Newly re-finished rod

I wanted to test a newly re-finished rod (Phillipson Pacemaker), and went fishing with it. It was nice but I felt a little short (5'6"). The blank is for lures through 3/8 oz, but I think it is also good for 3/4 oz lures such as 2nd Zara Spooks. I also changed the combination of guides to make the rod action a little more parabolic. 
Now, please don't ask me about my result of fishing, I totally got skunked today.

Today's tackle: ABU Record 5000 (black), Phillipson Pacemaker PC-56 (refinished, black thread), Stren 14lb (Clear/blue fluorescent), Heddon Chugger Spook,Zara Spook, Lucky 13, Zara II, etc.

 BF=4/12/5

Small bass

I visited a very small pond in a mountain near my place. I caught two small bass, which were much smaller than I expected. Anyway, being able to go out for fishing is much better than staying at home, needless to say far better than working.

Today's tackle: ABU Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe, Fenwick 2053 (refinished), Daiwa Sight Surf #4, Heddon Chugger Spook, Baby Lucky 13, Pico Pop, etc. 

BF=4/11/5

Unexpectedly

I went fishing again this morning. This time I visited a small pond in a mountainous area. When I got there, I noticed it was much colder and windier than I expected. After I started fishing, I also felt the water color much muddier than I imagined. 

Needless to say, I got skunked today. All I could enjoy was taking some pictures of my fishing tackle just for my record.

Today's tackle: ABU Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe, Phillipson #705, Daiwa Sight Surf #5, Heddon Basser, Original Zara Spook, 2nd Zara Spook, Wounded Spook, Chugger Spook, Pico Slasher, etc. 

BF=3/8/3

One-hour fishing

I could spare a littler longer hours this morning, and, yes, I went fishing. I was thinking water color would be muddier than before due to heavy rain during this week, and I started fishing with fluorescent-colored lures.

I cast my Zara Spook (CHT color) accurately to a small spot a few inches away from the shore, waited until water ripples disappeared, and then gave it a dog-walk action. Bang! The water blew up as I expected. It was a hard fighter bass, and I felt the hardest among the bass I've caught this season (just please do not say you've not caught so many so far).

I kept fishing for about one hour, but I got no more bites. I finished fishing before 06:00 am and left the pond. 

Today's tackle: ABU Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe, Jackson BB Now BN-160ML, Daiwa Sight Surf #5, Heddon 2nd Zara Spook, Bass Oreno, etc. 

BF=3/7/3

Made another try

I had some chores to do today, but went fishing to make another try just early in the morning. I visited a different place from  yesterday for change. Of course I started with the same Chugger Spook as yesterday, though I replaced the hooks.

Just after I started fishing (in about 10 minutes), a nice fat bass hit my bait and it disappeared from the water surface. I set a hook hard, and cautiously fought with the fish. I didn't want to make the same mistake as yesterday, and it was lucky for me to catch it today.

 

Today's tackle: ABU Ambassadeur 5000 De Luxe, Phillipson #705, Daiwa Sight Surf #5, Heddon Chugger Spook, Luck 13, 2nd Zara Spook, Pico Pop, etc. 

BF=2/6/2

Re-finishing old rods

I've been working to re-finish two of my old rods. I don't like straight-type grips at all, and like off-set bent grips much better. I decided to remove original aluminum handles from these two old Phillipson rods, and did it a couple of weeks ago.  

Today I attached guides on the blanks, wrapped threads, and just finished the first vanish on them. One is wrapped with olive thread with white spiral trims, and the other is with black thread with gold tapes. These two rods are exchangeable with each other, and I'm looking forward to using them for fishing soon.

Got skunked

I went fishing early this morning. About 20 minutes after I started, I got one bite on my Chugger Spook and set a hook, but lost the fish just before I tried to catch it. What a poor fisher I am! It was the one and last reaction from fish, and as a result I got skunked.

I saw a few pre-spawning bass mating in shallow areas. I wished them a good luck and smooth spawning.

Today's tackle: ABU Mag II, Fenwick GFC-60, Daiwa Sight Surf #4, Heddon Original Zara Spook, 2nd Zara Spook, Chugger Spook, Luck 13, etc. 

BF=1/5/1

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After I got back, I checked the hooks of my Chugger Spook. I made all the hooks barbless long ago, but I didn't notice it. I should have paid much attention to my lures.