08-03-2003, 06:24 AM
Hi there lou,
I know just what you mean about the 'Dancing with Fishes' thing. There was a big bluegill season this year on some lakes I fish and it was really interesting to position myself so that I could observe my fishy friends without being noticed.
It took a bit of patience and a renewal of my tree climbing skills but laying out on a big fat limb I could view a couple of coves that held nesting bluegill, cruising bass, crappie and even some bottom hugging catfish. I got comfortable and just watched for over half an hour. I saw more fish than I ever imagined in sizes I was truely amazed to realize they were there everyday doing their fishy thing.
I've alway been careful to approach water in a stealthy manner and make a few casts back from shore before launching the tube. But the number and size of these fish was astounding.
Once I watched them for a while, I completely lost interest in catching them. That is really wierd if you think about it.
JapanRon
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