CR Springers on 4/5, pic

[fishitis]

Went out Saturday for my first attempt at fishing springers on the CR with a couple I-fishers and a friend. Thanks all for the advice on rigging and places, it worked :grin: . We fished 6:30 to 3 and came up with two fish, one with the right number of fins. Of course, 7 hours of nothing and both fish within 45 minutes of each other around noon. Wound up fishing in about 40+ ft of water. Funny thing is that some boats did really well and others were skunked. Don't know if they were doing something different or if the fish run in some narrow channels . I'll just have to keep practicing . I know just about everyone was using Kwikfish in chrome and chartreuse. We caught the hatchery on a chrome with chartreuse head K15 and the nate on a fickle pickle K14. Both sardine wrapped, no extra scent. Despite the crowds, I had a real good time, although it could have been a bit warmer. Normally, I don't like waiting for anything, but hey, this is fishing, not work. The 45 minute wait at the ramp gave me time to rig everything up and meet a couple people. Thanks again, everyone for the tips. We bbq'd some filets tonight and boy were they tasty :tongue:

Here's a pic of my friend who caught the hatchery, 17.3 lbs by scale.


[ 04-06-2003, 09:00 PM: Message edited by: fishitis ]

[Fisherfield]

I was on that boat with Fishitis....good time had by all I'd say. Funny thing about the story....everyone was using braided line...except the rod that landed that 34", 17lb beauty....30lb mono brought that lady in....I read a previous post about mono vs braided, I guess it's all trial and error. Thanks again Fishitis for taking me fishin'....can't wait to go out again...nice float too!

[letsfish]

Chris,
Thanks for yesterday. It was a great day, thanks for the opportunity to catch my first springer. Now I just need to catch a keeper. Now with the monkey of my back, I find myself looking for deals on kwikfish and rattling the old noodle about fish scents. I think am getting hooked on springers!
Jim

[timinthegorge]

Great job guys! Nice feesh! And I'll bet it cooked up nice!

Tim