Fishing at Nanshan Pond: Perfect Weather, Great Bites All Day

Let me tell you—there’s nothing worse than missing out on a good fishing day because of work. Ugh, that’s exactly what happened to me this morning! My fishing buddy texted me first thing, saying the sun was shining, the water looked calm, and he was heading to Nanshan Pond. But here I was, stuck in the workshop, staring at my computer screen while he probably reeled in one fish after another. Talk about FOMO (fear of missing out)!

Finally Ditching Work for the Pond

Luckily, my team crushed our morning tasks—we wrapped everything up way earlier than expected. As soon as the clock hit lunchtime, I bolted to the cafeteria, scarfed down my meal like a starving fish, and jumped in my car. First stop? Nanshan Pond, obviously. I called my buddy on the way, and his voice was practically giddy: “Dude, I’ve already caught 7 or 8 crucian carp—they’re huge! You’re gonna kick yourself for missing the morning bite!”

Oh, that stung. But hey, better late than never, right? I hit the gas a little harder (don’t worry, I was still safe) and made it to the pond in 20 minutes flat. When I pulled up, my buddy was standing by the water, grinning from ear to ear, with a bucket full of fish next to him. “Told you!” he said. “I saved you a spot—already tossed some wine rice chum there this morning. Use my red worm bait; it’s been killing it.”

My Setup for the Day

Before I even got my rod in the water, let me list out what I was working with—maybe it’ll help you if you’re heading to Nanshan Pond soon:

• Rod: 4.8-meter (about 15.7 feet) spinning rod—perfect for longer casts and fighting small to medium fish
• Line: 0.8 main line with 0.4 fluorocarbon leader—thin enough for sensitive bites, strong enough for crucian carp
• Hook: Size 3 single hook—small enough for tiny mouths, sharp enough to set quickly
• Float: Xiaofengxian 1.9-gram float—balanced just right for the pond’s current (or lack thereof)
• Bait: Red worms—my buddy’s secret weapon, and let’s just say it didn’t disappoint

My goal? Catch as many crucian carp as possible—small ones, big ones, I didn’t care. I just wanted to reel in something after staring at spreadsheets all morning.

The First Bite: Instant Success!

I got to my spot around 1 PM. The sun was beating down, but the breeze off the water kept it from being too hot. I tied on the red worm, cast my line, and settled in. Now, I’ll admit—I was daydreaming a little. I kept thinking, “What if I catch a monster? What if I outfish my buddy?” Then, boom—my float dipped. Just a tiny top float (that’s when the float pops up a little before going down), but I was ready. I lifted the rod, and bam—weight on the line! I reeled it in, and there it was: a cute little crucian carp, flopping around on the end of my line. “Yes!” I yelled. My buddy looked over and laughed. “Took you long enough!”

Nonstop Action (Well, Almost)

After that first bite, the fish just kept coming—slow and steady, but consistent. I’d cast, wait 10 or 15 minutes, get a bite, reel in a fish, and repeat. Compared to some days where I sit for hours without a single nibble, this was heaven. My buddy was still catching more (he had a 2-hour head start, after all), but I didn’t mind. Every time I reeled in a fish, I felt like I was winning. Let me tell you—there’s nothing like the feeling of a fish pulling on your line when you’ve been stuck at work all morning. It’s like all the stress just melts away.

When the Sun Goes Down: The Bite Stops

By 6 PM, the sky was turning pink and orange. My buddy packed up his gear and said, “You wanna stay? I gotta head home, but the bite might slow down once it’s dark.” I hesitated for a second—my hands were still shaking from the last catch, and I wasn’t ready to stop. “Yeah, I’ll stay a little longer,” I said. “Go ahead, I’ll catch up.”

Bad move. As soon as the sun set, the temperature dropped like a rock. The wind picked up, and the water got a little choppy. I cast my line over and over, but nothing. Nada. Zilch. Finally, at 7 PM, I got one tiny bite—another crucian carp, but it was smaller than the ones I caught earlier. That was it. I sighed, packed up my rod, and headed home.

Total Catch: Enough for Dinner (and Then Some)

When I got home, I dumped my bucket on the counter. Let’s count ’em: 1, 2, 3… 8 crucian carp! Not bad for a half-day trip, right? My wife was excited—she loves cooking fried fish. “Tomorrow’s dinner is sorted!” she said. I couldn’t agree more. Even though I missed the morning bite, I still had a great day. The sun was shining, the fish were biting, and I got to spend time outside—what more could a guy ask for?

Pro Tips for Nanshan Pond

If you’re planning a trip to Nanshan Pond, here are a few things I learned today that might help:

• Get there early! The morning bite is way better (my buddy caught 7 fish before 1 PM— I only caught 8 in 6 hours)
• Use wine rice chum to attract fish—my buddy swears by it, and it worked for me too
• Red worms are the way to go for crucian carp—don’t waste your time with other baits (trust me, I’ve tried)
• Pack a jacket for the evening—the temperature drops fast once the sun goes down
• Bring a friend! Fishing is way more fun when you’ve got someone to laugh with (and brag to about your catches)

Overall, today was a great day. Even though I started late, I still caught enough fish for dinner, and I got to forget about work for a few hours. If you’re a fishing fan, you know that’s what it’s all about—getting outside, enjoying the weather, and catching a few fish along the way. So grab your rod, head to Nanshan Pond, and let me know how you do! I’ll be back there soon—next time, I’m not missing the morning bite.