7/12 Westport south
Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:08 pm
I've been following the forums for a while, but new to the site as of today. I've been very impressed with the generosity of the members regarding hardware, techniques, etc. in comparison to other forums. It's contagious and it makes the sport better for everyone.
I fished Sunday morning south of Westport with my son and did OK. Had some flea trouble last week but none at all this weekend. Went 3 for 4 on salmon in about 2 and a half hours. 3 between 20" and about 24" and 1 cookie cutter. Healthy fish but all except the small one had scars. The biggest of the 4 fell through a previously unknown hole in the net, I thought the line broke and managed to grab the swivel at the leading edge of the slider as it passed thought the net. A second after I grabbed it the fish broke off and took the spoon that was catching all the fish - an all white #1 Honeybee with a diagonal purple stripe (at 90 feet). A combination of operator error, mechanical failure and stupidity under pressure. The only other spoon that hit was a black and purple honeybee which took a 24" slimer at 75'. All released except for one which was released to the barbeque. Cant wait to get out again, and thanks to everyone.
I fished Sunday morning south of Westport with my son and did OK. Had some flea trouble last week but none at all this weekend. Went 3 for 4 on salmon in about 2 and a half hours. 3 between 20" and about 24" and 1 cookie cutter. Healthy fish but all except the small one had scars. The biggest of the 4 fell through a previously unknown hole in the net, I thought the line broke and managed to grab the swivel at the leading edge of the slider as it passed thought the net. A second after I grabbed it the fish broke off and took the spoon that was catching all the fish - an all white #1 Honeybee with a diagonal purple stripe (at 90 feet). A combination of operator error, mechanical failure and stupidity under pressure. The only other spoon that hit was a black and purple honeybee which took a 24" slimer at 75'. All released except for one which was released to the barbeque. Cant wait to get out again, and thanks to everyone.