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Author:
RISEABOVE
Date:
Oct 16, 2007
Subject:
Late Season Saltwater primer...
Message:
So i am trying to get into saltwater fishing before the season passes me by. Thus far i have have little to no luck though everyone says the fishing is great.... I am fishing at night mostly (6-11 P.M.) in and around the Housatonic River where i am putting in at the state ramp. I can see big bait balls on the fish finder and i can see the bait jumping about with the occasional big splash, but i can't seem to hook anything up. I am using # 5-8 hooks with Bunker or Mackerel chunks which i generally just let sit on the bottom using a 3-4 oz. weight on a slider and i bought a few lures that the guy at Stratford Bait and tackle said i should have (i have been casting and retrieving them). I have even trolled with some rubber eels (I've had these hit but once the line was bit through and once i couldn't hook up after the fish ran with it. I don't care what i catch just as long as its fun and i can eat it once in a while. Really i don't even know what pole/rig is good to use (length/action/etc.) I'm not looking for any trade secrets here just a little advice. Anything you got is much appreciated. Like how long should you sit there without catching a whiff before you move on for instance??? Thanks.
Author:
ploplopfizzfizz
Date:
Oct 16, 2007
Message:
Sometimes it is something so minor that stops you from catching fish.That place has ton of bass and blues.One big fish and you will be hooked. Try chunks in the current and on bottom. 1.When weighted are they connected to the snap or is there a linefinder involved? 2.What do u do for work? for example someone that works with raw materials or a mechanic has scents built into there hands and skin. 3.Are you fishing near dropoffs or structure? 4.What type of line and what pound test are u using? These few things should atleast get you started
Author:
RISEABOVE
Date:
Oct 17, 2007
Message:
For weight i am just using a slider on my line, i thought about switching to a three way but not real sure how to rig it. Work at a machine shop but rarely touch the parts (in sales)...guess that's where the rubber glove advice i got earlier came from... Have a fish/depth finder not sure how to read the structure but i try to get myself on drop offs...can't tell where though, should it be a steep drop? In the river i can't really tell if i'm getting my line where i want it because of the flow... Using 20lb now with steel leader, just some brand i picked up at the bait store. I prefer to go as light as possible but i can't tell what the best all around pole to get is is...can't afford to pick up more than one this season and the one i'm using is ok for casting but its a little tough to get any feel out of it once i have a 2+ oz weight on there...
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