IronNoggin
Well-Known Member
Well, the Poet Nook Derby is over for another year. Sadly, the herring, and their trailing predators largely moved out of the Sound a day or two before the derby, resulting in 90 % of the boats hooking nothing over the two days. We managed to land one 10 lber the first day, and lost one that would have been a serious contender (no details, don't want to relive that painful moment!). First prize: 21 lbs & change, 2nd 21 bang on, third, 18 & change. A few little schools here and there was all. Main body well outside (7 and 10 mile banks) of the boundary. Loads of folks, from as far away as Van, Alberta and Washington - GREAT turnout, great support! Thanks to all for supporting this one!
We did not even drop a line the second day, chosing instead to drive the truck down for the prize assignment. My partner walked away with a weekend's moorage and cabin for 4 at the marina, however I guess I was paying my dues for previous winnings, and I went home with nothing more than a smile. The 'planning session' for cashing in buddy's winnings went waaaay late last eve, the head is still somewhat LARGE today.
Weather was as good as it ever gets, and we had fun dispite the lack of pounding rods.
Expect the changing moon will bring the fish back in within a few days (fishing HAD been great right up to a day or two before the derby), and it should get right HOT out there again. We'll be there! Hope to see some of you on the pond SOON
Tight Lines...
We did not even drop a line the second day, chosing instead to drive the truck down for the prize assignment. My partner walked away with a weekend's moorage and cabin for 4 at the marina, however I guess I was paying my dues for previous winnings, and I went home with nothing more than a smile. The 'planning session' for cashing in buddy's winnings went waaaay late last eve, the head is still somewhat LARGE today.
Weather was as good as it ever gets, and we had fun dispite the lack of pounding rods.
Expect the changing moon will bring the fish back in within a few days (fishing HAD been great right up to a day or two before the derby), and it should get right HOT out there again. We'll be there! Hope to see some of you on the pond SOON
Tight Lines...