Black redhorse romp

<p>On the way home from the roundup I decided to take a whole day to play around. Normally we rush back but this time I had nearly 7 hours to spend in MN.&nbsp;<br /> I decided to try for Black redhorse again. &nbsp;Many years ago I managed to catch one and decided to see if my luck could be repeated.&nbsp;<br /> As soon as I arrived I realized the fish were in full spawn. &nbsp;The goldens held in the deeper water set up on redds and the shallow riffles held black redhorse. Large numbers of black redhorse. The males had a notible dark stripe and a velvety coloration. It was very easy to spot the black redhorse next to the goldens. It was an amazing sight.&nbsp;<br /> I started fishing for some blacks that were holding in slightly deeper water (2ft) They did not seem interested. &nbsp;I decided then to try a trick I learned from a freind. I set up a small orange bead above my hook. We used this rig in the carolinas to catch Notchlips who were being a tad stubborn.&nbsp;<br /> As soon as I cast out with the new rig I had immedate interest. &nbsp;Moments later I had my second Black redhorse of my life in hand. A few photos and I sent her on her way.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.roughfish.com/sites/default/files/1_14.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 551px;" /><br /> <br /> Shortly after a friend arrived. I set up in the shade and managed to find another pod of resting blacks. Soon I had my third black in hand.<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.roughfish.com/sites/default/files/5_9.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 413px;" /><br /> <br /> I decided to move down and let my friend have a crack at this pod.&nbsp;<br /> While down river I spotted a few fish milling about on a gravel edge. As soon as I drifted the bead rig down I saw the two fish rush forward to grab the worm. Number four!<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.roughfish.com/sites/default/files/3_11.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 704px;" /><br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.roughfish.com/sites/default/files/4_9.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 718px;" /><br /> <br /> At this point I see my friend walking a fish back to the bank. His first Black redhorse! Such a joy to be there for moments like that.&nbsp;<br /> I managed one more Black redhorse shortly after. Making a total of five in my life and four in one day. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.roughfish.com/sites/default/files/6_7.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 720px;" /><img alt="" src="http://www.roughfish.com/sites/default/files/7_7.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 768px;" /><br /> <img alt="" src="http://www.roughfish.com/sites/default/files/8_6.jpg" style="width: 1024px; height: 711px;" /><br /> It was an amazing day that couldnt have gone any better.&nbsp;</p>