Napa today 8 26 23: Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on the river little after 0600. Started trollin and missed a couple hits within the first 15 min. Kept trollin and...

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on the river little after 0600.
Started trollin and missed a couple hits within the first 15 min. Kept trollin and bout 10 min later we double up. Both were a little short and it's not even 0630.
We go on out to the fishin grounds and hook a few in our slough and 1 was a keeper. Now we've caught 7 fish and it's just a little after 0700.
Catch a few more castin and I hook a NICE one but I thought my reel's drag was too LOOSE because I hooked one that was just screamin line off the reel. So I cup my hand around the spool to slow it down and point my rod at the fish. Well, it slowed it down but put too much pressure on it and I pulled the hook. Bent it pretty badly I must say.
I checked my drag and it was set just right so I lost a big fish by doin something stupid. OH WELL.
We started trollin again and started catchin right away but most were shoret. We finally put another one in the box so we have 2 keepers, both about 20 inches.
We see a boat down river workin their way towards us so we troll on by them and fish further away from them.
We get down river and start catchin big fish and we are releasing fish in the 23+ inch range. Those are the ones we're holdin up in the boat.
Finally after we have caught 6 or 7 nice keepers this other boat moves just down river from us and starts workin right towards us. Well, Ben and I double on 2 nice fish and we keep 1 of them so we have 3. Now this boat is right on us and I catch another keeper so we put it in the well and we're limited out.
This other boat gets bout 30 yards from us and the guy starts talkin to me like he knows me.
I'm thinkin "Who the heck is this."
Well it turns out to be Brad. He and his wife were suppose to go out at Black Point on the Pet today. That's the only reason Ben and I went to the Napa.
They were havin a good morning as well. They only caught 15 fish but several were in the 5 to 6 pound range and 1 was an 8 pounder.
Ben and I caught 21 . Several were in the 4 pound range but the ones we kept were mostly smaller.
We kept one 19+, two 20 + and a 24 incher. We were limited out by 0930.
Back to the dock by 1000 and at bens house by 1115.
I was home by 1215. What a great morning. Thanks Ben for a wonderful day.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

saw1 wrote:

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on the river little after 0600.
Started trollin and missed a couple hits within the first 15 min. Kept trollin and bout 10 min later we double up. Both were a little short and it's not even 0630.
We go on out to the fishin grounds and hook a few in our slough and 1 was a keeper. Now we've caught 7 fish and it's just a little after 0700.
Catch a few more castin and I hook a NICE one but I thought my reel's drag was too LOOSE because I hooked one that was just screamin line off the reel. So I cup my hand around the spool to slow it down and point my rod at the fish. Well, it slowed it down but put too much pressure on it and I pulled the hook. Bent it pretty badly I must say.
I checked my drag and it was set just right so I lost a big fish by doin something stupid. OH WELL.
We started trollin again and started catchin right away but most were shoret. We finally put another one in the box so we have 2 keepers, both about 20 inches.
We see a boat down river workin their way towards us so we troll on by them and fish further away from them.
We get down river and start catchin big fish and we are releasing fish in the 23+ inch range. Those are the ones we're holdin up in the boat.
Finally after we have caught 6 or 7 nice keepers this other boat moves just down river from us and starts workin right towards us. Well, Ben and I double on 2 nice fish and we keep 1 of them so we have 3. Now this boat is right on us and I catch another keeper so we put it in the well and we're limited out.
This other boat gets bout 30 yards from us and the guy starts talkin to me like he knows me.
I'm thinkin "Who the heck is this."
Well it turns out to be Brad. He and his wife were suppose to go out at Black Point on the Pet today. That's the only reason Ben and I went to the Napa.
They were havin a good morning as well. They only caught 15 fish but several were in the 5 to 6 pound range and 1 was an 8 pounder.
Ben and I caught 21 . Several were in the 4 pound range but the ones we kept were mostly smaller.
We kept one 19+, two 20 + and a 24 incher. We were limited out by 0930.
Back to the dock by 1000 and at bens house by 1115.
I was home by 1215. What a great morning. Thanks Ben for a wonderful day.

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on ... (show quote)

Another great day for you and Ben Steve. Thanks for sharing.

Wv mike Loc: Parkersburg area. Wv

Ripping lips again

Bassmatter Loc: Rohnert Park Ca.

saw1 wrote:

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on the river little after 0600.
Started trollin and missed a couple hits within the first 15 min. Kept trollin and bout 10 min later we double up. Both were a little short and it's not even 0630.
We go on out to the fishin grounds and hook a few in our slough and 1 was a keeper. Now we've caught 7 fish and it's just a little after 0700.
Catch a few more castin and I hook a NICE one but I thought my reel's drag was too LOOSE because I hooked one that was just screamin line off the reel. So I cup my hand around the spool to slow it down and point my rod at the fish. Well, it slowed it down but put too much pressure on it and I pulled the hook. Bent it pretty badly I must say.
I checked my drag and it was set just right so I lost a big fish by doin something stupid. OH WELL.
We started trollin again and started catchin right away but most were shoret. We finally put another one in the box so we have 2 keepers, both about 20 inches.
We see a boat down river workin their way towards us so we troll on by them and fish further away from them.
We get down river and start catchin big fish and we are releasing fish in the 23+ inch range. Those are the ones we're holdin up in the boat.
Finally after we have caught 6 or 7 nice keepers this other boat moves just down river from us and starts workin right towards us. Well, Ben and I double on 2 nice fish and we keep 1 of them so we have 3. Now this boat is right on us and I catch another keeper so we put it in the well and we're limited out.
This other boat gets bout 30 yards from us and the guy starts talkin to me like he knows me.
I'm thinkin "Who the heck is this."
Well it turns out to be Brad. He and his wife were suppose to go out at Black Point on the Pet today. That's the only reason Ben and I went to the Napa.
They were havin a good morning as well. They only caught 15 fish but several were in the 5 to 6 pound range and 1 was an 8 pounder.
Ben and I caught 21 . Several were in the 4 pound range but the ones we kept were mostly smaller.
We kept one 19+, two 20 + and a 24 incher. We were limited out by 0930.
Back to the dock by 1000 and at bens house by 1115.
I was home by 1215. What a great morning. Thanks Ben for a wonderful day.

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on ... (show quote)

Congratulations guys! Nice day on the river! 🦞

CamT Loc: La Porte, Texas

Epic day Steve

Randyhartford Loc: Lawrence, Kansas

saw1 wrote:

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on the river little after 0600.
Started trollin and missed a couple hits within the first 15 min. Kept trollin and bout 10 min later we double up. Both were a little short and it's not even 0630.
We go on out to the fishin grounds and hook a few in our slough and 1 was a keeper. Now we've caught 7 fish and it's just a little after 0700.
Catch a few more castin and I hook a NICE one but I thought my reel's drag was too LOOSE because I hooked one that was just screamin line off the reel. So I cup my hand around the spool to slow it down and point my rod at the fish. Well, it slowed it down but put too much pressure on it and I pulled the hook. Bent it pretty badly I must say.
I checked my drag and it was set just right so I lost a big fish by doin something stupid. OH WELL.
We started trollin again and started catchin right away but most were shoret. We finally put another one in the box so we have 2 keepers, both about 20 inches.
We see a boat down river workin their way towards us so we troll on by them and fish further away from them.
We get down river and start catchin big fish and we are releasing fish in the 23+ inch range. Those are the ones we're holdin up in the boat.
Finally after we have caught 6 or 7 nice keepers this other boat moves just down river from us and starts workin right towards us. Well, Ben and I double on 2 nice fish and we keep 1 of them so we have 3. Now this boat is right on us and I catch another keeper so we put it in the well and we're limited out.
This other boat gets bout 30 yards from us and the guy starts talkin to me like he knows me.
I'm thinkin "Who the heck is this."
Well it turns out to be Brad. He and his wife were suppose to go out at Black Point on the Pet today. That's the only reason Ben and I went to the Napa.
They were havin a good morning as well. They only caught 15 fish but several were in the 5 to 6 pound range and 1 was an 8 pounder.
Ben and I caught 21 . Several were in the 4 pound range but the ones we kept were mostly smaller.
We kept one 19+, two 20 + and a 24 incher. We were limited out by 0930.
Back to the dock by 1000 and at bens house by 1115.
I was home by 1215. What a great morning. Thanks Ben for a wonderful day.

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on ... (show quote)

Good job, Steve and Ben! Thanks again for sharing with us, brother. 👍

Nook Loc: Vacaville CA

Wow, you 2 are living up to the Legend of SAW1 and Ben, spoken with hushed reverence over root beers and pretzels in gear and bait shops near and far, across this great land. Seperately, amazing reports. Together, closer to legenary..

sinkingline Loc: Novato, CA

Nice haul! Congratulations guys--what a great morning on the water!

Billycrap2 Loc: Mason county,W(BY GOD) Virginia, 🇺🇸🦅

saw1 wrote:

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on the river little after 0600.
Started trollin and missed a couple hits within the first 15 min. Kept trollin and bout 10 min later we double up. Both were a little short and it's not even 0630.
We go on out to the fishin grounds and hook a few in our slough and 1 was a keeper. Now we've caught 7 fish and it's just a little after 0700.
Catch a few more castin and I hook a NICE one but I thought my reel's drag was too LOOSE because I hooked one that was just screamin line off the reel. So I cup my hand around the spool to slow it down and point my rod at the fish. Well, it slowed it down but put too much pressure on it and I pulled the hook. Bent it pretty badly I must say.
I checked my drag and it was set just right so I lost a big fish by doin something stupid. OH WELL.
We started trollin again and started catchin right away but most were shoret. We finally put another one in the box so we have 2 keepers, both about 20 inches.
We see a boat down river workin their way towards us so we troll on by them and fish further away from them.
We get down river and start catchin big fish and we are releasing fish in the 23+ inch range. Those are the ones we're holdin up in the boat.
Finally after we have caught 6 or 7 nice keepers this other boat moves just down river from us and starts workin right towards us. Well, Ben and I double on 2 nice fish and we keep 1 of them so we have 3. Now this boat is right on us and I catch another keeper so we put it in the well and we're limited out.
This other boat gets bout 30 yards from us and the guy starts talkin to me like he knows me.
I'm thinkin "Who the heck is this."
Well it turns out to be Brad. He and his wife were suppose to go out at Black Point on the Pet today. That's the only reason Ben and I went to the Napa.
They were havin a good morning as well. They only caught 15 fish but several were in the 5 to 6 pound range and 1 was an 8 pounder.
Ben and I caught 21 . Several were in the 4 pound range but the ones we kept were mostly smaller.
We kept one 19+, two 20 + and a 24 incher. We were limited out by 0930.
Back to the dock by 1000 and at bens house by 1115.
I was home by 1215. What a great morning. Thanks Ben for a wonderful day.

Well guys, Ben and I went out early today. Got on ... (show quote)

Another great day of catching,
Thank for sharing your day of your results and pictures 👍🏽👍🏽🎣🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐠🐠🐋🐋🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey

Nice 👍

FishermanLeeSonoma

It was a blast!!! Always enjoy fishing with Saw!!!! Was a crazy way to end the day!!!

FishermanLeeSonoma

I was remembering that fish pulled both your treble hooks straight... that was a nice fish!

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

FishermanLeeSonoma wrote:

I was remembering that fish pulled both your treble hooks straight... that was a nice fish!

Yeah, I think you're right.
Over though that one. Should have just let it run and let the drag handle it. 😯☹👎😩😄

FishermanLeeSonoma

saw1 wrote:

Yeah, I think you're right.
Over though that one. Should have just let it run and let the drag handle it. 😯☹👎😩😄

True that, just wish could have seen it... oh well. We'll save him for next time!!! LOL!

DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)

Terrific report, Steve! Your stripers make ours look like guppies!🐟🐟🐟