Monte's

Figured I'd go a enjoy Veteran's day by soaking some bait at Monte's. I got there at first light and couldn't believe how crowded it was.  Must be a popular place? I paddled back to the same spot I was at on Monday and while baiting up another big daddy comes flying out of the water only ten feet from me.  HOLY SH.. It scared the crap out of me!  Being a sturgeon novice, I think I may have missed a bite cause I notice my rod doing the old slow pump at the same time marking a big fish.  How do you no when it's a fish or just the current?  I wasn't sure if someone was knocking so I gave it a couple more seconds then swung for the fences...nobody was home.  O'well. I did end up hooking into a few stripers though.  I kept one 24"er for dinner plus release half a dozen shakers. Sorry no pictures but maybe if I go this weekend I'll take a few.
   To all you Veteran's out there, Thank You for your service and God Bless you all!

If you THINK its a dino bite.....SWING!

I was getting a little frustrated because sometimes if the kayak started to swing left or right my rod would start that pump motion too. Definitely a awesome feeling and a bit scary knowing there's a monster swimming under you.  Can't wait to mix it up with one of those

I think I may have missed a bite cause I notice my rod doing the old slow pump at the same time marking a big fish.  How do you no when it's a fish or just the current? 

You should be able to feel the sturgeon tug if you hold your rod.

Just "swing away"    Thanks for the report RR.

I was going to suggest the same thing to hold the rod in your hand. Goodluck
next time.

Jedmo

That swinging tide can be confusing, best to hold the rod during that time, you WILL feel the difference,

Thanks for the report, probably hit it Monday after work....

Thanks for the pointers.  Hope to hit it up again this weekend. 

If the lot was full, it means the bite is ON!!  Thanks for the report and details. Reads like you hooked a meal.
 and if you go again?, always remember this:
.....aREPORTis99%BETTERwithATleastONEpic.  

when the tide slows down and the boat starts swingin then watch your linemore then ur rod tip , get toknow the rythum of things so anything off beat is a bite!@

when the tide slows down and the boat starts swingin then watch your linemore then ur rod tip , get toknow the rythum of things so anything off beat is a bite!@

im soooo gonna do that now....THANKS!

I've hooked 3 sturgeon in Montys and each one bit the same. Soft... really soft. I'm pretty convinced that holding your rod is pretty much a must there. You can definitely feel the difference between bites and junk in the water. But, if in doubt... swing away... it's way better to strike out swinging than thinking what if...

freddie