Depressed?! - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

The Dad Fisherman · 10-17-2008, 08:15 AM

i think the thing that sucks the most is I am always on vacation this time of year, just to fish.....just not this year.

I'm usually stoked for it...Load the vehicle up with gear and tell the wife not to plan on me for supper.....and if you need me I'll be cruising around 127 somewhere. Always the same cast of characters that you meet up here every fall....hanging on the beach waiting for the blitz to resume and talking about your past season and whats up for the upcoming winter months.

Back Beach · 10-17-2008, 08:36 AM

I've no time to be depressed or otherwise. End of surf fishing season is actually a bit of a relief. As my partners retire for the season, it makes my life easier without their nightly reports, and thus, inspiration to fish.

Did I mention these guys too? Its a laugh a minute in my world, regardless of the season....

Kierran · 10-17-2008, 08:47 AM

I find it hard to believe people are actually even thinking about packing it in. In my neck of the woods (LIS), things are just starting IMO. Another solid month+ of surfcasting. Icefishing after that...so no time to be depressed.

Clogston29 · 10-17-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kierran

I find it hard to believe people are actually even thinking about packing it in. In my neck of the woods (LIS), things are just starting IMO. .

that's the thing, that's in your neck of the woods. in my neck of the woods, things are winding down. i think sometimes people miss the fact that things vary (and I'm in no way saying you're missing it) depending on where you are. For example, I hear people up my way talk about how June is the best month. I can only assume that they are basing it on what they read and hear on sites like this. Truth is, I'll take july or august over june anyday.

Flaptail · 10-17-2008, 09:40 AM

I have said this before but it really never ends. It's really a viscious cycle. Striper fishing "ends" for me 1st week of December, you can catch bass consistently until then. They might not be huge but if you just want to have fun and aren't a snob "I only fish for large" fisherman (or woman) you can catch most every night. Just match the tackle. You would be amazed at how a 26 inch fish fights on 8 lb braid and a one handed spinning rod. Sh!t they even take drag.

As soon as the water in the ponds here on Cape cools enough which is about December 1st out comes the ultralight and it's back to wading and casting metal for trout on weekend mornings. If the water gets stiff enough to walk on by middle of January we drill holes in it and fish that way until it gets loose again at the middle of February and if it doesn't well we just keep wading and casting all winter. All of a sudden it's April 15th and uh oh, it's time to haunt the south cape shore for the first "bright" fish and here we go again.

No need to be depressed and at night we repair to our basement workshops and make plugs. No time to be depressed. And no reason.