Newport, 3-24-17
 

Landwhale and I launched about 6:45 this morning. Air was coldish with a slight offshore breeze. Water was not so clear and 56º at launch, 62º at landing. There wasn't much current left at launch time, but the fish still bit for a little while. Then about 7:45 it died with peak high. Around 8:45 it started going out and picked up good by 9:30. Around this time the wind started blowing onshore too.

We started off at the buoy line where I got a short spotty on the first cast, and a little while later I got a nice sandy that was closing in on 3lbs. We drifted over to the boats on the island side and I got a legal spotty and short bastard of a cuda that bit my finger. as we moved along the channel I got another short spotty. This was all by 7:45 or so. We crossed over to the boats on the peninsula side and worked that area for a while. I even fished the docks. I got 2 whole bites, and that was after the current got moving. We moved across the channel again and began working our way back. Got a few bites here and there, but no takers until about 10:30, back over near the buoy line. It was a very short spotty. Called it a day at 11:00.

The bait that worked best for me was a 4" Paddlerz in redbone on a 3/8th firecracker Warbait head. New penny also got 2. Hot Sauce for flavor of course.

I think I got skunked my last trip to Newport, so this was a much better day. We're going to hit it again next Thursday, hopefully they bite.

Ed-man..you guys keep it real. I just love your posts and sharing. :luxhello:
Jim

I was there as well. I think I saw you guys. I was on yellow malibu kayak. Only got a 16" sandbass

Thanks, Jim.
Were you in the sit inside?

I was on a sit on top Malibu stealth 12

Completely missed you, sorry. Where'd you launch at?

Great report, thanks!

Thanks.

Great report, Ed. Hopefully I'll be able to meet up with you guys when I get back from NY in a few weeks...

Sounds good. Shoot me a pm when you're ready.