Out this morning to the usual haunts for a quick spin to see if there was any bird activity. None seen, took a few casts, but decided to head to work and try and catch the afternoon bite...
Back out of Beverly this afternoon after work and can finally say that Striped Bass do in fact inhabit the waters! Lots of small (22" and less) bass with cormorants and birds and bait. All on top up until and continuing after when I left around 6. Best part was trolling a popper on a sinking line in between spots. I got the length just right so it kinda popped and dove like a tuna plug. It was only about 20 ft back from the kayak and because of this, I could hear the bass swipe at it first. I mean absolutely try and crush it, but because they were so small, rarely did they get it the first time. I would stop paddling, pop it once or twice, and fish on. Lots of fun, and I finally got another bass this season, a feat that seemed near impossible with my ankle nearly a month ago!
BBD,
Thanks again for the offer to head out in your boat...what a cool looking boat it is! Nice to see you on the water.
NIck
Back out of Beverly this afternoon after work and can finally say that Striped Bass do in fact inhabit the waters! Lots of small (22" and less) bass with cormorants and birds and bait. All on top up until and continuing after when I left around 6. Best part was trolling a popper on a sinking line in between spots. I got the length just right so it kinda popped and dove like a tuna plug. It was only about 20 ft back from the kayak and because of this, I could hear the bass swipe at it first. I mean absolutely try and crush it, but because they were so small, rarely did they get it the first time. I would stop paddling, pop it once or twice, and fish on. Lots of fun, and I finally got another bass this season, a feat that seemed near impossible with my ankle nearly a month ago!
BBD,
Thanks again for the offer to head out in your boat...what a cool looking boat it is! Nice to see you on the water.
NIck