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Aug 14, 2023 23:24:05   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of the tide. But when we finally got to the fishin grounds we couldn't find the fish right away.
Finally started trollin and picked up a couple. First one was a keeper, just barely, so it was released.
Fished pretty hard for a couple hours but just couldn find em.
Finally hooked into a really nice one and it started runnin hard towards some pilings and I had to put too much pressure on it to try to turn it. Pulled the hook. We only got a glimpse of the fish and what we saw was bout 18 inches of it's back. No head or tail.
Would really like to have landed it OR at least seen it up by the boat. OH WELL.
We did finally put 2 in the live well. A 21 1/2 and a 22 incher.
We lost several fish today but we did manage to boat 16. But only bout 5 or 6 at the most were keepers. All the rest were shorts.
Rich , George and I will be goin out to the Pet instead of the Napa next.
Just 1 pic of the 2 before filleting.



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Aug 15, 2023 00:23:45   #
NJ219bands Loc: New Jersey
 
Nice 👍

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Aug 15, 2023 05:57:19   #
OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin
 
Well Saw, you made the best of it, congrats and good luck on the Pet.

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Aug 15, 2023 07:06:17   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
OJdidit wrote:
Well Saw, you made the best of it, congrats and good luck on the Pet.


Good morning, Steve, You had some action, that is a good thing. Have a good day, my friend.



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Aug 15, 2023 07:49:30   #
DCGravity Loc: Fairfax, VA (by way of Cleveland OH)
 
flyguy wrote:
Good morning, Steve, You had some action, that is a good thing. Have a good day, my friend.


Hey, there's all the blowfish the Jersey stagers are looking for! 🐡 🐡🐡 Good morning, Leo.

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Aug 15, 2023 08:22:24   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
saw1 wrote:
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of the tide. But when we finally got to the fishin grounds we couldn't find the fish right away.
Finally started trollin and picked up a couple. First one was a keeper, just barely, so it was released.
Fished pretty hard for a couple hours but just couldn find em.
Finally hooked into a really nice one and it started runnin hard towards some pilings and I had to put too much pressure on it to try to turn it. Pulled the hook. We only got a glimpse of the fish and what we saw was bout 18 inches of it's back. No head or tail.
Would really like to have landed it OR at least seen it up by the boat. OH WELL.
We did finally put 2 in the live well. A 21 1/2 and a 22 incher.
We lost several fish today but we did manage to boat 16. But only bout 5 or 6 at the most were keepers. All the rest were shorts.
Rich , George and I will be goin out to the Pet instead of the Napa next.
Just 1 pic of the 2 before filleting.
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of th... (show quote)


It sounds like a weird day from coast to coast Steve. Glad it picked up for you guys too. The legends of the big ones that get away, grows. Good luck on your next trip with the guys.

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Aug 15, 2023 11:15:47   #
Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina
 
saw1 wrote:
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of the tide. But when we finally got to the fishin grounds we couldn't find the fish right away.
Finally started trollin and picked up a couple. First one was a keeper, just barely, so it was released.
Fished pretty hard for a couple hours but just couldn find em.
Finally hooked into a really nice one and it started runnin hard towards some pilings and I had to put too much pressure on it to try to turn it. Pulled the hook. We only got a glimpse of the fish and what we saw was bout 18 inches of it's back. No head or tail.
Would really like to have landed it OR at least seen it up by the boat. OH WELL.
We did finally put 2 in the live well. A 21 1/2 and a 22 incher.
We lost several fish today but we did manage to boat 16. But only bout 5 or 6 at the most were keepers. All the rest were shorts.
Rich , George and I will be goin out to the Pet instead of the Napa next.
Just 1 pic of the 2 before filleting.
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of th... (show quote)


Nice report Saw. Keep up the good work

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Aug 15, 2023 12:22:56   #
Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA
 
saw1 wrote:
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of the tide. But when we finally got to the fishin grounds we couldn't find the fish right away.
Finally started trollin and picked up a couple. First one was a keeper, just barely, so it was released.
Fished pretty hard for a couple hours but just couldn find em.
Finally hooked into a really nice one and it started runnin hard towards some pilings and I had to put too much pressure on it to try to turn it. Pulled the hook. We only got a glimpse of the fish and what we saw was bout 18 inches of it's back. No head or tail.
Would really like to have landed it OR at least seen it up by the boat. OH WELL.
We did finally put 2 in the live well. A 21 1/2 and a 22 incher.
We lost several fish today but we did manage to boat 16. But only bout 5 or 6 at the most were keepers. All the rest were shorts.
Rich , George and I will be goin out to the Pet instead of the Napa next.
Just 1 pic of the 2 before filleting.
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of th... (show quote)


Hey Steve,
At least you were out on the water, fishing :-) Beats work any day!

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Aug 15, 2023 12:56:32   #
Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio
 
saw1 wrote:
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of the tide. But when we finally got to the fishin grounds we couldn't find the fish right away.
Finally started trollin and picked up a couple. First one was a keeper, just barely, so it was released.
Fished pretty hard for a couple hours but just couldn find em.
Finally hooked into a really nice one and it started runnin hard towards some pilings and I had to put too much pressure on it to try to turn it. Pulled the hook. We only got a glimpse of the fish and what we saw was bout 18 inches of it's back. No head or tail.
Would really like to have landed it OR at least seen it up by the boat. OH WELL.
We did finally put 2 in the live well. A 21 1/2 and a 22 incher.
We lost several fish today but we did manage to boat 16. But only bout 5 or 6 at the most were keepers. All the rest were shorts.
Rich , George and I will be goin out to the Pet instead of the Napa next.
Just 1 pic of the 2 before filleting.
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of th... (show quote)


Way to hang in there guys 👍

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Aug 15, 2023 15:07:41   #
mm Loc: Napa, Ca
 
Didn't hook up with you, do you have a bass boat trailer? thought that might be you out before us. went out to the flats and we think you waved and went into a slough south of us. My boat doesn't like shallow water. Went back upriver and hooked a nice 22". That was the only fish yesterday. Catch up with you sometime.
Milt.

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Aug 15, 2023 15:21:53   #
Bcmech1 Loc: Clinton Wisconsin
 
saw1 wrote:
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of the tide. But when we finally got to the fishin grounds we couldn't find the fish right away.
Finally started trollin and picked up a couple. First one was a keeper, just barely, so it was released.
Fished pretty hard for a couple hours but just couldn find em.
Finally hooked into a really nice one and it started runnin hard towards some pilings and I had to put too much pressure on it to try to turn it. Pulled the hook. We only got a glimpse of the fish and what we saw was bout 18 inches of it's back. No head or tail.
Would really like to have landed it OR at least seen it up by the boat. OH WELL.
We did finally put 2 in the live well. A 21 1/2 and a 22 incher.
We lost several fish today but we did manage to boat 16. But only bout 5 or 6 at the most were keepers. All the rest were shorts.
Rich , George and I will be goin out to the Pet instead of the Napa next.
Just 1 pic of the 2 before filleting.
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of th... (show quote)


I knew you'd find some Steve, you always do

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Aug 16, 2023 01:11:18   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
mm wrote:
Didn't hook up with you, do you have a bass boat trailer? thought that might be you out before us. went out to the flats and we think you waved and went into a slough south of us. My boat doesn't like shallow water. Went back upriver and hooked a nice 22". That was the only fish yesterday. Catch up with you sometime.
Milt.


Yeah , that might have been us.
Got into that little back bay and hit something that was bout 1 1/2 feet under the water and dinged the prop a little, not bad though.
Gotta be real careful when you go out to those flats you never know what you might hit.

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Aug 16, 2023 23:00:36   #
stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City
 
saw1 wrote:
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of the tide. But when we finally got to the fishin grounds we couldn't find the fish right away.
Finally started trollin and picked up a couple. First one was a keeper, just barely, so it was released.
Fished pretty hard for a couple hours but just couldn find em.
Finally hooked into a really nice one and it started runnin hard towards some pilings and I had to put too much pressure on it to try to turn it. Pulled the hook. We only got a glimpse of the fish and what we saw was bout 18 inches of it's back. No head or tail.
Would really like to have landed it OR at least seen it up by the boat. OH WELL.
We did finally put 2 in the live well. A 21 1/2 and a 22 incher.
We lost several fish today but we did manage to boat 16. But only bout 5 or 6 at the most were keepers. All the rest were shorts.
Rich , George and I will be goin out to the Pet instead of the Napa next.
Just 1 pic of the 2 before filleting.
Well guys, we kinda got a late start because of th... (show quote)


Good to see you’re still after them and finding them. Way to go my friend!

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Aug 16, 2023 23:08:49   #
saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor
 
stuco wrote:
Good to see you’re still after them and finding them. Way to go my friend!


Hey Stuco, where and how you been. Haven't heard from you in awhile.

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Aug 16, 2023 23:11:01   #
stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City
 
I’m doing great, just haven’t had a lot of time to check on all of you lately. I have done a bit of fishing this summer but work has kept me busy. Good to hear from you.

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