stripers in the cold 2-27-11

Hey All,

 This is my first report and it's land based. I'm hoping that comes to an end soon: Finally have access to a yak, now I just need all the "stuff" to get out in it.

As the report date indicates, I was out last sunday. We'd been in a "good" cold spell for more than 5 days. The water temp had dropped to a cool 49 to 50 and the air temp warmed to a nice 62, on a sunny day, with winds in the 5 to 10 mph.
 I figured, that I'd let the day's sun warm the water a little before walking out into the mudflats in search of fish. It was a little after 10am before I made the first cast, throwing a live mudsucker on a barbless circle, with a sliding set up. It wan't too long before the first fish came along. Then, it shut down.
 After walking for hours, the sun set; the air temp dropped big-time,,,,and,,,,,here's where it gets crazy: The bite came on!!!???? What? All day, I couldn't entice sheeeet, but now that I'm down to my last couple of muddies and the weather is painfully cold,,,,now they want to play...??? Yup, yup. With the last couple, a friend and I managed 4 to hand and a couple of missed hits. Crazy fish that's why I love 'em.

I got pics, just haven't tried to post 'em on this sight yet.

Welcome to NCKA!! Now that ya got yourself a yak, I'm quite sure that there will be less reports from the shore once your plastic is all set up Wtg, on catching some stripers, and I look forward to getting otw with ya!

Welcome to the madness as we all call it. Great first fishing report bro. Just remember, we all love fish porn. Looking forward to hooking up with you
soon.

Jedmo

Finally have access to a yak, now I just need all the "stuff" to get out in it.

I bet at a hookup, the participants can show up with their extra gear to use for the day so u don't have to wait. Go minimal, with safety in mind- less stuff to lose. 

Peace, y'all

No picture = never happened  (Just kidding)  Welcome to NCKA and I'm sure you'll find a wealth of information on pimpping your yak here.  There're about 6-7 of us live Vallejo and I live in Benicia so hope to see you OTW soon.

Sailfish, although I kinda like it that way, , I'll post a few just to make sure I can do it. Let's see how this goes.....

Man that's a nice fish  Thanks for the report!!

Welcome to the board

WTTM- Nice stripes bro

Beautiful fish!  Love that first shot.  Good to see you're still on em dude.

Welcome to the madness!


Now, can you please put me on some big striper?   

WTTM very nice fish. Don't rush the yak make sure you have your safety gear first

Thanks All,

 As I threw on my rain gear yesterday to hit some stripers, I wondered, and this is a question, "Couldn't I just wear my cover all slickers, instead of waders? After watching a bunch of vids, I'm not worried about the waders with a belt, but it'd be kinda bulky with all the other clothing for nightime fishing?"
 Went 4 for 6 on take downs yesterday, fish to 24". They're happy about the no freezing nights and spring is just around the corner. It's gonna be an epic year!!! knocking on my head.

You had an awesome night bro. Congrats

Jedmo

WTG. Nice catch!!