Blue moon at the bar 5/9 thru 5/11 including the WHI

[rustyrat]

Very difficult conditions and slow fishing. Friday we searched and searched. Never got any program going. We did manage to get lucky though. Sat for the WHI, we were greeted with a choppy lake. We ran west about 4 miles and turned around and fished with the wind in 100 fow. I only ran 4 rods. 2 wires and 2 riggers all with spin drs and big Weenies in green and also ron's morning wood

The screen looked great right on the bottom, so that's where all the gear was. Got set up and took a shot off the dipsy and dropped it. Got down another half mile and the same rod took a shot and we landed that one. 18 lbs. Ran out of marks right in front of Wilson so we pulled and ran back up to our starting spot. Got the gear set and it.wasn't long and.we doubled up on the wires. Landed both 19 and 20.5 lbs. Now its about 9:00 and we were back in front of port so we pulled and did it again. Got set up and bam but lost it. Got down another mile and the.other dipsy fires and dropped it. The fish that were lost were gone before the rod was out of the holder so nobody's fault. It happens especially when its rough. Never had another hit the rest of the day. Feeling a little down, we went to the weigh in. Lots of zeros on the board. We were in 4th but still many boxes to be weighed. So I sat there on pins and needles as every 6th box or so would knock us down a notch. Finally there were 3 boxes left to weigh and we were sitting in 9th. What a relief that none of those boxes could knock us out! So we finished 9th and very very happy.

Kevin and the crew did a great job yet again.

Back to Cayuga for.the rest of.the summer as the charter schedule is filling up nicely.

Everyone have a great.season!

RR

Edited May 13, 2013 by rustyrat

[Finders Keepers]

Nice job in tough conditions! We were in the same vicinity most the morning but couldn't move a rod on kings (only one laker) before we moved out deeper. Congrats!!

[traveling man]

scott, congrats on cashing a check. that field is loaded with great fisherman. Last year you told me about rons morning wood fly. It was a great fly all year.

[chowder]

Great job in a tough situation. See you on Cayuga. -Andy