Lemons and Lemonade

[Dave Sikorski]

Went fishing on the boat yesterday in the morning with Dad, and a co-worker. Crappy current and no fish greeted us. Dad had the high hook on the boat with 4 or 5 fish all <18" I landed one on a 5" Lavender/White BTD.

Well what tide we had stopped, and we headed for the ramp. I had thoughts of fishing the afternoon by myself, but went to the local flyshop to get a few things instead. I remembered I am missing the ceramic in a guide of my 7wt, so I dropped it off at Shore Tackle and Custom rods. Well a simple rod drop off turned into BS session, and next thing you know I've spent an hour casting some custom rods. Well I couldn't resist a new 8wt, and ended up going home with a St. Croix Elite Custom. All Sic guide, stripping guide turned a few degrees to allow better shooting of line, upgraded reel seat w/ removeable but, and a free casting lesson with Joe Cap, a Croix endorsed instructor.

Well after a long day I'm ready to head home and get dinner and a bed.

NOPE.

The bay bridge was closed at around 4:30 from multiple fatality, multiple car pile up involving tractor trailers.

Well I sure as heck wasn't gonna sit in traffic for God knows how many hours. Back to the boat!!

Got out and caught one more small fish, then preceded to ride around for 2 hours without a thing to show for it. I was running low on fuel, and was tired as can be.

So it's 8:00, the boat is put away, and I'm headed west again. NOPE.

Bridge not open yet, and might not be for at least a few hours

Well here's where the lemonade comes in.

I looked in the back, saw a stripping basket and my new 8wt. Ah ha....more fishing.

I spent the next 2 hours bailing <15" striped ones from a pier all alone. Yeah they're only little ones, but multiply that by 50 and it means sore arms. I used the same BTD w/ a 3/0 hook. Gotta love the striper, who else eats stuff 2/3 their size?

Did a small video segment, will see if it's worth uploading.

-D

[carom]

anything is way much better than sitting in traffic burning fuel and wasting time.

[CapeMayRay]

Dave, some days you have to roll with the punches and take what life gives you. I would say your lemonade was nice and sweet. Sounds like the action was hot and heavy and what better to do as you couldn't go anywhere.

[Dave Sikorski]

Yep!....Some say my truck is cluttered and I'm a slob. I say I'm just prepared. Always have a box of flies and at least 2 rods ready to rock and roll!

Ok, so the trash on the floor could use some cleaning

-D

[flies only]

hey sikorsk, glad to hear you got out . hear e bay is alittle off color. hopefully she will be clearing soon. apparently there was a boat involved in the multiple fatality..

[Bert Rodgers]

Yep!....Some say my truck is cluttered and I'm a slob. I say I'm just prepared. Always have a box of flies and at least 2 rods ready to rock and roll!

Ok, so the trash on the floor could use some cleaning

-D

I resemble that remark.

Bert

[Dave Sikorski]

John-

Yeah it's been slow and stained. There is some bait around so that should bode well for the next month before the water gets too darn hot.

You gonna fish the tournament? It's gonna be a blast!

-D

The messy truck paid off again last night. Had an improptu get together after the KN CCA meeting and caught a bunch of little stuff. I think a 12" was the best fish of the night.

[Bite Me]

Thanks Dave. That's just the excuse I was looking for to never clean my truck.

[flies only]

hey dave i have to work unfortunately . good luck though...