Yep, Friday the 13th and we tried to fish. Morning forecast for 2 foot seas didn't happen. The 5 foot seas laid down to about 3 by noon. We made the attempt. The 14 kt West wind kept up and the drift was at 2 GPS mph. Boat pointed East, but boat drifting SE against the incoming tide. Made two drifts and only heard of one fish in our network boated. So, we called it a day and quit the 44.9 degree sea. My experience is that the stripers leave the bay at 45 degrees.
Thursday 12th was a blow out. So, we did errands. Bill got his annual VA park launch pass. I found that 12/13 meant Dec of 2013 and I could wait. Kiptopeke is a VA park launch. Then to Cape Charles to get a fuel card so we can fuel on the water or on the trailer. Card requires a credit card, but the access pin allows fueling any time and at a 20 cents off a gallon for non-alcohol gas, it was a must. Besides being the only source for about 45 miles distance as the Cape Charles station closed for good. Another pin to remember!
Wednesday, the 11th, was a relatively good fish day. Bill's guest got an almost citation at 39.7 and 44 inches. Bill had a break off at the boat and boated a smaller 30 pounder. No more hook ups, so I got skunked.
Now Sat morning and neither I nor Bill are anxious to get on the bay. Some of our network went home for a few days. Sent a note to my brother advising that the fishing won't be and he should cancel his fishing plan. He is to arrive Sunday night from his home in Rawlings WY. Long trip for no COWS.
My catch back on the 5th of Dec didn't get a photo for Chris's Bait and Tackle "Facebook". So, proof will have to wait until I get the citation from VA for the 54.1 pound COW.
Yet there's still a week to verify my temperature observations.
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