Haven't hit salt water for a month of Sunday, so when I got the invite I jumped on it.
We were going after perch in the back bays, so was told all I needed was a UL rod and a M action for stripers.
Had a new UL rod that's never been used, so figured it's time to break it's cherry. Since a trophy perch is 13", I fish this rod the most.
It was a spectacular day....mild temps, light wind, beautiful
It did not take long to get my 1st ever white perch from salt. Bait of choice was small spinners & thanks to one of the board members who sent me some.
Then the fun started. The drag screamed ...then I screamed....then we see this big tail slap the water. Mind you, I'm using 4lb test mono on a hand built UL rod.
Turned out to be a 19" striper and my first keeper.
Ended the day with a pizza and drove home to clean the fish. Filleted the fish last night. Was a little rusty, but after a couple , I finally got into the grove. Gutted six perch, scaled & cooked bachelor style on the grill & invited a buddy over - they are excellent. Fillets are in a wet rub & will go on the smoker later today with pear wood - should be good snak'n.
Oh, I've heard the stories, but can't believe I caught this too.
We were going after perch in the back bays, so was told all I needed was a UL rod and a M action for stripers.
Had a new UL rod that's never been used, so figured it's time to break it's cherry. Since a trophy perch is 13", I fish this rod the most.
It was a spectacular day....mild temps, light wind, beautiful
It did not take long to get my 1st ever white perch from salt. Bait of choice was small spinners & thanks to one of the board members who sent me some.
Then the fun started. The drag screamed ...then I screamed....then we see this big tail slap the water. Mind you, I'm using 4lb test mono on a hand built UL rod.
Turned out to be a 19" striper and my first keeper.
Ended the day with a pizza and drove home to clean the fish. Filleted the fish last night. Was a little rusty, but after a couple , I finally got into the grove. Gutted six perch, scaled & cooked bachelor style on the grill & invited a buddy over - they are excellent. Fillets are in a wet rub & will go on the smoker later today with pear wood - should be good snak'n.
Oh, I've heard the stories, but can't believe I caught this too.
