Whats your plan for 2004?
For the last couple of years I have chosen a few spots to fish hard and learn the in and outs of. Finding which tides work best, individual areas within the spot, current, etc. Each season I pick up to 2 spots I want to focus on.
This has worked well for me since I have a long drive to fish RI. It has allowed me to be able to fish a spot with intimate knowledge of whats happening in that area. When you arent able to hop down and check a spot daily, you still need to know whats generally happening that area. Also knowing what lure work best for a certain spot or tidal stage is a huge plus when making the most of extended trips. Learning spots really ups the confidence factor too. Disclaimer *(Not that spending one season working a spot constitutes the full knowledge of place)*
For next season, I plan to continue this systematic breakdown of the RI shore and pick 2 new spots to fish in the mid-season, most likely Aquidneck Island area, and then pick 2 more spots for the fall, probably Narragansett, or north SoCo.
Another benefit is that putting all these spots together allows me to travel to the best spots that I think will produce for a given stage. Being able to hit 3-4 spots at prime time increases your odds.
This season I felt as though, I chose some excellent weapons for RI fishing and have settled into some rods I really feel comfortable with and found some reels I think I can count on. Next season I will try stepping up one size in line and leader, in an effort to maximize fish control and lessen abrasion issues. Something I was lax in this year and it cost me a couple times
Currently I use 50#PP and 40# flouro. I may try some 65-80#PP and 50# flouro.
Does anyone have issues with tying knots on heavy fluoro and which ones work best for you?
What are you gonna do to up the ante in your favor next year?
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