Bug versus Worm

[Quillback]

Fished Bella Vista lake Windsor with Richard Cross yesterday.  He fished primarily crickets and I fished red worms.  I think Richard got a few more than I did, but overall it was hard to say that one bait was superior to the other, except that crickets are a lot less messier.  We did get a couple of good sized redear and they all came on worms.

We complained that it seemed slow, and it was a bit slow, but by the end of the day we had 49 decent sized bream to fillet.  We also caught a half dozen small catfish and several bass.  Average size of the bream was good and we had several pounds of fillets when we were done cleaning them.

They don't appear to be bedding yet, but I think the time is close.

[Mitch f]

32 minutes ago, Quillback said:

Fished Bella Vista lake Windsor with Richard Cross yesterday.  He fished primarily crickets and I fished red worms.  I think Richard got a few more than I did, but overall it was hard to say that one bait was superior to the other, except that crickets are a lot less messier.  We did get a couple of good sized redear and they all came on worms.

We complained that it seemed slow, and it was a bit slow, but by the end of the day we had 49 decent sized bream to fillet.  We also caught a half dozen small catfish and several bass.  Average size of the bream was good and we had several pounds of fillets when we were done cleaning them.

They don't appear to be bedding yet, but I think the time is close.

Sounds like a good day to me! 

[Johnsfolly]

@Quillback regardless of which bait did better you guys must have had a great time!

Are you guys expected to get the cicadas? Last big brood emergence we had a great time fishing with them. Gathered them in a styrofoam bucket. Would put one on. Cast and hook up almost immediately. Reel the fish in. Release it into the cooler or back in the lake. By that time another cicada would be at the top of the bucket volunteering😁

instead of freaking out about the bugs we caught a lot of fish.

[Ham]

Awesome Guys! Two Good Dudes to fish with for sure. I'm Glad y'all had a Good trip.

[Quillback]

3 hours ago, Johnsfolly said:

@Quillback regardless of which bait did better you guys must have had a great time!

Are you guys expected to get the cicadas? Last big brood emergence we had a great time fishing with them. Gathered them in a styrofoam bucket. Would put one on. Cast and hook up almost immediately. Reel the fish in. Release it into the cooler or back in the lake. By that time another cicada would be at the top of the bucket volunteering😁

instead of freaking out about the bugs we caught a lot of fish.

Unfortunately we aren't in the zone of this years big hatch.  Sure would be fun to be out on a lake or river when it happens.