Hump Day Report 7/8

[drag4striper]

Unloaded the boat at Penhook Ramp about 7:15 am with only two empty trailers in the lot. Overcast most of the morning with a slight breeze and sprinkle once in a while. Water temp was 79.8 to 82. We searched around with the sonar marking very little . So we decided to just hit some points trolling an artificial spread for a start.

Managed to pick up one pretty quick. Then after a time with no more results we made a move to where we caught some a few weeks ago. Turned out to be a good move as we picked up 4 more and a LMB. All were small 18-24". I also foul hooked a 8" ale in the head, so I just hooked it back through the nostril and let it back out. Had no takers though. Larger fish where you be ?? I tell you guys if I don't catch fish I complain. When I do catch fish I complain they aren't big enough. Ha! Human nature to want more I guess. Traffic starting picking up around 12:00 so we headed for the barn around 1:00. It was a nice day to fish  .

[Gator]

Nice report! I prefer to catch the big ones when they have a good chance of surviving after they are released. Summer fishing ,for me, is a time to keep a few smaller fish for the grease. Gotta love those days when the ramp parking lot is empty.

[mwardncsu]

x2 Gator. Summertime is for the dinks and sub 10 lbers that I'll put in the fryer or grill. Plenty of pigs to catch and release come October

[drag4striper]

I suppose I should alternate between Philpott walleyes and SML to give the stripers a break during the hot times. It's just not the same as the stripers power. Maybe even a trip to Lake Moomaw for some big trout. I've never fished there , but stopped by a ramp on a hunting trip to the Nat. Forest. Beautiful lake and surroundings.