How to hang in there? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Backbeach Jake · 06-13-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by piemma

Got skunked 15 days straight in May. been in the surf for almost 40 years. I hada great time everytime I went. It's not the kill but the thrill of the hunt.
Just put your time in, try different spots, times, plugs and for God sake, have fun!!!

Oh good, it isn't just me!

I started about the same eon. Part of the ritual was getting bait. Digging worms or clams and raking sandeels. That's a small victory right there. Seen the price of worms lately? Learn some decent knots and practice them, if fishing's slow practice your cast. If you're just starting plugging try different techniques. It's all part of the whole. It's like Little League Baseball. You don't yet know what you don't know. Practice ,practice everything. You'll get good.

Oh yeah, listen to Bassmaster and try to read between the lines. He gives up more that he knows, maybe, I think.

Notaro · 06-13-2005, 08:28 PM

well, if u hang in there, then u might learn something. when u lose, u will learn something. i explored spots around when i started fishing. then i got my first keeper.

the best part is hooking up with someone and learn from them. also, its improtant to have fun.

staltershoal · 06-13-2005, 08:51 PM

i can fish all day long and not catch a dam thing. it is a hell of a lot better than sweating you azz off working. and even when your not catching anythign is a hell of a lot better than a hot poker in the eye. there is something about geting up at the crack ass of dawn and getting out to the islands early to drift for fluke, my allergies clear up, i can breath better, and even if i dont catch a dam thing i get to take some pictures, drink some beers, and enjoy the weather.

Notaro · 06-13-2005, 09:42 PM

i wld normally sitback and eat my lunch and drink. besides, it helped me to get away from tension at home.

macojoe · 06-13-2005, 10:07 PM

I could careless weather I catch or not!! Just love beeing on the boat and cruz! I love it the most when I have peope on my boat and they are catching like mad!! I just sit there and shot the crap with them!!

bassmaster · 06-13-2005, 10:22 PM

chunker, how do You fish and where please
pm me if u want

fishweewee · 06-13-2005, 10:50 PM

Chunker II ...

All I can say is keep plugging away. A few things help:

1) Keep putting in your time on the water, and HAVE SOME FUN doing it

2) You might have more success putting in your hours at night. Also, on the open ocean or bay, 2 hours before high slack and 2 hours after high slack tides are a good rule of thumb.

3) Match the hatch.

4) Read up on the subject, attend good seminars, chat with knowledgeable folks here (disclaimer: I do not claim to be knowledgeable on the subject).

5) Meet up and fish with people who've got some experience. Learn from them. Adopt best practices and develop your own style which matches your schedule and your interests.

Lastly,

- I can tell you firsthand that the fishing in Coolidge Corner and Washington Square is TERRIBLE, it's that damn noisy C-line that scares the baitfish away

- If you are fishing the Charles this time of year, goose poop is actually pretty good chum, but I wouldn't wanna eat anything that goes after it

- The togging in Chinatown is pretty darn good

- Don't get caught at the aquarium

Notaro · 06-13-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fishweewee

Chunker II ...
- The togging in Chinatown is pretty darn good

- Don't get caught at the aquarium

It's so true. You can go to Peach Farm restaurant on Tyler St. He is right. They have togs there. Check out cods and oysterfish, too.

piemma · 06-14-2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

Oh good, it isn't just me!

I started about the same eon. Part of the ritual was getting bait. Digging worms or clams and raking sandeels. That's a small victory right there. Seen the price of worms lately? Learn some decent knots and practice them, if fishing's slow practice your cast. If you're just starting plugging try different techniques. It's all part of the whole. It's like Little League Baseball. You don't yet know what you don't know. Practice ,practice everything. You'll get good.

Oh yeah, listen to Bassmaster and try to read between the lines. He gives up more that he knows, maybe, I think.

Na, Jake. We are both old but still enjoy the surf. Personally I like just being out there. I get excited everytime I get ready to go. It's a sickness I think but God I love it. Even when I get skunked, like this morning.

Spanish Fly · 06-15-2005, 01:20 PM

I'M KIND OF NEW AT THIS ALSO, AND I FEEL LIKE THAT SOMETIMES, SPECIALLY WHEN FISHING WITH PEOPLE WITH A LOT MORE EXPERIENCE. I GUESS WE HAVE TO KEEP FISHING AND TRYING NEW TRICKS AND WE'LL KEEP GETTING BETTER...
KEEP THOSE LINES IN THE WATER AND HAVE FUN
SF

MrHunters · 06-15-2005, 01:32 PM

Unless you are trying to make money isnt it only to have fun??
Getting better and better is part of the fun. Tell you the truth, I like being new at something, anything, you have that rookie feeling and everything is that much more fun. Thats how I feel about shore fishing right now....Havent caught anything over 12-15 inches but Its still a ton of fun.