Cows: redux

[eelman]

Originally Posted by NIB

"u can't catch what aint there."
Well when they are there u have to make the most of it.Normally in a good yr 3 or 4 can be a great yr.I have hot spots.That hold big fish during a time of yr.Usually I can intercept em.One is a jig spot the other I ply with live bunker.The past few yrs here in NJ we have had big baits an big fish together.I have more than 30 fish over 30 lbs this yr.Thats a conservative number.They where there an I made the most of it.before sunrise an after dark every day for a month.never missed a beat.
Sounds like ur right on target to a good/great yr.if the weather holds up an the fall progresses as usuall u should be on ur way.There's some science to it for the most part if they are there u'll get em.Tough to beat a bait with a heartbeat but u can illicit strikes many different ways.Like first light with a pencil popper.They will take this lure out of aggression.It's a excellent big fish bait..

Your right, however....in surf fishing, you never know whats there or isnt there unless you can see underwater...as long as you have done your homework and put in the time all you can hope for is a fish, the rest is up to the fish gods...and again that goes back to puttin in the time!

[libassboy]

I have tons of respect for alot of u guys, i know what it takes to get a couple 30's..its alot of work..but with the numbers you guys put up it really is amazing!!

[reebok]

#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& where do you get information about currents, that Eldridge book? Do you recommend having that?

[eelman]

Originally Posted by rebaalk

#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& where do you get information about currents, that Eldridge book? Do you recommend having that?

yes thats what I use....Not only recomend it, Its a must have! It has all the currents...Listen, dont get to technical however, I glance at it or make a mental note but, I dont go crazy...its just there in the memroy bank....

[tlapinski]

Bill, if you can find it, there is an even better resource book as to the currents than Eldridge. I think it was last put out in the late 70's, but it is basically a larger version of the current charts that are in the Eldridge. A guy in Gansett I fish with has the only copy I have seen, but it has been very informative and easier to read than the little current charts.