For the Week Ending Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017

Monday, Nov. 20 (from Ron)...Fished in the very, very calm and clear Milldam Creek from 4 p.m. 'til dark this evening. Caught four dink bass and lost a nice chain pickerel yakside. All the bass were found mid-channel on XTS Minnow. Shoreline and points/pocket casts didn't produce a sniff. Serious temperature drop at sunset, brrrr!

Tuesday, Nov. 21 (from Ron)...Tried for some more stripers at the HRBT from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Caught four that were just short at 19 inches and one keeper at 21.5 inches (see right). Calm and not too cold this evening. Going to be a long month chasing them out there.

Wednesday, Nov. 22 (from Ron)...No HRBT this evening, too rough and windy. Instead, opted for a short trip to upper North Landing and caught a few, including three small stripers between 16 and 17 inches (all of which put up a great fight), as well as a tiny crappie on a Mini-King. Stripers hit the XTS Minnow. That was all, no bass.

Thursday, Nov. 23 (from Ron)...After a nice Thanksgiving dinner, featuring striper and a good nap, went to HRBT to offer the striper their own dinner from 7 to 10 p.m. Caught 10, with four between 20 and 22 inches. The 22-incher I kept weighed 3 lbs. 14 ozs. and should make for a good Sunday dinner. Going again tonight, as the weather and tides are just about right. Looking for another PB. Lost a real drag-screamer last night. I know they are out there, just gotta find 'em. Really want to break the 30-inch mark.

Saturday, Nov. 25 (from Doc)...Water was still low, with a temperature of 50 degrees. The fish were cold to the touch, but a few were feeding. I caught a total of four, all on shallow crankbaits, including two at 14 inches (weighing 1.3 lbs. each), one at 13 inches, and one at 12 inches. Not a lot to brag about, but it was better than just sitting around the house and wishin' I had gone. Plan to try and go again tomorrow.

Friday thru Sunday, Nov. 24-26 (from Ron)...Friday and Saturday nights, I fished HRBT. On Friday, caught six stripers but only one keeper. On Saturday, I spent two ours to find one, then caught another at the three-hour point, but both were short. Tried a change of pace today and fished Great Bridge Locks just to scope it out. Only caught one 8-inch white perch. It was very nice out there; will have to try again some day.