Cape Fair 12/4 with OA member.

[cheesemaster]

Hammer Time and I launched at Bridgeport at 7:00am and it was chilly.  Started at the riprap on the bridge and Hammer caught one black after about 2 casts on a homemade jig and I thought it was going to be crazy good all day in the rain and clouds. I caught a short spot right after he caught his on a jerkbait and I was really expecting an exciting day. 

We caught a total of 20 or 25 with 4 or 5 keepers. Hammer caught the largest bass at 3 lbs even. We had a couple keeper Smallmouths. Caught several on a Wiggle Wart and jerkbait, by far the most productive lures today. I landed a 40lb Spoonbill that took 15 minutes to get up to the boat. Snagged her in the tail - wow - that was fun, just ripping off line!!!  Off the water right at 2:00.

Here's a couple pictures of the man eating Spoonbill. 

Fishing is so much FUN!!! You never know how it's going to turn out.

[Hammer time]

Had a awesome time fishing with Cheese, he's a great fisherman and even a better guy. 

We had a fun swapping fishing stories and technics. When he set the hook on that spoonbill we both thought huge bass, he hollered out I got a good one, I looked up and seen line pealing toward deep water and was waiting for the big bass to jump! No jump, line was pealing off his real and I figured huge flat head. After 15-20 minutes he wore down the huge spoonbill. Had to 40-45 pounder!

What a experience to be a part of, and witness!

[jim m]

sounds like you had a great time, I've had the pleasure of meeting hammer in person maybe I can meet cheese sometime as we all live close

[m&m]

Sounds like you guys had a great time AND caught fish also. This forum brings so many people together that otherwise would remain strangers.  Congratulations to all of the forum members. You folks make me proud to be a member.

Mike

 

[Nitro 750]

Thanks for the report Cheese, that is one long nose bass!!!