Rough Waters-Good Day for Catching

I crossed the bay, Friday, 8/11/06, because the water on the western shore was very dirty.  The seas had 3 to 4, with an occasional 5 foot swell.  And as always my planing catamaran hull supply me with a smooth, dry ride across to the eastern shore. 

Fishing the eastern shore proved to be a good move.  99% of the striped bass that were caught on light spinning tackle were between 18” to 28”.  One 15” bluefish was also landed. 

The water cooled down a few degrees from Wednesday and the highest temperature being 80 degrees.  The water was clear with 2’ swells. 

Most Productive Lure:
Bass Assassin, 7”, Opening Nite fished on a 1 ounce jighead 

Fishing Tip:
Move around, at slow rpm’s, when in a productive area.  The fish will stated schooled up when there is not too much boat traffic.  Go to structures first, and if you see working birds go and investigate the areas around where they are working.

Tight Lines,