Rock Fish

[john b bryant]

Been out twice haven't caught a thing. How are the other fisherman doing? Been picking up aot of bait balls on my depth finder and marking alot of fish but none on my hooks. Send me some advice, Please.

[OldNo7]

Anyone catching the over 35 " crew? Are the blues gone because I'm not wanting to replace all my shads (Artificial ) i mean:helpsmilie:

[john b bryant]

Great question. Is anyone really catching any rock fish or is it just hit and miss? Are they still close to shore are they starting to make their run?

[cmacdol]

There are alot of small Rock scattered around the Bay, creeks, and rivers.
typically use small bait.

When they feed , plays big a part. alot of nighttime action.
Lights around bridges is first choice to hold Bait.
and they don't call them Rocks for no reason,

Bird action is is another way to find them,

Don't give up!
Hope this helps.

Les

[Sticks of Fish]

I caught a 20" rock this evening (about 6:15 pm) on a "Smack-it" popper surface lure. Was fishing off a rock wall between Hackets and TPL.

[Papagayo]

Last Friday was great, caugh all the 22 to 26" fish you wanted. Acres of birds. Fun time. Kept two for dinner. Have a great day and good luck to all!

[drJ'snewboat]

Hey, just out there Thurs and Dahlgren was blowin stuff up and could only fish after 5:00. Only caught two in the low 20's with a tandem rig. ????????Question:
1. While on the boat what is the best way to store an umbrella rig?
2. With an umbrella rig i have been using a 6 oz. trolling sinker. Is that necessary or too big?
3. It seems tandem rigs catch fish. Can anyone explain how to use the umbrella the right way.
thanks,

John

[john b bryant]

Thanks for all of the info. anyone else with some help please send a post. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

[cmacdol]

The Umbrtella can be used with a sinker in front of it.
it can also, be a Three-way in front with a Mojo on the bottom,
or just run in by itself,

water depth, fish depth, close to the Boat Deep, away from the boat shallow. whatever works with your spread.

Les