CCOOLLDD STRIPERS - Fishin Fool Style

[lmontagnaj]

Boat - Fishin Fool
Crew: Lucian (Fishin Fool), Louis (Hooked Up), Bob, Dave

We left the dock a little late today 10 am in hopes of the sun warming things up a little. As we ran to Cape Henry the spray was freezing to the sides and rails of the boat as well as to the rods and fishing line. It was COOLLDDD TODAY!

Upon arrival Louis took the helm so I could get a well deserved chance to run the pit and hopefully crank on a few fish for a change. I let the 1st rod out and as it was goind down a nice little striper hit the bait. Fish On, since I already had the rod in hand I cranked it to the boat and #1 40" est. was in the box.

We put the rest of the spread out and a little while later Fish #2 comes along side and is placed in the box. Then fish #3, repeat in the box. Things are looking up.

We hit the mid day doldrems, slow & cold. We had a pig hit the starboard rod, but the drag was too tight and it broke the power pro. I take the blame on that one, I should have checked the drag after Dave boated his last fish. I re-rigged, line back in and another fish on, same rod and Bob cranked the fish to the boat, I grabbed the leader and it BROKE at the knot, I don't know why, I had little pressure on the line and it was 80 lb leader. I tied another bait on and a little while later we boated fish #4.

I get another fish on, get it to the boat, Bob leaders and Someone other than me MISSED it with the net, she swam away. Hmmm, I'm getting tired of missed opportunities. I think I need a little more pit time, I must be getting SOFT.

Line back in and fish #5, fish #6 and then at the end two on at once and fish #7 & #8 come to the boat, we managed a limit.

It wasn't a perfect day, we missed way too many fish, we still managed our limit and I GOT TO CRANK for a CHANGE!!!

A Special Thanks to Louis for taking the helm today and allowing me the opportunity to run a spread, crank some fish and have some FUN!

Also, CREW it wasn't a perfect day, sliding on ice, losing a few fish, but we still had a GREAT TIME, SCRATCHED out a LIMIT and I had a Ball in the pit.

Final Talley: 8 fish Limit - No PIGS, but decent fish.

All fish were caught in 40' - 50' of water off the Cape, 1 -1 1/2 miles off the beach.

Here are a couple of pics. Sorry, my good camera was loaned out and unavailable.

Dave with a little Striper

Dave again

Catch of the day

[lyle]

Nice job lucian.. Chilly job, but nice !

[justfishin]

Very nice , you earned it out in that cold !

[lmontagnaj]

Nice job lucian.. Chilly job, but nice !

Thanks, It was COLD... Now I remember why I prefer to ride out to the deep and chase Tuna in WARMER WATER... NO ICE out there...

Worst part, no running water at the dock to clean the boat, I had to bucked some salt water on the deck and brush her down.

Also, had to clean the fish without water to clean up with, my hands are still thawing out. I hate COLD WEATHER!!!

[lyle]

Ahhhhh the old, sorry too cold for the water trick huh ? Gonna get yer crew to scrub it and wax it when its warm because they feel bad ? Nice !

Nah, I understand, the water is off on our dock also..

I thought about it this morning, but candied out real quick : )

[barnold]

Way to brave the frigid temps today Lucian. And way to put your crew on the meat.

[b8 boy]

I had a good excuse today.....I had to work. I can't blame those smart pelagic fish for going south when it gets cold. I dont know how I made it in Fairbanks AK during the winter at 50 below, must be age creeping up on us. Nice catch, you guys deserve it for sure braving the cold today!!! Martin

[lmontagnaj]

Ahhhhh the old, sorry too cold for the water trick huh ? Gonna get yer crew to scrub it and wax it when its warm because they feel bad ? Nice !

Nah, I understand, the water is off on our dock also..

I thought about it this morning, but candied out real quick : )

Yeah, I've had offers before but when it's time to wax, they all DISSAPPEAR..

I'll just head down tomorrow and give her a good scrub when it warms a little.

[lmontagnaj]

Way to brave the fridged temps today Lucian. And way to put your crew on the meat.

Brett:
I was in the pit today, I let Louis drive all day.. It felt GOOD, but FRIGID!!!

Time to make a run to the deep, if we can get a warm calm day. My freezer misses all the sea bass, etc. So Do I!!!

[Jet Ski Brian]

Nice job in the cold. Thanks for the report.