Dam End 6/5

[Devan S.]

Put in on the big end early this morning. Hoping to find some top water. 

Had 3 fish on right off the bat. Nothing big but I assume those 8-10lb stripers. All 3 pulled off very aggressive blow ups so I assume they were face hooked. Then nothing as far as activity so I went for a boat ride......when I decided to pack it in they were busting right at the ramp....mostly small bass but these were the good ones. 

Check out that battle scar. 

I did hook what felt like a smaller fish.....then suddenly really big pulls.....like yank the rod out of my hand....then nothing just gone. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

I had the same experience this weekend.  Hard pulling fish them nothing.  Gonzo.   Looks like it was still a great day!   Thanks.  

[Devan S.]

I think I need a less stiff rod. It seems like bass stay hooked but the striper are strong enough to put the hooks without some give in the rod or super loose drag. 

[Quillback]

That flat by the dock is always worth a few casts.  A buddy of mine was out there Saturday with his son, they caught a 10 lb. striper and a few smaller ones, they seem to be finally showing up in that area.

[Devan S.]

2 hours ago, Quillback said:

That flat by the dock is always worth a few casts.  A buddy of mine was out there Saturday with his son, they caught a 10 lb. striper and a few smaller ones, they seem to be finally showing up in that area.

Yep always hit it going and coming. 

[MarkG52]

Nice job Devan! Your smallie looks like it tussled with the walleye I caught last Saturday. it had a couple of open wounds. 

[Quillback]

4 minutes ago, MarkG52 said:

Nice job Devan! Your smallie looks like it tussled with the walleye I caught last Saturday. it had a couple of open wounds. 

Took another look at that smallies, looks like a semi-circular bite mark on it.  Big flathead maybe?  

[Devan S.]

It was pretty deep maybe 1.5 inches but 100% healed up. You can see the fin was split too.