Sunday morning trip to Island Beach State Park
Nov 22, 2020 16:05:15 #
Earlier today, with winds blowing towards the beach and an overcast sky, I decided to make a run over to check out Island Beach State Park. I can report that the beach was busy with anglers but I cannot say that anyone was landing fish.
Since I was going to be there less than two hours, I decided to use up some brine shrimp that I had stored in the garage as my only bait. Oddly, about 1/3 of the time, when I reeled in my line, the shrimp was replaced by a sand crab.
Now I know that no one wants to catch sand crabs but it does raise a question. If all I caught were live sand crabs, was I "skunked"? An optimist would probably say "no".
That's my story and I am sticking to it...!!!
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Since I was going to be there less than two hours, I decided to use up some brine shrimp that I had stored in the garage as my only bait. Oddly, about 1/3 of the time, when I reeled in my line, the shrimp was replaced by a sand crab.
Now I know that no one wants to catch sand crabs but it does raise a question. If all I caught were live sand crabs, was I "skunked"? An optimist would probably say "no".
That's my story and I am sticking to it...!!!
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Nov 22, 2020 16:19:58 #
Nov 22, 2020 17:11:54 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
If I am targeting larger fish and end up with small bluegill, I enjoy the bluegill, but consider myself skunked. Sometimes I fish for bluegill.
Nov 22, 2020 17:14:13 #
Your story and stick to it! To be skunked or not to be skunked - its your story and stick to it.
Nov 22, 2020 17:16:32 #
Nov 22, 2020 17:16:43 #
You were fishing and you didn't catch any fish, SKUNKED!
Nov 22, 2020 17:22:09 #
Nov 22, 2020 17:31:56 #
I read the fishing report for LBI, it says they're bringing them in off the beach there, was thinking of heading down there sometime this week
Nov 22, 2020 18:05:31 #
Lee626 wrote:
I read the fishing report for LBI, it says they're bringing them in off the beach there, was thinking of heading down there sometime this week
Check my brother bob post.
Nov 22, 2020 18:26:37 #
Flytier wrote:
Check my brother bob post.
Which ones that
Nov 22, 2020 21:22:44 #
Nov 23, 2020 15:42:26 #
Bob The Fish
Loc: Central Florida
Tie a whole clam on a # 5 hooks on a high low rig and 3-4 oz pyramid lead weight
Adjust the weight according to the wind
Use elastic string to tie on the clam wrap the clam around the hook.
Sand spike the rod and enjoy the view
Do not walk away from the rod
Adjust the weight according to the wind
Use elastic string to tie on the clam wrap the clam around the hook.
Sand spike the rod and enjoy the view
Do not walk away from the rod
Nov 23, 2020 17:13:18 #
EastCoast wrote:
Earlier today, with winds blowing towards the beac... (show quote)
crabs have no fins....skunked
Nov 23, 2020 17:27:11 #
greenery1
Loc: Spokane WA
EastCoast wrote:
Earlier today, with winds blowing towards the beac... (show quote)
I agree with someone below who said: "Use them as bait." Yes, strippers and others love them.
Nov 23, 2020 17:56:45 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
greenery1 wrote:
I agree with someone below who said: "Use them as bait." Yes, strippers and others love them.
Okay, so weren’t skunked. You were collecting bait and forgot to go fishing. It’s a story, you have to sell it.
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