Post by primetime on Nov 1, 2016 21:05:32 GMT -5
I left the dock at 6 am to find a spot to fish. Im glad I left early so I could take my time due to boat traffic and fog. I was a little nervous.
Once I arrived I prepared my equipment for lines in. Once the lines were in, i found a quick taker of a mongo.
31 inches, happily released, did not turn pic in for tournament results.
From the time I left the dock until 9am I was very busy. I eventually found a moment to eat a breakfast biscuit.
Another striper received my offering of a mongo. He landed on the board at 32 inches.
Released and pic was turned in
The catch left me with 3 poles tangled up in pbs and line. Once I straightened out I redeployed and found a 33 inch striper that wanted on prime time.
Released and pic turned in
In the midst of all the action I lost about a dozen mongos in my tank. To try and save the rest of mongos I emptied the tank and refilled with new water. It was tough trying to keep them alive. At one time water was coming back through the clear line of the danco pump. I really dont understand why but I changed the battery, blew through the clear tube, and cleaned around the pump and I once again had bubbles. I kind of wonder if my pump is going bad.
Before the end of the trip, a 29 inch striper wanted the taste of a mongo. I didnt get his pic but he returned quickly with his family.
All in all I lost 3 other fish from start to finish.
It was enjoyable to hang out with friends at the awards ceremony. Thanks to everyone who recently helped with my knot problem. I have already begun to retie all of the liters and preparing for my next trip which I hope is soon.
Ive already bribed my wife and daughter to join me at the next tournament. They love the tournament shirt and hoodie!
The bad days Ive had sure make the good days sweet!
Once I arrived I prepared my equipment for lines in. Once the lines were in, i found a quick taker of a mongo.
31 inches, happily released, did not turn pic in for tournament results.
From the time I left the dock until 9am I was very busy. I eventually found a moment to eat a breakfast biscuit.
Another striper received my offering of a mongo. He landed on the board at 32 inches.
Released and pic was turned in
The catch left me with 3 poles tangled up in pbs and line. Once I straightened out I redeployed and found a 33 inch striper that wanted on prime time.
Released and pic turned in
In the midst of all the action I lost about a dozen mongos in my tank. To try and save the rest of mongos I emptied the tank and refilled with new water. It was tough trying to keep them alive. At one time water was coming back through the clear line of the danco pump. I really dont understand why but I changed the battery, blew through the clear tube, and cleaned around the pump and I once again had bubbles. I kind of wonder if my pump is going bad.
Before the end of the trip, a 29 inch striper wanted the taste of a mongo. I didnt get his pic but he returned quickly with his family.
All in all I lost 3 other fish from start to finish.
It was enjoyable to hang out with friends at the awards ceremony. Thanks to everyone who recently helped with my knot problem. I have already begun to retie all of the liters and preparing for my next trip which I hope is soon.
Ive already bribed my wife and daughter to join me at the next tournament. They love the tournament shirt and hoodie!
The bad days Ive had sure make the good days sweet!
