Lake lowell 4-9-10

[idahoron]

Yesterday I went to the Nampa area. I wanted to see my Aunt and Uncle, and get in a little fishing. I first went to the Caldwell ponds. I got skunked there not even a bite.I went by Lake Lowell the no one was on the water. I called the F&G and asked if it was open. They said yes but Bass was catch and release now. I wanted to find some catfish so I headed over. Well I got there about 11:00 am and took my FC4 today. The water was 48 degrees and I had a wind that was just enough to stink a little but not bad. After fighting with some weeds after the launch I think are called smart weeds. I figured I better break out the slip floats. I hooked up with the first cat about noon. This fish was 24" long and slim. I think he had been on a diet all winter. He hit my slip float worm. A little later I got another hit on a slip float worm. This fish was also a 24" fish Again this fish was also thin. Both fish were on my Ultra Light. I love that thing for catfishing!
I never got a bite on cut bait. I was using some old frozen trout I got from work. I looked on the box and they are over a year old. Maybe that was the problem, I got to get some fresh bait.
Then I got a visit from the local water Police. Everything was good except I forgot to grab my whistle from the Pontoon pocket. He understood and said I might get another so I don’t forget. He was cool about it. I was about done for the day any way. I wanted to stop and see My Aunt and Uncle before I left Nampa. My Aunt started to poke pie and other goodies down my throat until I had to say I had to go. It was a good day. Ron
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