Short TR: Pottapaug Pond, MA

Much as in GC's fine report, I was in need of some refreshening. Stan
came by my office on Tuesday and said he was also ready for a day off
for some fishing, so we made plans to head off to Pottapaug Pond on
Thursday.

We couldn't have picked a better day. Thursday brought with it bright
sunny skies with a few puffs of clouds as accents. Stan and I met as he
pulled his van into the new secret spot in Belchertown (
http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/fishvan.jpg ). We then caravanned to the
pond: http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/pottapaug.jpg , which is part of
The Quabbin reservoir system. After we motored out for a while, we
started fishing in earnest and, after a few relocations, found some
great spots to fish. We picked up a lot of nice chunky bluegill in a few
coves like this one: http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/bluegill_cove.jpg
and even caught a big crappie and a fair sized LM bass. Most of the fish
caught yesterday were hooked on various gurgler patterns, although I did
cheat and use a soft plastic grub for a few fish.

The best part of the day was just being outside. The temperature was in
the high 70's, low humidity, and, as you can see from the photos, clear
as a bell. We saw several beaver, great blue heron, and egret. It was
the type of day where it was difficult to think of anything other than
fun on the water. We'll be going out there again at least once or twice
more this season, one of the times (I hope) during fall foliage peak
colors.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

From: "Tim J."

Stan and I met as he
pulled his van into the new secret spot in Belchertown (
http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/fishvan.jpg ).

If you're gonna keep this spot secret, pak inside the lines....way too obvious,
and spies are everywhere. G

Nice report, very nice pictures. It is amazing how many really nice spots there
are right here in the center of the People's Republic.

Fished a bit myself yesterday, (not in the secret spot), catching was good,
fishing was better, and, as you said, weather was perfect. Life is good.


George Adams

"All good fishermen stay young until they die, for fishing is the only dream of
youth that doth not grow stale with age."
---- J.W Muller

From: "Tim J."

Stan and I met as he
pulled his van into the new secret spot in Belchertown (
http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/fishvan.jpg ).

If you're gonna keep this spot secret, pak inside the lines....way too obvious,
and spies are everywhere. G

Nice report, very nice pictures. It is amazing how many really nice spots there
are right here in the center of the People's Republic.

Fished a bit myself yesterday, (not in the secret spot), catching was good,
fishing was better, and, as you said, weather was perfect. Life is good.


George Adams

"All good fishermen stay young until they die, for fishing is the only dream of
youth that doth not grow stale with age."
---- J.W Muller

"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Much as in GC's fine report, I was in need of some refreshening. Stan
came by my office on Tuesday and said he was also ready for a day off
for some fishing, so we made plans to head off to Pottapaug Pond on
Thursday.

TL,
Tim

Hi Tim,
Dang . . . you folks out there call that a pond . . . ehh?
Look's like a lake to me and you're just trying to trick me. (g) Glad you
guys had a good day out.
BestWishes,
DaveMohnsen
Denver
(liked the pics. thanx)

"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Much as in GC's fine report, I was in need of some refreshening. Stan
came by my office on Tuesday and said he was also ready for a day off
for some fishing, so we made plans to head off to Pottapaug Pond on
Thursday.

TL,
Tim

Hi Tim,
Dang . . . you folks out there call that a pond . . . ehh?
Look's like a lake to me and you're just trying to trick me. (g) Glad you
guys had a good day out.
BestWishes,
DaveMohnsen
Denver
(liked the pics. thanx)

DaveMohnsen wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Much as in GC's fine report, I was in need of some refreshening. Stan
came by my office on Tuesday and said he was also ready for a day off
for some fishing, so we made plans to head off to Pottapaug Pond on
Thursday.

Hi Tim,
Dang . . . you folks out there call that a pond . . . ehh?
Look's like a lake to me and you're just trying to trick me. (g)

Well, it USED to be a pond before the Quabbin Reservoir was filled. Now
it's part of the Quabbin, though slightly separated. Here's a map that
puts things into perspective, if you consider the Quabbin itself is 20+
miles long: http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/pottapaug.gif I've circled
the Pottapaug area. As you can see, it's bigger than most lakes.

Another thing I forgot to mention in my mini-TR: Because of the mild
summer, the plants in the water were very sparse this year, making for
much better fishing conditions. Typically, areas like the photo of the
bluegill cove are completely thick with water plants.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

DaveMohnsen wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message
...
Much as in GC's fine report, I was in need of some refreshening. Stan
came by my office on Tuesday and said he was also ready for a day off
for some fishing, so we made plans to head off to Pottapaug Pond on
Thursday.

Hi Tim,
Dang . . . you folks out there call that a pond . . . ehh?
Look's like a lake to me and you're just trying to trick me. (g)

Well, it USED to be a pond before the Quabbin Reservoir was filled. Now
it's part of the Quabbin, though slightly separated. Here's a map that
puts things into perspective, if you consider the Quabbin itself is 20+
miles long: http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/pottapaug.gif I've circled
the Pottapaug area. As you can see, it's bigger than most lakes.

Another thing I forgot to mention in my mini-TR: Because of the mild
summer, the plants in the water were very sparse this year, making for
much better fishing conditions. Typically, areas like the photo of the
bluegill cove are completely thick with water plants.
--
TL,
Tim
------------------------
http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Timwrote:snipSubject: Short TR: Pottapaug Pond, MA
From: "Tim J." lid
Date: 9/3/2004 9:15 AM Central Standard Time
Message-id:

Much as in GC's fine report, I was in need of some refreshening. Stan
came by my office on Tuesday and said he was also ready for a day off
for some fishing, so we made plans to head off to Pottapaug Pond on
Thursday.

Looks like a beautiful bluegill pond.

Thanks.

I can't seem to buy a fish this summer.

Big Dale

Timwrote:snipSubject: Short TR: Pottapaug Pond, MA
From: "Tim J." lid
Date: 9/3/2004 9:15 AM Central Standard Time
Message-id:

Much as in GC's fine report, I was in need of some refreshening. Stan
came by my office on Tuesday and said he was also ready for a day off
for some fishing, so we made plans to head off to Pottapaug Pond on
Thursday.

Looks like a beautiful bluegill pond.

Thanks.

I can't seem to buy a fish this summer.

Big Dale

"Tim J." wrote in
:

http://css.sbcma.com/timj/pics/fishvan.jpg

Your photoshop skills are wasted on this group!!!!!