Slow start, strong finish…
ByI guess the end result is all that really matters when the sun sets on Niantic Bay. I had the guys from Bookfishingtrips.com out again today. To say we got off to a slow start was an understatement. I haven’t been skunked (No, I don’t count bluefish) in over 7 years. By 8:30 we STILL hadn’t put a fish in the boat and I was getting a bit worried. The guys had a few chances but never got any of them to the boat. Around 8, we ran back inside for a fresh round of porgy. Luckily, they were cooperating and we were back out in short order. A new reef, a different tide and some lively baits, thing HAD to improve… Boy, did they!
In the next 2 hours, the guys put a dozen fish in the boat. There were a couple that went 44 and 43″ and the rest were all the cookie cutter 40 to 41″ range with a couple just under that. The bluefish were present but managable all morning, I only lost 8 hooks today… Did I mention how much I hate bluefish????
Here is some video of the guys:
Here are a few pictures from the mornings action:
2 Comments
July 31st, 2010 at 6:12 pm
Thanks again for a memorable trip Capt. Blaine! Sorry that we made you nervous about the possible skunk. (That was our fault all the way.) Lots still left to learn for me. Thanks for your patience in teaching me the how-to’s. Striped Bass ALWAYS make it interesting and really know how to humble me. (Breaks my heart every time but keeps me coming back!) As always, it was truly a privilege to see first-hand why you are one of the (if not THE) best at targeting the big cow bass… Can’t wait to do it all over again! Next week, we look forward to more unreal, jaw-dropping, memorable reports!
August 1st, 2010 at 11:07 am
No problem Peter! It’s not as easy as everyone makes it out to be. As you saw first hand, there are many little things that have to happen to get that bass to the boat. Every time you come out, you will learn more and more. Next trip out, you will be high hook…. I’ll see to it!