Took a break...Striper fishing

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:01 pm

Took a break from the woods this week and hit the Chesapeake Bay for some striper fishing. The big fish have moved into the bay. I caught this 42 incher. Heading back up to deer camp tomorrow, a fish fry is planned for dinner this week.

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 4:27 pm

I would love to get away some Winter and do that Rich but it is not in the cards right now. I look at the OBX reports all Winter and see those hogs that they catch. Nice Going!!!!!!

Cedrus · Post by **Cedrus** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:13 pm

Wow! Nice cow Rich. That's a slab!! Surfcasting or fishing by boat??
My biggest stripers landed (and released due to length regs.) in Maine were a couple 35 inchers and a 37" cow. All were caught from the shore (rocks and/or beach) at night, using cut bait. I'll try to dig up a photo or two.

Stripers are fantastic eating.

XbowMisiu · Post by **XbowMisiu** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 8:18 pm

WOW Rich, this is a beauty! Way to go!!!

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 8:23 pm

Very nice!

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:03 pm

Nice fish! I'm going on the 27th with three others for stripers. There's always something outdoors to do around here all year long!

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 7:15 am

The fish were caught from my buddies 24ft Grady White. My 42 inch fish was small compared to some of the big ones out there right now. Here is a picture of the 47 inch, 54 pounder my buddy caught the day after with his dad. What a memory that day will be for both of them.

chessy · Post by **chessy** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:39 am

i miss my stripper fishing... just informed the wife... next christmas we will be in virgina fishing i have not been hunting there in 2 years my kids are older now and i think they will apreciate going away for christmas... i love casting for them with top water plugs.... never caught any big ones 22lbs was my biggest... but they sure are good to eat..

PRB · Post by **PRB** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:10 am

I bet thats fun catching fish that big. Congratulations.