KShadows

Haha yep, brand new so we had to weigh everything today, including that 7 oz bass in the pic you mentioned

Spent all day on Allen Lake, then ditched to a small pond that holds some giants but not a lot of luck. Pond is half covered in thick scum but I managed to put together a decent punch rig and pulled in a pounder.

My brother caught an absolute beast tonight at a tiny pond... I couldnt even get a bite >.< My scale is broken and we didnt bring a measuring tape but pictures hardly even do it justice, it was a lunker!

Taught my kid how to fish barely a week ago... hit a pond last night and final count was 3-0. How does that work! Don't mind his horrified face, I practically shoved the fish into his hand, after taking off the first two for him!

Well nothing nefarious of course! but I'd pay good money too. Been trying to find someone with a good pond or private access they would share but no luck.

"Only 3.1" I'd do some sketchy things to catch a bass that size. I'm lucky if I can find a pound! Great fish!

Nice catch! I'm also jealous of the dog.. mine would be overboard with excitement!

Got approved for the day off Friday so my brother and I are planning a full day "on the water". Haven't decided where to go yet though . Taking suggestions in/near/around (or maybe not near) Allegany County, since we have the whole day and can make a longer trip. No boat, he fishes for anything that bites, I'm in it for LMB.

My bad! 2 extremes--80 degrees and bright sun vs 55 degrees and windy as all get out.

Pulled a decent (10.5in) largemouth out of Allen Lake this week, and this chubbier guy out of a private farm pond (with permission!). Still trying to chase the trout (or decent largemouth) at Allen Lake with nooo luck.

Allegany County is the same as above...fast and muddy.

Gahhh. I was going to take the day off too and last week the forecast called for rain so I figured I'd wait. Now the sun is shining and all I'm thinking of is worms and eggs :-P

I did hear that the Winterkill at Alma Pond was bad this year. I think for today, I'm going to go solo and head to the river to see what I can find!

You know, I've been to Allen Lake 3 times now (twice last year, once the year before) and NEVER caught anything there! Not sure what the deal there is, but we always shore fish. I definitely have a license, I go alone or with my brother most of the time but the kids are at the age now where they want to come along so at some point I'm sure I'll bring them! We like Palmer's Pond (Palmers Pond State Forest) between Belmont and Alfred but that's usually one of the last places to thaw.

I'm itching to get out and fish again, since the season starts tomorrow. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations on good places to take kids, for when I want them to come along. Mostly just looking for somewhere that will keep them busy with bobber and a worm (sunfish, rock bass, suckers, whatever). Also, is there a better place for rainbows along the Genesee that anybody knows of? Thank you in advance!