Slipped down to the dam this morning before work. Caught 25 in an hour and a half. Thing I noticed is they hit like a mule, nearly yank the rod out of your hand, then they surge hard again when they see you're fixing to yank them out of water.
Morning was not a total victory. I got tripped up on a rock and went down hard. Got bruise on one knee and on thigh on opposite leg. Came down on a rod and did about $40 worth of damage.


I think I shoulda worn hikers instead of tennis shoes. Here's my ouchy: