Memorial Weekend Bassin' local pond and Russian River

As the wind was still blowing at the beach and the hordes of Memorial weekenders were out in force, we resolved to stay within 10 miles of the houst this weekend.  On Saturday, Drew and I hit our top secret local LMB honey hole (not really that secret) just outside of Windsor.  As usual, we were the only boat on the lake all morning, not counting the solo float tuber who was there also.  We did the usual damage there, 15 LMB's to 2 1/2 and Drew also fooled a mess of bluegill and green sunfish. 

Sunday we talked Mom into hitting the river with us.  We launched on the south side of Healdsburg and paddled up stream for a few miles.  We found a few willing SMBs and an aggressive squawfish that ate a drop-shotted worm.  Until the summer dam goes up at Veterans, the holes are not quite as deep and slow as they really like.  But, we did manage a few and the weather was great.

A successful weekend close to home!

Great pics Nawm especially that it is something your son will remember and reflect on when he is older. i have two boys myself. i cherish the times i have to enjoy  with my dad and sons fishing im gettin all teary eyed.      Bulldog

Great stuff out there~!

I'm sure you know what I'm talking about when on one hand I envy the crew who went down to Big Sur and slammed the rockfish thinking I have no free time. But then there's days like yesterday when I wouldn't trade spending the day with my daughter for anything. I have a Zebco 11 on an old medium bass rod for her when she's ready.

BTW - nice work teaching the kid right and using a drop shot. "BAIT" is one of those four-letter words we don't say in our house.

Tight lines!

rob
jrsyboy

Love the way your little guy fits in the front. Reminds me of when I took my little guy in my pram. The darn things grow up tho...

Thanks for the thoughts guys.  Those comments keep in my mind how short I will have my little buddy with me, as they do seem to grow pretty quickly.  I feel fortunate that he enjoys fishing and the outdoors in general and that we get to share so many days like that together.  I figure I'll have plenty of time to solo fish once he discovers things like girls, cars, etc......for now I can't say no when he wants to go.

You guys are gonna make me cry!!  At least they are tears of joy.....

You guys are gonna make me cry!!  At least they are tears of joy.....

We need a "tears of joy" smiley - I'd use it alot.  Great report, Nawm.   

That is just awesome Nawm. Quality family time is just priceless. Now that I have
two kayaks, if weather permits, I will be taking my son from now on.

Jedmo

Good times. How could it get any better?

nice report nawm, i havent hit that pond since i got the yak but have put in a lot of time in the float tube, that looks like the middle one right. might have to hit it today since the coast was blown out , cameron

Great father & son outing and nice catches!  Thanks for the report and pictures.

nice report nawm, i havent hit that pond since i got the yak but have put in a lot of time in the float tube, that looks like the middle one right. might have to hit it today since the coast was blown out , cameron

Hey Cameron,

It was actually the furthest pond downstream.  I little bit longer of a hike from the parking, but the roleez make it pretty easy.  I have always had better luck on size and numbers down there than the middle one, but I have really only fished the middle pond twice.  Have you done well in the middle pond on nice size fish?  See you out there.....

Norm

Great pics must be fun Having your kid right there in front of you to watch them fish.