Enjoying the Action on a Late January Day

We headed to the water around 12pm and fished with light spinning tackle until just before dark.  It was a sunny and warm January day so fishing for striped bass took precedence over my HD list.

The air temperature was in the 60's and the water temperature was around 38.6 degrees with no chop on the water.  There was plenty of bait around, and the stripers were caught in waters from 45' to 55'.

Bill and I had doubles on the first 3 drifts, and the catching was on.  All the fish we caught and released were fat and  healthy.  We took our time when bringing the fish up from deep water.  5" scented soft plastic baits rigged on 1 ounce jigheads were the most productive lures throughout the trip.  I fished a scented 8" plastic eel, for about an hour, without any luck.

I Know.......

Got One.....

When to Fish the Location.....

Nice Fish Bill....

Thanks Doug for joining us later and to Billy Mellendick for the enjoyable fishing trip.

Fishing Tip:  If the air temperature becomes warm during a colder month - and you go fishing - dress for the water temperature.  It was nice outside yesterday but much cooler when moving across the water that was 38 degrees.