Right good size for Feb

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Comment by Donald Schmotzer on February 8, 2014 at 5:30pm

Thanks everyone for your kind words,  The Copper-Heads are a lot harder to catch when the water is this cold, but not impossible. The fly-rod RULES,  I did feel like I had to "tease" them into striking today, but it was well worth the effort. The main reason I went out today was to keep my fly-rod skills "up-to-snuff" the fish were just a nice bonus......

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on February 8, 2014 at 5:22pm

Thanks Don......I caught several coppers a bit deeper last month when surface temperatures were in the high 30s.....Likewise the bites were subtle but any time I get a bite I'm happy, especially during the colder months. Hope I get my boat out of the shop early next week so I can get back out there......

Comment by Tony Livingston on February 8, 2014 at 5:12pm

Alright Don!!

I've been conversing with some guys over at PondBoss this week, concerning the Coppernose's supposed "uncatchability" from colder water. Hopefully I will be able to compile some additional data, and will post the results here also. 

It's early yet, but I already think the results may cause us to re-examine a few things , and possibly raise an eyebrow or two.

In the meantime, way to get out and get it done Mr. Schmotzer! And on a flyrod also...very nice!

 

Comment by Donald Schmotzer on February 8, 2014 at 4:34pm

I am guessing.....mid 40's It was like putting your hand in "ice-water" .

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on February 8, 2014 at 4:29pm

It's been cold everywhere......any idea what the water temperature was today Don........

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on February 8, 2014 at 4:16pm

Very nice fish Don......

Comment by Donald Schmotzer on February 8, 2014 at 4:10pm

Because of the cold water, the "take" was very light and except fro the first few seconds, there wasn't much fight in this Copper-Head. (nothing like the fight you get in spring/summer).....Don

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