Feathers and Fins Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Ok first im going to brag ive been on a Personal Best streak for awhile for fellow members and kept it going strong today with not just 1 but then Breaking it for Yakfm. I went out this morning with the intent to go to one spot but never left sight of my truck all day. 12 stripers total. The bait was ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you can throw, Keitech, Crank Bait, Spoon, Bucktail, Minnows. It didn't matter! I even got one striper doing a figure 8 at the boat. Anyway I called Yak out to join me and he proceeded to nail his PB of 34lbs but then later that day I guess he got greedy and had to put a 44lb striper in the boat as well. Water temp was 44 all day Location was on the lake oh no I aint telling im going tomorrow. We did pay for it though lol My Thump Yaks Hand 34LBS 44LBS GLORY SHOT....... laker67 1 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beaver-Lake-Arkansas-Fishing-Report/745541178798856
J-Doc Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Some of the best pictures I've seen on here in a while. Now..... I AM NEXT!!!! Dagnabit! Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience!
YAKFM Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Incredible day on the water Scott! You are definitely on a PB hot streak the past few months. And yes J, you are definitely due for a big girl.
PigSooner Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Awesome! Some day I will figure out how to catch fish on this lake! I do more "boat riding" and "fishing" than catching! I will tell you I have been lurking on this site quite some time, I signed up officially last year, but this is my first time to actually post. This year I'm trying to make a commitment to "work- life balance" because it's been off balance for a while now...ha! Not to hijack this thread, but I wanted to thank everyone for the wealth of information contained on the Beaver Lake section. I have been actively going through all of the tips & tricks and taking note on what seems to be successful. With all this info I think even I should be able to catch some fish! Keep up the great work & thanks! fisherofmen11 1
Lance34 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Awesome fishing. Great pics. Congrats Yak on the PB!
cnr Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Nice fish. Good luck tomorrow. I'm not a Striper fisherman so pardon this question, but can Stripers be released? Is it just a catch and keep thing cause they fight to the death? Seems like they are always kept so I guess there is a reason they aren't released.
Feathers and Fins Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 Kept 5 of 12, I release plenty each year and yet to have had a death but you need to treat them gently and be sure to revive them properly.. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beaver-Lake-Arkansas-Fishing-Report/745541178798856
rps Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Stripers tend to spend themselves in the fight. Other than in cold water, the big ones are dead regardless if you let them go. In cold water, F&F's release ratio is the best you can expect.
J-Doc Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I release mine straight to a salt and baking soda brine. Then on the grill with blackened seasoning. Salt water flavor. Backyard Ozark fun. Darn tasty fish! Need marine repair? Send our own forum friend "fishinwrench" a message. He will treat you like family!!! I owe fishinwrench a lot of thanks. He has been a great mechanic with lots of patience!
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