Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 8/23/2012 6:19:10 AM     Points: 1748    

I fished those ponds on a regular basis when I lived in Fountain. I would have never guess a bass like that lived in there. Great job!!!!!!!

 Reply by: FishOnSteroids      Posted: 8/23/2012 7:05:02 AM     Points: 316    

i have fished there for almost five years and i know that there are big bass in the small pod. 2 years ago i saw a bass fisherman catch a 3 pound bass on a lizard. many may not believe me but they are in there.

 Reply by: Hawg Seeker      Posted: 8/23/2012 7:14:21 AM     Points: 0    

This one was in the big pond munching bluegill when I caught him, or I should say them, lol

 Reply by: crappie-slayer      Posted: 8/23/2012 7:36:01 AM     Points: 55    

I wouldn't eat anything from there for sure, Yuck

 Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 8/23/2012 8:12:07 AM     Points: 1748    

Having fished those ponds most of my life, there is not a chance in hell I would keep any fish out of there for eating. They are known as the Sh%^ Ponds for a reason...

 Reply by: nightangler      Posted: 8/23/2012 9:52:14 AM     Points: 1748    

I may have been a bit brash in my last post, I personally wouldn't eat a fish from there but there is no harm in only eating 1 a month or something like that according to the sign.

Nice fish Hawg Seeker, I hope I didnt detract from that fact with my own opinion on eating them....

 Reply by: lewdog      Posted: 8/23/2012 10:31:47 AM     Points: 191    

Nice bass hawgseeker. Alot of people on this forum are bass guys. The majority of them will tell you practice cnr on the bass. If you fillet them n soak them in soda water or spritzer water for a few hours it will get rid of the bass smell and flavor. I have been eating the hell out of em from Barr lake. Tight lines are fun. Keep at it.

 Reply by: Flyrodn      Posted: 8/23/2012 11:04:21 AM     Points: 50712    

First my apologies to the orignal poster on behalf of Fish Explorer.

Ok, it had been my hope that folks would quit "bashing" others for keeping legal fish. If you wish to discuss the merits of keeping or releasing fish (any species) start your own thread. Do not "raid" someone else's thread. The keeping or releasing of fish is a personal decision and if they are legal they do not need to be told they are wrong, as they are within their rights and not wrong.

If you cannot exercise self control then I can help you with that.

The marginal posts have been removed and if you have a concern with that or my other comments please feel free to email me Dave at fishexplorer.com.

 Reply by: BigTroutMan410      Posted: 8/23/2012 11:17:08 AM     Points: 316    

Nice bass!!!!

 Reply by: lilbreigh      Posted: 8/23/2012 12:14:34 PM     Points: 847    

Nice bass for sure...


Thanks Dave for helping with their opinions and comments! 8)

Kirk

 Reply by: Coloradomrg      Posted: 8/23/2012 12:24:22 PM     Points: 2808    

That is a beautiful fish :)

I grew up down there... there are definetly some good fish. 20 years ago there were also tons of mutated fish. Between the sewage treatment plant next door contributing a foul odor and who knows what airborne contaminants, and the schlage company dumping chemicals I would never keep anything out of there! In moderation I would guess that no harm would come to someone consuming the fish, but I have no interest in being that test subject.

 Reply by: BiggieSmalls      Posted: 8/23/2012 1:02:04 PM     Points: 2029    

Nice bass!

Live bluegill's really knock 'em dead.

 Reply by: Coyute      Posted: 8/23/2012 2:26:10 PM     Points: 3185    

"fishin prowess" LOL