Welp, another season of learning lots of stuff. Thanks to all those that passed some wisdom through thoughts or action. I watch what others do in the surf, see whats working, whats not and some funny " I cant believe he just did that"!
One thing I learned the hard way this year, is I need to be vigilant with my leaders. I get lazy, dont wanna retie, it'll catch one more fish, frame of mind. I screwed myself
The lures I dont mind losing, the fishes that yanked 2 50yd runs w/ my drag cranked down, I mind.
Dont pass judgement. I met a young kid, 16ish, hops down on some rocks to one side of me a ways, chucks a couple casts, hits a hi 20's and goes home. He got the largest I saw that day Found out later from a guy I fish with it, the kids got a couple 50's on him. I saw what/where he threw, he knew the fish was there.
Mouth shut, eyes open.
I also learned, even if your hitting fish, sometimes its good to move a little here or over there and see whats around. If fish are there, could be some larger ones holding ground nearby in some different type of structure. It can pay to search, even after you've found them. Its good to be able to see whats under water, too.
Ill post more thoughts as I remember them. Its tuf when they're not swimming in front of u anymore.
Other than new gear and stuff, what insights, epiphanies or cool little tricks did you learn in the striper surf this year?
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