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Date: January 12, 2020 Body of Water: Walden Pond, Concord MA Moon Phase: Full Wolf Moon + 2 days Boat: None (shore) With: Alone Target: Trout Time: 12:30 PM - 3 PM Conditions: Unseasonably warm - almost 70 degrees F. Westerly winds near 20 mph. Bright and sunny. Water was clear. Crowded! With chores completed, I took advantage of the record warmth and chose to chase trout, this time in nearby Walden Pond. I hoped the warmth and sunshine would awaken some trout. With the local bait store unexpectedly closed for the day, I continued to rely on Powerbaits (eggs and Mice Tails in various color combinations), often paired with my remaining mealworms. These were presented under floats and on a Carolina Rig. But, for the third trip in a row, I went fish-less. My Massachusetts Fishing Career is off to a slow start! The pond was ringed with fishermen. The driving westerly wind made the eastern (and easily accessible) portion of the lake pretty much unfishable with my light presentations. But, I'd previously scoped out a small bay adjacent to the railroad tracks at the lake's western extent (Long Cove), and I found a nice spot to set up. A group of fishermen on the other side of the cove reported they'd caught a couple of brown trout on minnows, close to shore. After 2.5 hours of trying my best (including tossing small stick baits and French spinners in lieu of bait, on occasion), and including several moves to other casting areas, I'd not yet seen a sign of a fish; I packed up and made it home in time to walk Oliver before total darkness set in. What do I have to say about this? I've caught many fish (including trout) on Berkley powerbaits of various kinds, and I've no doubt they are productive for recently stocked and/or active fish; but I think I will make sure I have some minnows or crawlers before I target pond trout again. The only fish I've seen or have heard about have all fallen to minnows. Plus, it's just plain fun to watch a float dance on the surface, or to monitor one's line for a subsurface pull. Pondering the questions of core essence and finding meaning in unexpected ways
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