This morning I went to the Nashua River (Harvard, Massachusetts section) to target bass. The last time I fished this spot was during the early evening hours (sunset). I found where the baitfish were holding. I saw hundreds of 3″ baitfish, complements of my polarized sunglasses.
While fishing a 3/8 oz chartreuse / white spinner bait with tandem willow leaf blades and a Gary Yammammoto white grub as a trailer, a got a bump! I set the hook. Nothing. I slowed down my retrieve, bang! Fish on!! Large mouth bass? No. Small mouth bass? No. White perch? Yes!!!
This was my first white perch. This was also first fish on my new Wilderness Systems Ride 135 kayak.
A productive cut-out in the bank got filled in with sand carried by the current. This cut-out provided cover and a place for big bass to take a respite. While scouting for new structures, I found a deep hole near some un-welcoming sings. On my next trip, I will return to this spot when the sun is rising or setting. White perch and bass beware! 😉
