My thoughts on the Canal (Not that anyone gives a &^%$)

[chefchris401]

I'll never forget the easy TON of fish I caught on Friday, if I didn't experience it for myself I'd call bull#^&#^&#^&#^& (literally over 2000lbs in one day) from 230 am on my first cast to 11am on my last cast.

But 8.5 hours of non stop 25-30 lb class fish, broken lures, hooks, laughs and no drama cause we weren't near the crowds is something I'll never forget

A new PB on my own plugs is also nice, and it wasn't a blitz fishy

I've never stopped fishing from fatigue or exhaustion but this was something insane.

I'll write a full tale, good and bad later on.

I know some spots were a #^&#^&#^&#^& show but we had 4 guys, all friends just crushing fish and no one for 200-300 yards In Either direction, laughs and just pure fun and excitement. Something we all enjoy.

Was it easy fishing, 100% yes

Was it the most insane and memorable day of fishing I've ever experienced 100% yes.

I understand all sides of the canal bite argument but this past week was one for the ages especially if you talk to the guys that have fished it for 30-40 years

I might never experience another night/ day like ever again but this past Friday will forever be a lasting memory and I feel blessed to have been a part of it especially after the last few years.

All released as well.

Over 75 fish for myself, over 60 for my buddy and the other two guys have 30-40 each
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[puppet]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

Was it the most insane and memorable day of fishing I've ever experienced 100% yes.

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That is awesome Chef. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Its good to hear that it was not as much of a chit-show as I had heard.

thanks for the positive vibes!!!

[piemma]

Great post Chris. Really happy you got to experience such great fishing.

[Mugz]

And I got an offer to stay at My Uncle's place in Yarmouth this coming weekend for the sh^t show....of course I will be bringing my canal rod, and will fish the canal at some point. I can't pass up the opportunity...but, mark my word the bait and fish will be long gone and the canal will be deadsville this coming weekend....my luck.

I wrote a page about the Love/Hate relationships a lot of guys have with the canal....mostly sarcastic but true in every sense. Every canal fisherman will relate. I will see if I can find it somewhere.

Great post right here....I had to read every response!!

[albythereforyou]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

I might never experience another night/ day like ever again but this past Friday will forever be a lasting memory and I feel blessed to have been a part of it especially after the last few years.

my thoughts exactly. I only really fish with like 3 different guys, and that bite was something my buddy and I will never forget. I feel honored to witness it, and blessed to experience it with one of my best surf buddies and some respectful locals. we will talk about that morning when we are old and can't rock hop anymore.

the laughs, the chaos, the screaming drags, watching macks and squid beach themselves, is something I'll never forget, especially because we have had to work so hard the last 3 years to catch quality fish down here in CT

Do i ever expect to see something like that again? hell no, but I'm glad I was there to experience it.

And I did really well at the flea market that day (even if I was a little late). So I got paid to fish

[BigFish]

I showed up there Tuesday am last week......this was before it got out that the bite was crazy! I went based on tides! Well I got there at 3:30am and by 4:30am after watching all the jugheads show up with their white head lights shining all over the friggin place, coming down out of the woods 3 and 4 at a time, I knew if it was that crowded with an hour and a half to go before sunrise that by sunrise it was surely going to be a %$#@ show I left! Went home! I have said it a million times I don't care if people are catching 40 pounders that fishing in a crowd like that was not for me!! Even now having heard and read what went on all last week I stand behind what I have said a million times! I am glad I left because none of me would have wanted to be a part of that cluster !%$#! Think I will stick with my little plastic boat!