Small ponds like the ones on Gary Yamamoto's Texas ranch offer relaxed angling opportunities, with occasional big-fish surprises. (David A. Brown photo)
By David A. Brown, OutdoorChannel.com
Gary Yamamoto grins and giggles as the bass airs it out on a tight line. It’s clear Yamamoto is pleasantly engaged with the moment. I'm guessing this fish goes about 12 … inches.
We're fishing a small pond on Yamamoto's ranch in Palestine, Texas, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a place for the legendary lure maker to dial in the "me" time.
Yamamoto has fished all over the U.S. and Japan, but ask him where he most enjoys bending rods and he'll point to the small ponds scattered throughout his property. Here, he can always count on peaceful, unmolested angling action – doesn't matter how big or how many. He doesn't have to worry about hole-jumpers or jet...