The sky was beginning to lighten as I got to the marina, in search of piscine adventure. "G'morning, gentlemen," and then we were motoring out into the lake as the sun began to rise.
Beautiful, and a moment of anticipation, would we catch any fish? It's not a given and there, right from the get go, lies a moral; just because you're on a boat doesn't mean you'll catch anything.
That in mind, we'd rigged up for topwater because intel said young, ferocious striper were blitzing surface shad. And sure enough, there against the bluffs was line of spray, a frenzy of fish exploding out of the water.
Power over and look at that water boil! But not for long, there's no time to waste. Line out, zig-zag retrieve then bam, down goes your lure and it's game on, a fighting striper on a light rod bent double. Big fun and fast action, which went on as we tracked the fish across the lake. I lost count.
What great fishing! OK, the stripers weren't fully grown, only around 16-18" but still, full of aggression and predatory fury; they went back to fight again another day. It'll be a different story in the Spring when they've reached leviathan status.
Mission accomplished, we headed back to the marina, well satisfied with a morning out on the water. And here's the thing. Just because you're on a boat may not mean you'll catch any fish, but it can help. Thanks, J, for the trip.
Tight lines,
LSP
I cut out the middle man.
ReplyDeleteI do not disappoint myself.
I just go for the boat ride.
I know that there was rumor floating that the compound would soon get its own powerboat. When that happens, every day will striper day.
ReplyDeleteDifferent perspective on most everything when you pull away from the dock.
ReplyDeletePerhaps the fish were practicing "social distancing" and that made it harder to find them.
ReplyDeleteLOL, enjoy the time on the water, but when 'I' go fishing, I'm bringing the catch back. That's supper! I don't go for 'fun'...
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting, Ed. Exactly what one of our crew did, and he had great fun. Mind you, I do like it when you connect with the fish. Topwater, Striper, light rods, a recipe for total enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteLL, it will be a GREAT and AWESOME day. In the meanwhile, next time you come over let's get a guide and go out in search of the ferocious fish. Should limit out in around an hour, then it's just fun.
ReplyDeleteAin't that the truth, WSF. And what a good morning, I could do with more of that.
ReplyDeleteAh, NFO, I know you're a serious angler but here's the thing. Unless the striper's big enough you have to put it back. Otherwise the game warden will blast over and confiscate all your rods, your boat, your money and life itself. OK, maybe you'll escape with your life... But seriously, catch and release made sense yesterday, these fish will be BIG next spring :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of that, Infidel, but it does make sense. They were protecting us.
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