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goreds.king
11-22-2014, 12:40 AM
I too was one if the many to fish the steam plant today (I was in the Old Town Predator kayak). I was out this morning before the sun came up with a temperature of 29, and man was it worth it. Caught a few 16/17 inches then as Merv was pulling in I hooked a good one (well good to me). Since I don't fish for striper all the time I'm not equipped with heavy duty gear. Armed with 8lbs test line (props to yo-zuri hybrid ultra soft) and my 7 ft med heavy rod I was able to win the battle. It was a blast...he kept stripping line and my equipment held up (which is a testament to buying good gear). Weighed 21lbs on my boga, but didn't get a chance measure him. Probably average striper for most anglers, by far my biggest fresh water fish.

Nice to met a few other fishingtn angers today and thank you Merv for taking the picture (and offering up some advice). Now my goal is to beat my new personal best.

goreds.king
11-22-2014, 12:49 AM
Forgot the pic...

Pinwheeled
11-22-2014, 05:10 AM
Congrats. Great looking fish.


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Alphahawk
11-22-2014, 07:06 AM
Congrats on your catch. Twenty one pounds....on 8# test. That's my kind of fishing....LOL. That Yo-Zuri line is some great stuff.

Regards


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XxthejuicexX
11-22-2014, 08:39 AM
Very nice fish, especially on that line. That had to be one hell of a fight!

nomad60
11-22-2014, 08:49 AM
21 pounds on 8 pound test, that is good stuff.

Dakota
11-22-2014, 04:46 PM
Congrats did you measure him?


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Fishaholic
11-22-2014, 10:52 PM
very nice!!

goreds.king
11-22-2014, 11:11 PM
Congrats did you measure him?

I didn't...I know he was the length of my leg plus a few inches.

agelesssone
11-23-2014, 12:32 AM
Next time ask me, I had a measuring board that's 50 inches long.

Adrian
11-23-2014, 01:13 PM
Let me Ask... Last time I was there Buoys everywhere at the mouth saying "Do Not Enter". I didn't venture up to the barrier. Is that discouraged?