Stocking, Dragons and Full Moons
It’s stocking week at the pond. Which means I’ll have the following interaction about 15 times a day this week: “Did they stock yet?!” “No.” “Damn! Do you know when they’re gonna stock?” “No.”...
Author: Miguel Lizarraga
Of Lost Swimbaits and Near Decapitations
I know a guy who fishes the pond who is one of those “I Only Throw Swimbaits” guys. He eats, sleeps and $hits swimbaits. A few days ago, he had made his way down...
Spots, Tourneys and Ponds
Once upon a time, I was asked what my favorite bass was to target. I blurted out “Spotted Bass!!” before the person asking could finish the question, and then went off on a campaign-like style...
Hood (Baby) Hawgs
The clock hadn’t hit 11 am and Edna from Accounts Receivable had gotten on my last nerve. Usually this happens around 3 pm, but this was a new record for her. All morning, she...
Urban Bassin’ – First Pond Trip of 2025
Ah, Probation Pond. A hard core angler’s humble yet all-inclusive abode, complete with blue tinted water, towering palm trees, and shopping cart reefs. Hungry? The catering is provided by the taco stand, and dessert...
SHARING is Caring at Barrett Lake
I was the first boat in Hauser, the glorious sunrise gracing Barrett Lake as it tends to do this time of morning. The peacefulness of the morning quickly subsided the moment I made my...