Ever notice that smell?
 

That smell when a striper has been landed? I almost forgot that smell until today.

It had been pretty uneventful. Went to the "jetty" took a look around, made about 2 dozen casts from the marina to the jetty. Lit up a cigar and hit the beach shortly after only to be chased away by a lifeguard. I was informed that I couldn't fish on the beach. I told her I was out of the swimming area and she said I was in the "boating area". The place where sailboats get launched. Finally I got the guts to walk down to the reef. Got down there, and there were bass and shad breaking all over. A few fly guys around and a couple spinning guys. Saw some guys land some 20"+ bass. I got one around 16 on a Krocodile spoon. I really just caught the end of it. Then I recieved two more holes in my waders and I decided to call it day.

It was nice to get one on the line. Boat reports say they are catching 4-6lb blues on umbrella rigs not too far out. The action is heating up.

I love the smell of striped bass in the morning. It smells like victory!

:)

Speaking of smells, I've become a fan of cigars. Cigars and fishing just seem to go together so well. If anyone wants to try some cigars that I like, go to Cigar.com and check out the Don Seville Sampler pack of 7X50s (7 inches by 50 gauge, 50 gauge is like the same diameter as a nickel). These beauties are handrolled Honduran cigars. I got these a few days ago and I love them. It's only like 8 bucks for 4 cigars which isn't bad for cigar prices considering people are paying 4 bucks for 20 dinky cigarettes. Their flavor isn't too harsh and it's a great cigar to just puff on. I'm not really a big fan of smoking but these cigars just fill your mouth with a great flavor and since you don't inhale them, they are a bit healthier. In fact, I just ordered another sampler, along with some Blue labels and a box of Phillie Titans.

This isn't spam. I don't get any money. I just like these cigars and since a lot of fishermen like to puff one while they are out there, I figure SOMEONE out there would enjoy something new.

Mentioning Phillies Titans in the same thread as handrolled Hondurans is like mentioning Chateau Laffite and Thunderbird.