11-03-2004, 03:38 AM
First time I fished that area with wind out of the NW and N. Wind sometimes really activates the stripers. Found that on Mead stripers hang in the cuts between islands to ambush food brought in by the currents.
North wind really changed how one approaches the lies. Been concentrating my efforts in that one area because of the shad presence and to learn how to catch those largemouth in the fall on Mead. Been reading up on the internet for some fall and early winter patterns. Got a good sense of where the best spots are in 3 Finger Cove and passing aquaintance with 33 Hole, the shallow at the Wash Inlet, and some areas in the channel and in Gov't Wash. Now really seems like the bass on getting transitioned into a winter pattern. Personally I'd like another session of warm weather.
Many times observed first big storm cycle arriving around Halloween and then getting warmer after storms pass through.
Never been through the Saddle area with a north wind and so erred on side of caution. Did take some spray going out and coming in and next time Gortex Shell for me.
On footgear - I've been wearing socks with the sandals. Personally like to run the Motorguide with bare feet. Thats' just me.
We are working an intensive schedule trying to meet deadline on finish carpentry at this Marriott down by convention center and might have to work Sunday.
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North wind really changed how one approaches the lies. Been concentrating my efforts in that one area because of the shad presence and to learn how to catch those largemouth in the fall on Mead. Been reading up on the internet for some fall and early winter patterns. Got a good sense of where the best spots are in 3 Finger Cove and passing aquaintance with 33 Hole, the shallow at the Wash Inlet, and some areas in the channel and in Gov't Wash. Now really seems like the bass on getting transitioned into a winter pattern. Personally I'd like another session of warm weather.
Many times observed first big storm cycle arriving around Halloween and then getting warmer after storms pass through.
Never been through the Saddle area with a north wind and so erred on side of caution. Did take some spray going out and coming in and next time Gortex Shell for me.
On footgear - I've been wearing socks with the sandals. Personally like to run the Motorguide with bare feet. Thats' just me.
We are working an intensive schedule trying to meet deadline on finish carpentry at this Marriott down by convention center and might have to work Sunday.
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