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Fishing
![Missed Target, but Big Rainbows](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647f5b78d25ff435a0a0d85f/1717457342297-TTW476FT4K0RASWMMFKB/Episode+14.jpg)
Missed Target, but Big Rainbows
Tiger trout were stocked at this pond, so I took my shot at catching some. I fished for several hours and finally managed to catch a little 6-inch tiger trout. Unfortunately, my mic and camera both failed catastrophically, and I didn't capture the moment. I did manage to catch several excellent-sized rainbow trout, though.
![Cold Wind Leads to Slow Success](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647f5b78d25ff435a0a0d85f/1713741421312-ZL6JCI1JJWEE9M31J8EA/Episode+12.jpg)
Cold Wind Leads to Slow Success
Mariposa Pond has been incredibly successful, and today proved no different, though it was a slower day than usual. The cold wind blowing right in my face made things even more difficult. Overall, it was a successful day with 4 average-sized trout. I had a blast despite it taking a few hours to reach that number.
![Some Bigger Fish with Lots of Competition](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647f5b78d25ff435a0a0d85f/1713674192319-5IL65LHGJ2MUP8C4EDV7/Episode+11.jpg)
Some Bigger Fish with Lots of Competition
I'm back at Kleiner Pond to see if any palomino trout remains. I don't catch any, but I do see someone else catch one. The news of the Palominos has spread, and the pond gets really busy, but I manage to hook into some lovely rainbow trout. The key was arriving early to ensure I could get one of the good spots. By the end, this didn't matter much, though, as people ended up fishing from either side of me from only a few feet away.
![Finally, a Good Day at the Local, Part 2](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647f5b78d25ff435a0a0d85f/1712675063322-XINDAQED5B7NDM2B3SLL/Episode+10+P2.jpg)
Finally, a Good Day at the Local, Part 2
As the temperature was just above freezing and the sun was beginning to rise, I arrived to fish the pond closest to my home. I had not succeeded at this pond in months and hoped to turn things around on this trip. It started hot but quickly turned sour. I persisted, and that made all the difference.
![Finally, a Good Day at the Local, Part 1](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/647f5b78d25ff435a0a0d85f/1712675040102-Y6I4ZJ7X92MXFEZSJGAR/Episode+10+P1.jpg)
Finally, a Good Day at the Local, Part 1
As the temperature was just above freezing and the sun was beginning to rise, I arrived to fish the pond closest to my home. I had not succeeded at this pond in months and hoped to turn things around on this trip. It started hot but quickly turned sour. I persisted, and that made all the difference.