First Blood AOTY 1-1-08

Decided to start the year of on the right foot and went fishing.
Took the yak to the Port Of Sacto and launched around 12:30 with a dozen jumbo minnows.
Only landed one striper between 21''and 22''...BUT.....because I do not have the official AOTY measuring device yet I am going to call this one 20.5''.
I at least drew first blood for the year even though I released it unharmed.
It is quite a challenge to get an accurate measurement AND a photo when you are FROZEN and the fish is flopping all over the place.
VERY much looking forward to the new measuring device for when I catch a contender!!!
I had to pick a different place to land then from where I launched because of the tide drop and no way could I get out from where I launched.
It was close enough to the vehicle not to even make a difference.
You can see the change in water height between the first and last pics. Same spot.

Tote,
Looks like you were the only one out there.  I thought Lake Natoma might be worth trying, but it was too cold for me this morning. 
Where'd you buy the bait?

Mark

Tote,
Looks like you were the only one out there.  I thought Lake Natoma might be worth trying, but it was too cold for me this morning. 
Where'd you buy the bait?
Mark

Broadway Bait. I called the other day to make sure they would be open.

WTG Mike-

I've been wanting to try the Port but, didn't want to try for a stripper when I already had one on the board. It's different story now though. I hear some hogs come out of there.

Freddie

Right on Tote!!!!!

   Think I have a present for ya ............ Danglin

Alright Mike! You're the first one in first place.

Way to draw 1st blood, Brutha!  Great report and energy for starting the year off right.

 

Mike!...take it EASY BUD!  you got a WHOLE YEAR ahead of ya.  
waytogetitstarted!

Nice way to start Mike! It looked a little chilly!

CHEERS!

Tote good job on the first blood strike. But where is the shrimp plater?

Tote good job on the first blood strike. But where is the shrimp plater?

New Years resolution is more fishing and less eating!!!!

Hey Tote , it's been a while ! Nice job on the bass . i'd like to come up your way some time and try a spot of yours !