Went for a walk
Nov 22, 2022 16:03:41 #
Fredfish wrote:
Hi Kerry.
If you read the way the surf is breaking, it indicates a trough or bar on the bottom. Just like creek channels, or humps in freshwater, fish hang around there to ambush baitfish. When the waves break in a smooth line, it indicates a flat, featureless bottom. Successful Surf fishermen try to learn the bottom contours to improve their success.
If you read the way the surf is breaking, it indicates a trough or bar on the bottom. Just like creek channels, or humps in freshwater, fish hang around there to ambush baitfish. When the waves break in a smooth line, it indicates a flat, featureless bottom. Successful Surf fishermen try to learn the bottom contours to improve their success.
Thanks, really appreciate it!
Nov 22, 2022 16:08:36 #
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Nov 22, 2022 18:18:47 #
saw1 wrote:
Very good explanation Fred. 
Thanks Steve. Back in the day I was a part time Surf Rat.( between boats).
Nov 22, 2022 18:24:33 #
Fredfish wrote:
Thanks Steve. Back in the day I was a part time Surf Rat.( between boats).
I've never really surf fished a whole lot but understand bout readin the beach/water.
Nov 22, 2022 18:50:33 #
saw1 wrote:
I've never really surf fished a whole lot but understand bout readin the beach/water.
We used to take scouting walks at low tide also, and form a mental picture of any anomalies on the bottom. It's just like freshwater, fish relate to anything different on the bottom.
Nov 22, 2022 19:36:48 #
Fredfish wrote:
We used to take scouting walks at low tide also, and form a mental picture of any anomalies on the bottom. It's just like freshwater, fish relate to anything different on the bottom.
That's really smart and proactive. Best way to catch more fish is learn their habitat so you know where they hang out.
Nov 22, 2022 19:46:10 #
saw1 wrote:
That's really smart and proactive. Best way to catch more fish is learn their habitat so you know where they hang out.
I learned that from one of the greatest Surf Fishermen in our area, the late editor of the New England Fisherman magazine, Tim Coleman.
Nov 22, 2022 19:50:59 #
Fredfish wrote:
I learned that from one of the greatest Surf Fishermen in our area, the late editor of the New England Fisherman magazine, Tim Coleman.
Well brother, that's a good lesson to learn.
Before you can catch em ya gotta find em. It helps to KNOW where they live. Unfortunately, sometimes they're not home.
Nov 22, 2022 19:58:25 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
saw1 wrote:
Well brother, that's a good lesson to learn.
Before you can catch em ya gotta find em. It helps to KNOW where they live. Unfortunately, sometimes they're not home.
Before you can catch em ya gotta find em. It helps to KNOW where they live. Unfortunately, sometimes they're not home.
That's for sure. They'll follow the bait 👍🎣
Nov 22, 2022 20:09:42 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
That's for sure. They'll follow the bait 👍🎣
School fish definitely do, but Timmy was more of a loner specialist. Always looking for the big girls that don't follow the crowd.
Nov 22, 2022 20:50:47 #
Fredfish wrote:
Hi Kerry.
If you read the way the surf is breaking, it indicates a trough or bar on the bottom. Just like creek channels, or humps in freshwater, fish hang around there to ambush baitfish. When the waves break in a smooth line, it indicates a flat, featureless bottom. Successful Surf fishermen try to learn the bottom contours to improve their success.
If you read the way the surf is breaking, it indicates a trough or bar on the bottom. Just like creek channels, or humps in freshwater, fish hang around there to ambush baitfish. When the waves break in a smooth line, it indicates a flat, featureless bottom. Successful Surf fishermen try to learn the bottom contours to improve their success.
Yeah, what he said. lol
Nov 22, 2022 20:55:29 #
saw1 wrote:
Pretty pics. Glad you were able to get out for a little bit. Do people ever fish off that beach? Looks like it might be a good surf perch beach.
Yes they do.
Surf perch, corbina, and halibut at times.
Both bait and lures.
Nov 22, 2022 22:28:40 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Fredfish wrote:
School fish definitely do, but Timmy was more of a loner specialist. Always looking for the big girls that don't follow the crowd.
How much did that rascal weigh Fred
Nov 22, 2022 22:36:31 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
How much did that rascal weigh Fred
I think that was one of his 50+ pounders Butch. Back in the day that was all the Bass Fisherman's holy grail, breaking the 50lb mark. It probably still is, but you can't keep them any more.
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