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FishOn860
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Location: Hartford, CT
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 Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:26 pm Post subject: Striper in the surf |
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Went out the other night for a few hours before and during high tide, was there for more than a hour before I got some action but when my line started running I knew I had something decent. Didnt have a measuring tape but im guessing around 3 feet. Fish was released and swam off after being revived for around 15 minutes.
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fishfinder
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Location: Naugatuck, Ct.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job. Man its tough lately. Ive been getting like 1 per every 4 outings.
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Aroz
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Location: Wethersfield
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:27 am Post subject: |
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| Nice fish! Plugs or bait if you dont mind me asking? |
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FishOn860
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Yeah its been rough after all the rain and thunderstorms last month but it should improve everyday, I was using bunker chunks.
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Aroz
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| FishOn860 wrote: | | Yeah its been rough after all the rain and thunderstorms last month but it should improve everyday, I was using bunker chunks. |
Yeah i hear ya. We've been targeting stripers the last few outtings and it's been tough so we've resorted to fluking. The last decent sized striper we caught has come off bunker chunks also. |
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FishOn860
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:23 am Post subject: |
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are you using boat or surf fishing?
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RobO
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job with the striper from shore.
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Crest Daddy
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Nice job and for future reference keep the fish if it takes that long to revive. Chances are it's going to die due to the lactic acid built up in the fish from the battle. Not trying to be a downer but trying to let you on to something...
" High muscular activity and stress during fighting causes disturbances in fish tissues and organs. These changes occur in the fishes blood and may be severe enough to alter normal physiology and behavior and ultimately compromise survival. In some cases, fish may die, either on the line or more likely after release. Changes in blood chemistry can be compared to several variables which are associated with the fight such as tackle type, fight time, water temperature, and fish size. Findings show that these fish exhibit fluctuations in blood pH and blood levels of hormones, electrolytes, and metabolites due to the fights associated with rod and reel angling. For example, the metabolic byproduct of anaerobic glycolysis is lactic acid. Rough handling of fish, internal hook damage, and excessive time out of water can cause irreparable damage to a fish that is released. Recovery may take days or months if the fish survives at all, and will require a metabolic cost. Physiological stress can be minimized by reducing fight and handling time. However, physical trauma can only be reduced through conscious efforts of anglers when choosing to release a fish. Hook design, handling methods, and experience all play a major role in proper release of Stripers."
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FishOn860
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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I was thinking about keeping him but he kept moving his tail slowly until he eventually snapped out of it and swam off normally.
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Hendy Spinner
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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| nice job in tough times! |
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fishfinder
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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Fishing is definitely picking up, got 3 tonight. 1 was 33", 1 was about 31" and the other about 16" buit at least they are around again.
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HikerB
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| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:07 am Post subject: |
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| I am getting ready for my first surf casting for strippers, any suggestions on where to go? |
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Redneckangler
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Location: Meriden, CT
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| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 11:15 am Post subject: |
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| HikerB wrote: | | I am getting ready for my first surf casting for strippers, any suggestions on where to go? |
Where are you from? Are you looking for eastern or western CT?
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HikerB
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| Western or Eastern doesn't matter |
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FishOn860
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Whatever you do stay away from DEEP docks in Old Lyme that place has completely died in the past few years. Im looking for some new spots myself.
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