5th's Last Trip 2017 ?

[5th Tuition]

Knowing we had a long ride home, we left the fish biting. Lou was "done" for the day anyway He just turned 71 years old last month and I hope I still get out as often as he does to enjoy this resource.
The weather was supposed to deteriorate as the day went on, and indeed, it started snowing on our way back to the boat ramp. The intensity progressed as we ran north, and we soon found the boat covered in snow
It couldn't have been a more fitting end to the day, and possibly the season.

I can't think of a better way to finish. We arrived at my house after dark, and cleaned fish. Man, were they cold I was hoping not to cut my fingers with the filet knife, because odds were I would never feel the blade until it was too late



Mako Mike; I hope you enjoy the post. Heal quickly and we will get you out of the house for a couple of beers, some winter fishing shows, and ultimately back on the boat to catch some 2018 rockfish.
Thanks to Mike and Lou for a great trip, and yes, I did have one "celebratory" beer to mark the end of 2017 with Mike (Garlein) and Lou.

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[Breakaway]

Nice work Marty! That afternoon bite has been very predictable. Out of six trips I missed it one time. Did a spur of the moment 2 hour solo trip the day before you, and it was absolutely the best. It was getting dark, and I knew I needed to go, but the fish kept biting. I decided to quit as soon as I made a cast that didn't result in a fish. After 8 straight nice fish I finally failed to catch a fish and ran back in complete darkness.

Anyone still fishing up the bay, they are having a similar late afternoon bite. I fished yesterday afternoon out of Deale with a friend, and the fishing was very good also!

[5th Tuition]

Have to thank Jeff (Breakaway) for the info about fishing his area
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[Mako mike]

Damn talk about detailed! I thought I was reading the old man and the sea for a minute! Thanks for the report, I.T lifts my spirits even though I can’t be there.

[5th Tuition]

Originally Posted by Mako mike

Damn talk about detailed! I thought I was reading the old man and the sea for a minute! Thanks for the report, I.T lifts my spirits even though I can’t be there.

Mike, I wish you could have been with us. There probably won't be many more fishing reports; so you can re-read this any time this winter to get your fishing "fix"

I'm hoping the snow on the boat rinses all the salt of her. Looks like she is wrapped in cotton sitting across the street

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[Rockin' Robin]

Thanks for the great report, Marty... I feel like I was there. I no longer feel like I need to make the 2 hour run to experience it!