Island White, 4-3-12

[Amish Ed]

Fished White Island (Cherry Beach launch) with Landwhale this morning. Launched at 6:15 and back by 11:00. There was a light offshore wind with a bit of a bite to it, but not too cold. Water was cold, though not sure how bad, felt about 56º. Easy launch and compared to Dana a nice short paddle out to the Island. We pretty much stayed on the North East end, at and around the docks.

Steve pretty much took me to the woodshed. For the first 2 hrs he caught fish while I blanked. I finally figured out I was reeling way too fast and Steve tipped me off to let them eat the bait a long time too. The fish wanted it REALLLLLY SLOWWW. Once I slowed it down I was able to find some fish and keep pace with Steve. I think he finished with a dozen to my 5. Damn, I really stank it up. I even threw the fluke for nada.

For baits, I threw a ton of colors thinking that was where I was off. But after I slowed it down, color didn't seem to be that big of a deal. 3" and 4" Flurrys in redfish, baitball, spoiled rotten, and sea food all worked.

It was a super frustrating day, but at least I finally figured it out. Too bad it was after the bite had slowed. Over all though I was glad to have fished with Steve and of course it was better than working.