[kdstriper7]

Now that the dog days are in full force and the bass are not munching on the southwest shoreline, what do the bass surf rats do?

Prepare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This message is basically aimed at semi-newbies to the surf game, so sorry if it bores some of you to death.

Instead of fishing hard and trying to desperately raise a fish I cruise the beaches looking for new(to me) holes, rips, etc.... along the south shore. Instead of waiting for the water to cool and the reports to start coming in start working now to get a jump on the coming run.

It's also a good time to play with different types of line, lures, and things, and maybe stumble across something that really works for you.

Tweak you equipment. The spring run takes a toll on you tackle whether you've been catching or not.
Now is the time to:
sharpen your hooks
install fresh line
lube the reel
and all of those other things that contribute to a good clean Hook Up.

When I first started out, missing hook ups was what I did to help keep the fishery plentiful. Then some guy asked me a question or two after he saw me miss a fish. "Did you sharpen your hooks?" "What type of line are you using?" We chatted for a few, and from that point on I was a more "productive" fisherman.

A generous fisherman helped me out without solicitation, so I figured I'd try to do the same in this forum.

Good luck and tight lines.

Keith

 

[613595]

I was planning on going out tonight but from the EEL GRASS reports on the south shore I think I may be sharpening some hooks tonight, but who knows I just bought a TICA pole(thier reels are awesome and they stand behind them too!) 9ft rated for 1-2oz and I'm dying to check it out. For 30$ how can ya go wrong.

 

[sandman]

kevin W ; hi i hope you not getting any more ticket for fishing . how your season ben going for you. have you ben back at field #5 late'ly.

fasteddie!!!!

 

[bluefishmaster]

I drive around all the local malls and tackle shops and try to find a sweet sale for supplies. I take the dog days to prepare for the worst case scenerio when I get myself hooked into a keeper Striper or a Monster Blue.

I watched old tapes of fishing shows.

 

[620681]

Great message kdstriper7!

Kevin W:

Where did you buy your TiCa pole if you don't mind me asking? Do you know if they had any 10 footers?

thanks,
Joe

 

[kdstriper7]

Thank you Halesite.

It's also time to get out the tools for flukin'. I will be in Montauk this weekend tryin' to fill a pail or two.

I will report on Monday.