John Pope and Chris

Sunny, Warm, Calm, Water temperature 61*.
Picked the guys up at their dock at 5:30 and went to catch bait. After about 30 minutes of throwing we had our bait tank full of beautiful baits. We set up working a peaceful area [in picture] enjoying the weather, nature and Stripers bending our poles. We had out a spread of 12 boards and a couple free lines and for most of the morning we would take hits about once every 10 to 15 minutes. The fish were not up on flats feeding well but were backed off over the nearby deeper areas. We had constant action till boats encroached on us spooking the fish in the area. We had to make a move but it was mid day and the fish had turned off. We had at least 2 dozen hits this morning keeping the guys on their toes. They kept a few Stripers and a couple Cats for the dinner table.