How many..........

[Rockport24]

I think I'd be so happy to get one that I would celebrate for a while, not realizing the feed is "on", but then after the initial celebration I could probably land 5 more, now if we were talking about a jagged rocky coast, I'd say only 2 more, but a beach is a little more forgiving and 3 foot seas doesn't sound too bad, but I guess the new moon would get some good rips going...

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by Rockport24

I think I'd be so happy to get one that I would celebrate for a while, not realizing the feed is "on", but then after the initial celebration I could probably land 5 more, now if we were talking about a jagged rocky coast, I'd say only 2 more, but a beach is a little more forgiving and 3 foot seas doesn't sound too bad, but I guess the new moon would get some good rips going...

Your on the right track with your thinking. Got to analyze all the factors that might affect your outcome, including personal experience levels! I like it!

[Slingah]

u didnt even have the ### 8 up there flap

[Flaptail]

My estimate isn't 8 Matt!

(BTW, did you see sound stage last night on Channel 2? The New York Dolls were on live for an hour, it was great!)

[Slingah]

Originally Posted by Flaptail

My estimate isn't 8 Matt!

(BTW, did you see sound stage last night on Channel 2? The New York Dolls were on live for an hour, it was great!)

nope missed it....like I could have gotten near the tube with the "red carpet" anyhoo...

[tattoobob]

12 to 16

[Pt.JudeJoe]

8 seems like a good number to me .15 mins per fish on average ,gives you time to relish the moment(s) and still keep busy.

[Flaptail]

Okay, here goes. my estimate would be 8 fish. I use the theory of letting big fish on an open beach tire themselves out. A tired fish is easier to land in a moderate swell with the effects of the new moon pulling water across the bars. June fish, as EdB pointed out are in cooler water and that makes them, in my experience, and especially after just swimming 900 plus miles, some of the toughest fighting fish of the year. Also, as KarlF and a few others pointed out the bite is steady and a five cast to one fish ratio is right on the money and I work needles very very slowly. Add the inevitable dropped fish or two and you have the 8 count as far as my calcs go.

There are other mitigating factors as well. Leader chafe, knot strength (was that improved clinch knot on the clip snug enough???)
The water is lowering constantly and some of these fish are going over the bar and dragging the braid through the sand, braid doesn't really respond well to that. Furthemore, is that last years braid?

Many factors to think about and consider plus the level of excitement of the angler. Some are calm and cool, some, like myself, get wired when fish are hitting and caution can be somehow overshadowed by the thought of is this the "big one" I have been waiting for for 40 years.

There is no real right answer. It's based on personal skill levels and experience and your fish catching methodologies.

Thanks for your responses!

[Karl F]

2 hour steady bite, (not blitz), on the drop, 20 pound fireline, 9 foot rod, 30# (20-30) class.. all c&r.. I'm with Rock... 4-6.. if you want a specific # and not a range.. I'll split the difference... 5.. tops.. I would think.

[Rockport24]

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Your on the right track with your thinking. Got to analyze all the factors that might affect your outcome, including personal experience levels! I like it!

awee shucks, I feel like a student that just got an A!