In Between Rains 2/17

[jrodda]

Took my Tuesday fishing time to try jetty fishing. Peak low 1530, wind from the southwest at about 10 and getting up to a stiff 15 by 1700.

I was excited to try a new handmade bucktail I got off eBay last month. First cast was to the ocean side of the jetty, into the wind. Hits bottom, give it a twitch and the line just releases. Wtf? Reel up and my leader connection just kind of unraveled. 10# braid to 30# leader, I tied an Alberto by doubling up the braid but it didn't tighten down how it usually does. I should have cut it and tried again. Sad I didn't get a full cast in with the new bucktail, but I ordered two more while I was still on the jetty.

Second cast was with a dropshot, 2oz torpedo and a white z-man fluke. Got it stuck between rocks at my feet and broke off. Should I go home? That's what the stripers would want me to do. I tied on another dropshot.

Kept fishing but switched to the harbor side because it was easier to get my presentation over the rocks without breaking off. Got a few bites while the wind picked up. Finally just as I was about to leave, I get slammed mid-channel by mr. calico.



Called it a last cast fish and went home as the sun was starting to set. Happy to get a little slime on my hands.

[Latimeria]

Trout... Stripers.... Dolphins (Team).... They all are giving you a rough time.  lol

Congrats on the last cast bass though!  It sure has some crisp fins on it.

[Tim524]

Sunset Slime, great way to end the day !