Author Topic: Upper New York Bay 9-1-13 This is why we don't litter (Read 4638 times)

gymrat987654321 · « **on:** September 01, 2013, 07:36:58 PM »

Fished for snappers for about an hour and a half tonight. Had plenty follow my lures and hooked up with one only to lose it. I did catch one striper though. It hit my lure in an odd area where I was fishing that was extremely calm and shallow. The first thing I noticed is how big the striper was compared to the fish and animals I usually see there and how out of place it seemed. Next, I'm ready for it to put up a good fight and I get a little nervous that I might lose this fish on my super light tackle without a working drag and 2# test that has been on the reel since the 90's. To my surprise the fish doesn't fight at all and comes in very peacefully. While still in the water I notice something on its side, I think its some kind of parasite. As I'm thinking of how to pull this fish up without breaking my line, I notice its a plastic ring. I lip the fish and bring it up. Quickly unhook it and pull the plastic ring off of the fish. I really hope this fish makes it. It didn't put up much of a fight and seemed weak and out of place but swam off nicely. Just a reminder to put waste in its place.

njbob49 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2013, 08:06:34 PM »

Nice report and great job on releasing that striper after taking the ring off it.

I am positive you will be rewarded with some good karma for your kindness and caring nature. I have seen fluke with missing tails and big bites in the sides from bluefish, and they survived. Hopefully that will happen with that striper.

Tight Lines,
Bob G

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Author Topic: Upper New York Bay 9-1-13 This is why we don't litter (Read 4638 times)