u/SweetInteresting6481

Been tossing lines into a highly pressured pond that’s maintained by the city. Pull up nothing but grass and lily pads some days. Then another half of the pond has no grass, no structure and no fish either. 2 ponds in total. One flows to the other. Fished every inch of both ponds and only watch other people catch fish. Beyond frustrating. Tried multiple rigs/setups. Even down to the basic bobber and worn with no luck. Fake crappie power bait got 1 hit. Texas rigged crawfish got one bluegill. Haaarummmpphhh.

This is for all of those who have gone home empty handed, no photos to share, only nature enjoyed.

The ones that got away.
The ones that spit out the hook.
The ones that broke the rod.
The ones that refuse to bite your $20 lure.
The ones laughing at you underwater.
The ones that pop the line around a sharp edge.
The ones you dive in after they jump out of your net.

Share your pain and sorrow here. Sarcasm and satire are welcome. We’ve all been there!

Hey everyone! I'm u/SweetInteresting6481, a founding moderator of r/NeverCatchFish.
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