Thursday 17 July - Late Post

A late post since we just returned from a trip to Albany, where we participated in squadron mate Capt. Jamie Pierce's retirement.  Took Thursday afternoon off to take advantage of the low temps and light winds to try the Bay Bridge.  Hit the water about 3:00 PM and headed to the eastern side of the bridge.  Set up at piling 51A on the northern span, dropped the anchor, the chum bucket, and baited up with cut Alewife.

The down side of the day was that fishing was a bit slow.  We only picked up four Stripers, three of which were around 20-21 inches.  The fourth was around 18.  On the up side, we were the only ones catching.  Easy to tell that when you pick your head up from watching your rods to see about a dozen boats have magically appeared around you.

Finished the day by trying some top water plugs off Hacketts.  The low winds made conditions perfect for some action, but the fish weren't there yet.  According to LT. Salt Life and the experts at Anglers, the Stripers are spread out awaiting the arrival of the summer Spot run.  When that happens it'll be time to do some live lining, with late summer and fall top water fly fishing just around the corner.

Tight lines.  MikeDFishing.