Lake Moultrie Friday 10-3

Saltwater Striper Fishing
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I started out live bait fishing. I was able to catch bait no problem, though most of the bait were small. I ended up catching only one 20 pound cat before I started trolling around 0100. Around 0330 I decided to put a Stretch 30 out right behind the motor. Normally, when it is slow, I will run 8 lines by myself. But, I was feeling lazy and only ran five. The 30 was probably running 10 - 15 feet down, and at 0345 I caught my first striper of the season on it. It was between 29" and 30". Man, it is going to be hard getting a limit of 26" or better fish consistently! That was it, nothing else. I did venture out in the lake a bit and noticed that everywhere I shined my spotlight there was bait. That’s probably why the striper are not thick at the dam. I was marking fish, but nothing like I would like to see. Still a little early.
If anyone goes, please post a report.

KeyWest
Bluewater 2020CC
Yammy F-150

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I got cancelled on for Sat. morning so I did yard work. Heading down this morning as soon as I lof-off. Will report this afternoon. Thanks for yours.
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Lynn, how are you catching your bait? Castnet, or a sabiki?

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quote:
Originally posted by pitcher

Lynn, how are you catching your bait? Castnet, or a sabiki?

I use a sabiki.

KeyWest
Bluewater 2020CC
Yammy F-150

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No luck.. Got to the dam at 6:30a.m. Bait was scarce, till they started pulling water about 8:00.. Saw 1 big splash. We had alot of knock-downs but nothing stuck.
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So, you only fished with live bait, no trolling?

KeyWest
Bluewater 2020CC
Yammy F-150

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YES[:I].. WISH I HAD TROLLED..SAW SOME BIRDS DIVING, BUT FEW AND FAR BETWEEN.
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what’s a sabiki?