For the Week Ending Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018

Granddad's Old Fishing Trick When Fishing With the Zara Spook

While rummaging around the Internet late last night, I came across this tip that I want to share not only with Ron, but with all Spook fishermen in general. This is one you can try on those stripers you're going after at the HRBT, Ron.

According to the author (not sure who that is), "This awesome trick works." In any event, the advice is as follows:

Drill a BB-sized hole about 1/4-inch or so behind the eyes, directly along the Spook's spine (middle). Put in a teaspoon of cod liver oil, or add enough for it to float, with the head floating upward. Stuff a piece of cotton or cotton string in the hole, so it wicks out the oil. The extra weight will add an extra 20 yards or so of casting distance, and the stripers will blow that Spook completely out of the water.

If anyone decides to try this suggestion, please let me know how it works.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 (from Ron)...After two days without wetting a line, I had to get out before the bad weather arrives. Made a quick trip to upper North Landing. Only had one hit and one catch on the Heddon Spook. Decent little fatty to avoid the skunk. Chilly out there!

Friday, Nov. 16 (from Ron)...Low tide at HRBT was supposed to be at 2153 (nearly 10 p.m.). I launched at 10 to fish the incoming. Current still was going "out" at 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Even though the current didn't cooperate, the striped bass did. Bite picked up around 0100, and I caught seven, including two keepers at 21 inches.