At last
 

Finally a window of opportunity where I was able to take the boat out for the first time this season! Mind you, it's nothing like MJ's first outing, but for a novice fisherman it was good for me! (and I needed it!) Although I did not get a keeper (caught 2 that were 27 inches:bat:), I caught more than a dozen of Stripers.

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Any time you get out and get fish too is a great trip in my book....I still havent had my boat out to the ocean yet...only the lake once for a shakedown and quick cruise....did manage to get 2 fishing trips in on my friends boat which makes me feel like I've been out some so I dont feel too lame.....

Nice job!

What Rob said!! There's a fine line between fishing and standing around looking stupid. You were fishing!! Good looking striper! :clap:

A Bad Day Fishing Is Better Than A Good Day Working!
 

Never forget that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I primarily tarpon fish and the guideline is:

A. If you see Tarpon, that is great

B. If you hook a Tarpon, that is fantastic

C. If you boat a Tarpon, it is Phenomenal

I had the fortune of boating five (5) last year....

Very good trip report.. :clap:

Thanks,

Thirdcoast

Enjoy every minute you got in nature whether it is productive or not, you only get so many
Good Stripe buddy:beer:

Nice pullage. You'll get the meat fish next time. :beer: