Cows: redux

[Krispy]

I think I need to tweak some changes to get the 5+ 30 lbers I want through the season.
I think 95% of fishermen aren't doing something right

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Krispy

I think I need to tweak some changes to get the 5+ 30 lbers I want through the season.
I think 95% of fishermen aren't doing something right

So enlighten us .what have u learned from this thread.What tweakings will u make to land the better fish.

There one of those fancy sayings I can remember excatly.
10 percent of the fisherman catch 90 percent of the fish.
something like that.Sometimes I feel its right.Sometimes I feel like I'm a 11 percenter.

[NIB]

I think there are alot more 30 lbers around right now.5-6 yrs ago I don't think there where as many.A good season would be 1 or 2 -30's.Still today I would consider 5 or more 30's as a very good surf yr.There are guys who do that easily.Why they are on the pulse of things.They live near big fish productive waters an fish proven techniques.I live in NJ my windows for a good fish are small with the spring run being the best.Fall is much harder to score a big bass.If I lived further north an could fish all summer in a t shirt an thro eels into 25 ft water from the surf.Thats what I would be doin.No question.I would expect 10-30's from that.
Time on the water is the Key.U don't have to be a 30 yr pro.
put in a good few yrs harcore keep a log pay attention to whats going on it's common sense.Really.I tell ya what the learning curve is alot sharper now.I wish the internet was around when I started.

[BigFish]

Krispy...do you fall into the 95%? Or the 5% of those who know what they are doing? What are your average over 30 pound catches per season? Just a curious question....maybe I missed that part somewhere. I for one seem to get close but never over that threshold.....but as I have said I am happy to just catch though bigger fish are always on the mind.

[Nebe]

goosefish taught me the coolest trick a few years ago and i have been good for about 2 fish over 30 lbs a season.. many many many fish in the mid to high 20's but not lots of 30's... will i share that trick??

no way

[keeperreaper]

#1 reason is time on the water. more time gives you a greater chance to catch. #2 location, location, location. Some produce lots of small fish others produce cows consistently in comparison to others. The best spots are the ones kept closest to the vest. #3 Live bait It will always outproduce artificials. Dont care who says differently. #4 The night is where it is at. A LOT of people dont like to be out at night or are not willing to be hurting the next day. #5 having CONFIDENCE in your abilities. Success breeds SUCCESS!!

[Sea Dangles]

Boat fishing is a totally different animal than shore.Spot,tides and technique are paramount to success when boat fishing.All of my boat fishing is done in the daytime and the captain knows how and where to fish.We catch many cows in the middle of the day.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Nebe

goosefish taught me the coolest trick a few years ago and i have been good for about 2 fish over 30 lbs a season.. many many many fish in the mid to high 20's but not lots of 30's... will i share that trick??

no way

I bet i know what it is.

Doesn't matter u don't need no tricks.Ur problem is time.A few nights a week from 8-11 is kinda like fishing tourtue to me.Some nights I'm just warming up at 11.
I know havin a little one is cooll an u wouldn't give it up for anything.But just imagine u where the NIB.
Or better yet before u know it the little man will be right by ur side.
probably outfishin ya also.Then maybe momma will let ya's stay out late.Heck she'll probably encourage it.

[Nebe]

you know mw all to well T.. its tough having a bed time.

we shall not speak of the trick

[Krispy]

Originally Posted by NIB

So enlighten us .what have u learned from this thread.What tweakings will u make to land the better fish.

I dunno I was hoping you guys could tell me what Im missing
Most likely, I will focus in on 4-5 spots and narrow down what Im using
I did a lot of running around the last 2 years learning places and stuff. Im lucky in that I have been taught so much by the crew I fish with and a few guys who have shared info w/ me

[partsjay]

Time.....can't catch if your not fishing......don't check the internet for fishing reports...dont go out and buy every new hot lure that people are getting all giddy over that year...and be confident in what you are doing......I only say this because....that was me for the last 2 years...I would read about how great some guys are doing here or there and say..." that's where I need to fish, and that's the lure I need to use"...then when I get there...I say....." now what do I do?"

There is nothing wrong with trying new things......just be ready to work at it....and get out there and FISH!!