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I was out today and kept marking huge fish suspended around Fort Washington. I thought they might be stripers, but after a bunch of 30-40lb cats I figured the suspended fish just weren't eating.
The bite slowed down, so I headed down to an area near Mt. Vernon that I have graphed and fished a lot over the past year. Sure enough, same thing but closer to the bottom near some significant structure. I got set up and hooked into a 33lb striper. Great fight, but it took her a while to recover. Initially, I released her and she floated back up. I had to pull all my lines and anchor up so I could go net her back up and give her some love. After 15 minutes of intensive care, I let her go again and wished her the best. I don't know what was wrong. The fish came out of 25 feet so air shouldn't have been a problem and the fight didn't last long enough to stress her to death. ???
If you caught a striper out of season and it died, would you eat it? I was trying to figure out if it made more sense to keep it instead of letting it float away. I know the regs, but I don't waste fish or game that I kill.
Pics in a bit. And Ernie, I know you want to know where my spot is. I'll have to show you sometime.
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Dan
That is great! Perhaps that striper had just spawned and was tired?? I definitely want to head down that way. I was going to do that last Friday but my boat headed up to Fletcher's.....I have to really fight the urge in order to head down river.
By the way, I fished with a guy on Saturday that you might know. He's out of Quantico. His name is Major (USMC) Mark Light. We fished a bass tourney together.
Ernie
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rit.05 wrote:
If you caught a striper out of season and it died, would you eat it? I was trying to figure out if it made more sense to keep it instead of letting it float away. I know the regs, but I don't waste fish or game that I kill.
I would not keep it. I believe they could take away your tackle, boat, fishing privileges, etc.
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I agree that I would throw it back...stupid rule but you get to keep your gear!
The other day I left my license in the car and the MD DNR guy still gave me a ticket. I have every and all necessary licenses for the area but I made a mistake (actually old age forgetfulness) and I paid for it.
I want to see a picture of that fish!
Ernie
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I will email you a pic to post. Email me at drittler@msn.com and I will reply.
My buddy caught a 55lb striper near Belvoir this afternoon!! Fresh shad, 25', outgoing tide.
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rit.05 wrote:
My buddy caught a 55lb striper near Belvoir this afternoon!! Fresh shad, 25', outgoing tide.
Holy smokes!!!!! I think I may need to start heading down that way a bit!
Ernie
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Here is a picture of Dan's striper that he caught while he was blue cat fishing!
Very nice and fat!
Ernie
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