June 12 was the first Girl Scout angling day at Swift Ponds, and our first venture without the usual live bait went well, though a bit slow.
We did learn that fishing with small (1/32 and 1/64 oz.) jig heads - tied directly on the line and below a bobber - cut down drastically on fish mortality. We used a variety of artificial baits, including Gulp minnows, maggots and trout worms. Minnows seemed to work best for girls who actively cast and retrieved their baits versus simply watching for a bite, with white maggots seeming to attract bluegill as well.
We had a great turnout of club members, allowing us to spend quality time with the girls, and your help will be needed again Tuesday, June 19, at Colorado Youth Outdoors' Swift Ponds. Fishing begins at 9:30 and runs through 12:30.
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| Fishing Club volunteers and Girl Scout anglers. Photo by Don Knudsen |
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