Could be just me but........ - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

BigFish · 07-16-2009, 06:20 AM

Doesn't seem like much going on fishing wise this season?? I have seen where a few folks (like myself) are busy with big home projects which is keeping them from the water for a bit but overall it sure seems like not alot going on????

Signed......bored and I need to fish damn soon!

Slingah · 07-16-2009, 06:25 AM

Hi BF...I have not fished in over a month...that Flaptail set the damn tone!!!

I'll stop by next week....

Raven · 07-16-2009, 07:25 AM

DAMN that Flaptail

Raven · 07-16-2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFish

Doesn't seem like much going on

Dead fish tell no tails

or flap tail either

Offshore24 · 07-16-2009, 07:48 AM

Went out last night. Tried about every trick in the book. No birds, no bait. At o'dark30 we found a couple bait fish on the surface but couldn't drum up anything. Nice sunset in Casco Bay.

BassDawg · 07-16-2009, 08:26 AM

been in the FAMILY mode all summer,

or so it seems~~~i'm not complainin' as
it's been very NICE seeing my 19yo son, SOX games,
going to PA to see the nephews and nieces and take Kris
to his cousins/uncle, and then there's the job search BS!!!

anyways,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Kris goes back to FL on the 19th and
July's New will be in full swing by then

am "hopeful" to string together consecutive allnighters, THEN,
for the FIRST time at all during the '09 migration!!

it's getting harder and harder to be a fishpimpa
"these daze, it's just so hard to be a FISHpimp!!"
<with apologies to BIG scrazy EEEEE, and whoever's rap>

Rockfish9 · 07-16-2009, 08:27 AM

I think it is more related to the weather... for the most part, it's been miserable, and anyone who has done this for awile just is not inclined to take any more beatings... I know I'm not...I havent done as much as in the past myself.. but I have pulled more all-nighters than I have in 10 years, trying to take advantage of what good weather we HAVE had... we have nice tides next week, the southerly winds are SUPPOSED to return... down side of the moon.. next week looks like "the " WEEK TO GET GOING...

tight lines
Roc

ProfessorM · 07-16-2009, 08:41 AM

I agree with Joe. Weather in June sucked the life out of me. I fished just about 5 days a week in May and first week in June and then after that I just lost interest and weather didn't help. I go thru these fazes from year to year. When it isn't so much fun I cut back. Life gets in the way a lot of times, not always a bad thing either. I don't even miss not doing the comm. thing right now. This may be my last year of holding a license, although I have said that before. Just not into it this year, thus my procrastination of buying a tow vehicle. Maybe we will be rewarded with some good Albie fishing this fall. I am sure some people more determined than I are probably doing good.

MarshCappa · 07-16-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Slingah

Hi BF...I have not fished in over a month...that Flaptail set the damn tone!!!

I'll stop by next week....

Check you voicemail! I can cure this tomorrow!

Back Beach · 07-16-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I am sure some people more determined than I are probably doing good.

They are, and that's(determination) a key point. I took a 1.5 hour break the other night to get feeling back in my toes after standing in place for four hours. While I rested my partner put the hurt on em. I got back out there just in time for one lowly dogfish.

luds · 07-16-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockfish9

I think it is more related to the weather... for the most part, it's been miserable, and anyone who has done this for awile just is not inclined to take any more beatings... I know I'm not...I havent done as much as in the past myself.. but I have pulled more all-nighters than I have in 10 years, trying to take advantage of what good weather we HAVE had... we have nice tides next week, the southerly winds are SUPPOSED to return... down side of the moon.. next week looks like "the " WEEK TO GET GOING...

tight lines
Roc

Could not agree more. I've also let myself bedistracted by life but I'm going to change that for the next couple months.

The Dad Fisherman · 07-16-2009, 09:39 AM

New Job, Training, Family Stuff.....I haven't been out since Cutty in June....and that was only the 2nd time I got out this year.

Flaptail · 07-16-2009, 09:42 AM

Job pressures and coming within a whisker of losing my job due to state budget cuts just took the wind out of my sails this year. I have had the skiff out once and the fishing was horrible that day which led to not wanting to go out.

I have been concentraing on getting the important stuff done and spending time with my wife and daughters in between our frenetic lifestyles and work hours.

I have been going out fishing a few nights a week, no pressure, just me and like it because I can stay if I want or if I am a bit tired just decide to leave and who cares? I Love it, I am not killing myself, getting dog tired, not being able to function at work or run the risk of disharmony at home just because I ran myself ragged to catch a stupid fish anymore.

Tonight I plan to go east but who knows, I may not feel like it tonight after all but the best thing is I am not going to lose sleep over whatever decision I make. If I go I go, if not is it really that important?

No it's not, the urge will return, I suspect when the chill of the autumm air starts to take hold, the tourists and vacationing "anglers" are gone and we can use any ramp, park in any lot as we please.

Come on September.

Crafty Angler · 07-16-2009, 10:22 AM

Well, I guess it's not just you Larrry...hope that makes you feel better if nothing else

Reading the posts what I get is everyone who's chimed in so far is saying the same sorta thing - and maybe this year's unusual weather has thrown everyone off a bit, too

You also have to consider that most of the regulars at S-B didn't start fishing yesterday and it's hard to get all fired up for summer fish - and most are guys with families, homes and jobs that they can't show up for with 3 hours sleep and a 2 day stubble on a regular basis in this economy

I feel like I've slipped into a comfortable groove this year - finally. A little more laid back, more philosophical about it, less driven (or manic, as da wife calls it) -

I dunno, basically it's summer now and I'm taking care of business doing some majors on the ranch while the weather holds and enjoying summer type stuff with my bride when I can. I'm finding myself fishing when I want to and when I can afford to time-wise - and I'm not gonna push myself that hard for summer fish.

Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune...

luds · 07-16-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

Well, I guess it's not just you Larrry...hope that makes you feel better if nothing else

Reading the posts what I get is everyone who's chimed in so far is saying the same sorta thing - and maybe this year's unusual weather has thrown everyone off a bit, too

You also have to consider that most of the regulars at S-B didn't start fishing yesterday and it's hard to get all fired up for summer fish - and most are guys with families, homes and jobs that they can't show up for with 3 hours sleep and a 2 day stubble on a regular basis in this economy

I feel like I've slipped into a comfortable groove this year - finally. A little more laid back, more philosophical about it, less driven (or manic, as da wife calls it) -

I dunno, basically it's summer now and I'm taking care of business doing some majors on the ranch while the weather holds and enjoying summer type stuff with my bride when I can. I'm finding myself fishing when I want to and when I can afford to time-wise - and I'm not gonna push myself that hard for summer fish.

Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune...

2 day stubble. LOL. I have that going on in a big way during fishing season.

Back Beach · 07-16-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune...

Was just talking yesterday with someone about that and I finished the conversation by saying most of the major fish landings take place around here in a four week period.....the last week of May through first week of June(2 weeks) then the last week of September through first week of October(2 more weeks).

What happens in between is usually just some filler. I would say 80% of what I catch from shore on any given year is during these two 2 week periods.

numbskull · 07-16-2009, 10:57 AM

Lots of good fishing to be had in the summer, it is just harder to get to. If and when you do find a concentration of fish, they usually stay put long enough to get back at them several times. Charles Church caught his fish in early August......motivation enough for me.

Rockport24 · 07-16-2009, 11:01 AM

I've had wayyyyy too much to do on the weekends with family and friends it's really hurt the fishing, but I have managed to get out on the kayak and catch some smaller fish which is fun enough for me. I started the season out wanting to hit it hard and as time went by I realized I should just enjoy life, get out when I can and not kill myself, it all works out better that way in the end.
The kayak has really opened up day fishing for me, I wouldn't even consider going out during the day surfcasting, but have done so many times on the kayak and caught fish.

Bocephus · 07-16-2009, 11:52 AM

Ive eased up the last 2 weeks, only going out for an hour at a time and poking around. Caught a few but almost all schoolies, im sure there are fish there in the wee hours, but my job performance has been suffering a little bit so i needed a break from the sleep 3 hours after work, eat, maybe sleep some more, fish, shower, work, go home, repeat routine. Fixing computers and dealing with people isnt fun when you cant think clearly. Come to think of it, its not that much fun period. You know you need to change something when you fall asleep while a computer reboots.

johnny ducketts · 07-16-2009, 12:02 PM

Family stuff, the baby, and buying a new house .. pretty much has tapped me out, I have been out once for about an hour in the last month

redlite · 07-16-2009, 12:19 PM

the weather has sucked so bad this year that it hasn't been worth it for me. Either smokin east- South east winds or smokin straight south. Tough for my spots. My wife said it to me again last night as I was sitting on the couch that she can't believe how little I have fished so far this year. The least in the 13 years we've been together. Commercial season is here and I have still only fished twice. Just not gonna beat myself up for crappy conditions. Still findin good fish when I go, but still only fishin once or twice a week for a few hours compared to the usual 5 to 7 nights a week.
Just can't snap out of the hibernation mode I've been in since last year.
Prioroities and interests in life always change for everyone.

Crafty Angler · 07-16-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by numbskull

...Charles Church caught his fish in early August.......

Boat fish....

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Rockfish9 · 07-16-2009, 01:15 PM

I get alot of fish by boat in August.. if I got out..the water would only be to my knees... flap wouldnt even get his ankles wet...sometimes it's not where your fishing it's how you can get there...

gone fishin · 07-16-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockfish9

I get alot of fish by boat in August.. if I got out..the water would only be to my knees... flap wouldnt even get his ankles wet...sometimes it's not where your fishing it's how you can get there...

Rockport24 · 07-16-2009, 01:20 PM

this is so true Roc,
not that I'm catching anything big, but from the yak most of fish are caught within casting distance from shore, but the shore is all private property

Mike P · 07-16-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

Was just talking yesterday with someone about that and I finished the conversation by saying most of the major fish landings take place around here in a four week period.....the last week of May through first week of June(2 weeks) then the last week of September through first week of October(2 more weeks).

What happens in between is usually just some filler. I would say 80% of what I catch from shore on any given year is during these two 2 week periods.

I didn't really start fishing until the first week of June, and it was pretty consistent for me the whole month and into early July. There was a stretch there where I went 10 consecutive outings with at least one fish over 20 lbs/40".

It slowed a bit after the 4th weekend, and right now I'm spending a lot of time at Falmouth Hospital where my wife is recovering from bilateral knee replacement surgery.

Stripersurg · 07-16-2009, 02:46 PM

It has really slowed down for me here, around the Portland area.
Last two day's I've been skunked, and that doesn't happen too often.
I'm not seeing the bird activity that I did before. Everything seems to have slowed down, and the fish have moved off someplace else

Raven · 07-16-2009, 04:07 PM

each month is like a symphony
starting softly building to a crescendo at the full moon

then slowly easing back to a softer pace as it wanes
only to begin all over again....

piemma · 07-16-2009, 04:37 PM

Been working on my rental property to get it ready to sell. I had a family of pigs living in it for a year and for the last 17 days I have had crews, including myself, cleaning and rehabbing. no time to fish.

Back Beach · 07-16-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike P

I didn't really start fishing until the first week of June, and it was pretty consistent for me the whole month and into early July. There was a stretch there where I went 10 consecutive outings with at least one fish over 20 lbs/40".

I would say its a little different if you live close and are able to fish every day, sometimes twice a day.. If you're looking for the highest percentage of fish availability from a historical basis, the four weeks I mentioned would still be my first choice, at least from the shore.

Hacks like me need a lot of available fish, you know...