Foam Grasshopper Worked Again!

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Had a fun time yesterday fishing Bethany using the 5wt Fly Rod and a Foam Grasshopper. Took a little to find where they were but once found able to catch a mix of Bluegill, Shellcracker and Bass. 

Did lose the Grasshopper but did get a fish with a Pink Near Deere and another on a Rainbow Warrior.

In the mix were several Bruiser Bluegill and Shellcracker as well as a couple of Bass that threw the fly. No worries… always a good time when fishing!

 

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