Mexico 40+ years ago with a retired Army General. He made a trout dip that was amazing but I lost the recipe.

drxfish · Mar-02-24 5:35AM

Great job!

backtofuturetoyota · Mar-02-24 5:39AM

Ernie wrote:
Gents! Please do tell how you make your smoked trout dip.

I have fond memories of fishing for trout in New Mexico 40+ years ago with a retired Army General. He made a trout dip that was amazing but I lost the recipe.

I'll check w the wife for ya ernie!

Oubassman · Mar-03-24 12:31PM

Nicely done

Bryan · Mar-11-24 11:37AM

I don't have a real recipe per se. I just start with a 1:1 ratio of smoked trout flakes to cream cheese and go from there. I've added dill, worcestershire, lemon, salt and pepper, chives, and probably a bunch of other things. Hard to go wrong really.

Ernie · Mar-11-24 11:58AM

Since I don't remember correctly, Longball (the retired General), added either Miracle Whip or Whipped Cream to his concoction.

backtofuturetoyota · Mar-12-24 4:52AM

Smoked a bunch up Sunday morning! I like to use a brine of soy, sugar, honey, salt overnight, light rinse with water, dry for a few hours, smoke at 190 degrees for 3-4 hours with hickory and apple wood.

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Ernie · Mar-12-24 5:03AM

Looks like a work of art!

hookup · Mar-13-24 6:28AM

Now we're talking .....

Trout look good and ready to make the dip

Grandmother use to make a dip for fish or shell fish. 2# Cream Cheese, T mayo, T sour cream, salt & pepper, t lemon juice, old bay, t Worcestershire sauce, sharp cheddar cheese on top. and bake until cheese is bubbly. Serve with bugle chips.

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