feel so foolish
Maryland Fishing
Feb 26, 2024 23:33:16 #
jerseyboy
Loc: maryland eastern shore delmarva
went down to denton, md on the choptank....target..the blue cat...armed with my ugly stick catfish special spooled 30# ande with a 50# leader sante cooper rig...also had and threw a penn fiece setup for sh#ts and giggles....an hour before slack tide...and then WHAM.....thought i had him...the fierce rig hit hard but then the ancient mariner catfish special started to talk......and did he yell....as i am new to bit casters, i kept playing with the drag....mistake 1.....so excited, i never kept the tip up to tire that monster...mistake 2...kept him from going deep and snagging, i managed to suface him.....a 40 inch at least striper.....on gizzaed shad for cripes sake....the fight for maybe 20 min was on..my net was in the truck and i could not get to my gripper....stupid...mistake 3......cripes Saw....i might have a record....we fought and got her to the bulkhead and thought tired enough as was i....it drew a crowd of others fishing and those just enjoying a wonderful warm feburary afternoon.......at 67 yrs old, i can't bend like the ol days and as i tried to grab that monster, she snaped 50#s of leader....LOST......you wait your entire life for a shot like that and you just can't screw it up like just did today...but hey, it was fun and that is the main thing .....right?.....another day.....but ...just...DAMN........
Feb 27, 2024 02:27:53 #
Well glad you had fun. Sorry for your loss. LOL
Bet you don't make those mistakes again!
Bet you don't make those mistakes again!
Feb 27, 2024 03:47:15 #
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Feb 27, 2024 07:03:05 #
had that happen more than once....because I wasn't ready. fishing is relaxing, but you always have to be ready or you miss that once in a lifetime shot.
Feb 27, 2024 08:42:47 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
jerseyboy wrote:
went down to denton, md on the choptank....target.... (show quote)
Oh man! Really sorry you couldn't land it. Sounds like a great fight tho!
Feb 27, 2024 11:31:34 #
bucky buckner
Loc: murrells inlet SC
jerseyboy wrote:
went down to denton, md on the choptank....target.... (show quote)
Well Mr. Boy you know what is said , he big one always gets away . sorry for your loss
Feb 27, 2024 11:33:04 #
jerseyboy wrote:
went down to denton, md on the choptank....target.... (show quote)
jerseyboy : Excellent fishing story, unlike many I've heard, the unvarnished truth. You are to be commended for your honesty. Now.....get your gear ready for next time, and give it another shot.
Feb 27, 2024 12:00:18 #
jerseyboy wrote:
went down to denton, md on the choptank....target.... (show quote)
My dad always said 'plan for the worst, but prepare for the best'. He was usually talking about fishing when he said that. I have updated that saying to 'its better to have and not need it than to need it and not have it'.
Feb 27, 2024 14:02:06 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
Look at it this way. He will be twice as big in six months as the story gets repeated.
Feb 27, 2024 17:30:45 #
Gmchief
Loc: New Hampshire coast
Same here. Was in the line waiting for the ferry. Had time for one cast. Hooked a cow striper. Got her to the sea wall, gaff was in the van. Drug her back to the van and got the back door open. Got the gaff and extended it, all one handed while holding the pole. Then she rolled and I watched the line slide up her back and catch on the jig. Yep, pulled the hook 😒. She had to have been close to 48”. 🤷♂️. Still, nice memories
Feb 27, 2024 18:23:41 #
Bcmech1 wrote:
My dad always said 'plan for the worst, but prepare for the best'. He was usually talking about fishing when he said that. I have updated that saying to 'its better to have and not need it than to need it and not have it'.
… especially at this low cost! 🤣
Feb 27, 2024 20:40:06 #
Sounds like us this fall when we started Tog fishing. Started out with 30lb leader, got broken off WAY too damn many times. So we upgraded to 50 and still got broke off, M lost a really big Tog right at the boat. Now we're using 80lb and not losing nearly as many. Live and learn.
Feb 28, 2024 09:50:21 #
Feb 28, 2024 10:42:10 #
tcass
Loc: MD
i had a similar incident on the Patuxent long ago in early spring, just south of the Route 4 bridge. Me in a buddy were in my Jon Boat about 1/2 mile below the bridge looking for cats or anything that would bite using cut bait. Bam, something hit my Rino rod and it was off to the races. it was a big rockfish. just as i got it to the boat to pick it out of the water, the rod broke just above the handle. i was disappointed but it sure was fun.
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