codfish Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, fishonnelsons said: The last few days, not too far down the backside, we have run into those schools of small bass. Hundreds and hundreds of them, in 18-20 feet of water. Very very picky, quite honestly finding it hard to get them to bite. Yet, when the customers come up on the bridge and see the schools of them swimming past just under the surface, and marvel at the sight of this nature, they are just as happy as catching a keeper. On the keeping a schoolie scenario, could have sworn I saw a charter guy dehook a small bass from a little boys rod, measure it and then keep it. Now, I was a good 75 feet away, but my eye is pretty good when guesstimating fish length, and this one was no more than 22-24. I’m hoping I was wrong, and he tossed the fish over on the other side of the boat, because it was out of character for him. I must admit, if it’s a really slow day, and a little boy catches a 27 and 98/100 inch of a bass, I might keep it, but never ever something less. Thanks for sharing every cast 5 inch small squid white or pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1true1 Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 8/8/2018 at 5:55 AM, catatonic said: Not sure how it goes on the public beaches but on the overland route they’re just left there....I’ve seen at least twenty this season between rp and high head. Coyotes snap up what's left I bet Just keep swingin'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Plus assorted foxes and coons. Some critter always benefits. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroe Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, fishonnelsons said: The last few days, not too far down the backside, we have run into those schools of small bass. Hundreds and hundreds of them, in 18-20 feet of water. Very very picky, quite honestly finding it hard to get them to bite. Yet, when the customers come up on the bridge and see the schools of them swimming past just under the surface, and marvel at the sight of this nature, they are just as happy as catching a keeper. On the keeping a schoolie scenario, could have sworn I saw a charter guy dehook a small bass from a little boys rod, measure it and then keep it. Now, I was a good 75 feet away, but my eye is pretty good when guesstimating fish length, and this one was no more than 22-24. I’m hoping I was wrong, and he tossed the fish over on the other side of the boat, because it was out of character for him. I must admit, if it’s a really slow day, and a little boy catches a 27 and 98/100 inch of a bass, I might keep it, but never ever something less. I use a little slim sandeel pattern that I tie - It seems to work best when I tie it in as a dropper 3 feet above a Stezko needlefish....... he was the one that actually taught me that rig ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroe Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 This particular fly has caught WELL OVER two dozen bass on the dropper Good luck Rich ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradW Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 hope none of you guys are out on the water this morning. hell of storms passing through the area. outer cape is getting pounded. 3 houses on fire due to lightening strikes and wire down across route 6. roads flooded out all over too...be safe When we judge or criticize another person, it says nothing about that person;it merely says something about our own need to be critical.-Author Unknown- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishonnelsons Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, codfish said: Thanks for sharing every cast 5 inch small squid white or pink I put a smaller white Ronz on and started trying that, then lost the school! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishonnelsons Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 29 mins ago, Theroe said: This particular fly has caught WELL OVER two dozen bass on the dropper Good luck Rich ! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 4 hours ago, bradW said: hope none of you guys are out on the water this morning. hell of storms passing through the area. outer cape is getting pounded. 3 houses on fire due to lightening strikes and wire down across route 6. roads flooded out all over too...be safe On the beach my feet are still wet, Nauset Inlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catatonic Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 6 hours ago, bradW said: hope none of you guys are out on the water this morning. hell of storms passing through the area. outer cape is getting pounded. 3 houses on fire due to lightening strikes and wire down across route 6. roads flooded out all over too...be safe You dont have to swim faster than the shark........you only have to swim faster than your slowest friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, catatonic said: That seemed to be right over my head Edited August 10, 2018 by codfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroe Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I hope everyone is safe from the fires. Another note, I’m glad Whitey is making frequent appearances-hopefully this will help thin out the seal population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Whitey Bulger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMP7670 Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Had fun following small schools of stripers on my kayak outside sesuit harbor yesterday evening ..it seemed like the whole coastline as far as the eye can see... was alive with bird activity ...small paddle tails..sp minnows and poppers worked fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 hours ago, HAMP7670 said: Had fun following small schools of stripers on my kayak outside sesuit harbor yesterday evening ..it seemed like the whole coastline as far as the eye can see... was alive with bird activity ...small paddle tails..sp minnows and poppers worked fine nice thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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