How Much Longer??? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

RIJIMMY · 10-24-2006, 11:15 AM

I dont think its fair to say that. Alot of guys, myself included, fish long nights with little to show. These "small" fish may be all that comes out of a 8 hr night fishing trip. To have the same size fish available during daylight hours and in massive quantities is a big deal. Its fun, which is why I fish. I dont eat them.
That being said, I still fish at night and look for the bigger fish, but at dawn, tossing small lures on light tackle is a blast. I may catch in an hour more fish than I caught in the last month.

tattoobob · 10-24-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

I dont think its fair to say that. Alot of guys, myself included, fish long nights with little to show. These "small" fish may be all that comes out of a 8 hr night fishing trip. To have the same size fish available during daylight hours and in massive quantities is a big deal. Its fun, which is why I fish. I dont eat them.
That being said, I still fish at night and look for the bigger fish, but at dawn, tossing small lures on light tackle is a blast. I may catch in an hour more fish than I caught in the last month.

Agreed, I have also pulled 15 to 25 pounder out of schoolie blitzes so I fish them and have a blast, cut your tail hook off and leave the center treble, no problems

Flaptail · 10-25-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tattoobob

Agreed, I have also pulled 15 to 25 pounder out of schoolie blitzes so I fish them and have a blast, cut your tail hook off and leave the center treble, no problems

Better yet break out the Sage 8wt and lash on a size one Hi-Tie and crush the barb and enjoy, 10lb tippet and your having a ball.