Excellent! That hopper looks like a straight killer!Originally Posted by TOTS
Excellent! That hopper looks like a straight killer!
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It looks too good to use.
It’s been a good spring and early summer so far. Still haven’t hit the tuna grounds but will be soon. A quick photo dump from some trips with friends and family members. Honestly there are many days I have more fun putting people on the fish rather than fishing myself.
Was fishing in the Pamlico off Hatteras week before last... only on the water 2 days (small craft advisories, 25+kt winds a few days, a day setting up the boat after being in storage..)... Was hoping for Drum and Speck, but only caught a few Skate and Bluefish...It’s been a good spring and early summer so far. Still haven’t hit the tuna grounds but will be soon. A quick photo dump from some trips with friends and family members. Honestly there are many days I have more fun putting people on the fish rather than fishing myself.
... and a good sunburn...
Looks like you're having a great time AND catching... Double bonus.
Flounder limits were "0" in OBX... Illegal to have one on the boat... Which is ok by me, I don't like flounder.
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Way cool, @NPV !! I’m just getting into saltwater fly fishing this year. I live on some of the best salt flats around for redfish and sea trout. I plan on taking a few guided trips first to learn the ropes.
Thank you, I’ve been pretty successful on the water. I’m relatively young but I’ve been running a boat for 15 years and fishing for even longer than that so I have a “lot of time on the water”. I definitely understand the setting up of a boat, this is the 4th season with current rig and it’s still a work in progress (read moneypit), I have a laundry list of things left to do to really optimize it and maintain it.Was fishing in the Pamlico off Hatteras week before last... only on the water 2 days (small craft advisories, 25+kt winds a few days, a day setting up the boat after being in storage..)... Was hoping for Drum and Speck, but only caught a few Skate and Bluefish...
Looks like you're having a great time AND catching... Double bonus.
Flounder limits were "0" in OBX... Illegal to have one on the boat... Which is ok by me, I don't like flounder.
I know it’s not your intended species but Bluefish are always fun! Their aggression is almost comical.
Awesome! That’s a smart, and IMO, the best way to break into a new fishery. A good guide will help cut the learning curve down significantly. After that it will be about finding the fish, their patterns, etc. But once you know you can catch them if they’re there (master what you can control) it all becomes easier. I’m no expert when it comes to fly fishing and still throw some tailing loops every now and again but the challenge is fun and for me is a good way to mix things up.
I make the analogy that fly fishing is the bow hunting of the fishing world. The absolute most difficult way of doing it. But it works with my ADD. Keeps me busy and engaged.
My second fish of the year caught on a lure in a local reservoir…
I was introduced to ice fishing this past January and was instantly hooked (pun intended). I quickly bought all the requisite gear at close out prices. Now I’m waiting for ice again.
There’s a feel good story attached to the photo above… an antique that still works!
Got a few rat BFTs today, but it’s always nice to get fish on the first offshore trip of the year.
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