Have you been out yet? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

nrrw · 03-26-2009, 11:28 AM

I know it's still early but I just could not wait any more. I went fly fishing yesterday afternoon, the water is still below 40 F with the tide coming in but it was still fun to fially get out. As I was making a cast a river otter popped up about 50 ft away from me, scared me at first but it was pretty cool to see. I figure I can use that as an excuse for not catching anything. I am thinking the herring might have started coming up the river for it to be where it was.

Raven · 03-26-2009, 12:47 PM

WELCOME to S-B

CaptMike · 03-26-2009, 01:43 PM

I hear river otters are good luck for the rest of the season

Scout · 03-26-2009, 06:05 PM

I've heard that too. Plus, they taste like chicken!

CaptMike · 03-27-2009, 07:42 AM

haha I can't wait to try for my first of the year. The boat goes in April 20th so that's probably when I'll start

nrrw · 03-27-2009, 08:14 AM

Must have been good luck to see it because last night I was out in my kayak trolling a deep swimming orange Rapala and picked up a nice 21" hold over.

CaptMike · 03-30-2009, 07:48 AM

That's awesome. I never seem to have any luck with holdovers although I don't fish for them that much.