"RichZ" wrote in message
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So Phil and I went to the Hudson today. I guess all the rest of the
Northeastern ROFB guys were busy. Or wimps.

I'll have to reserve comment on that because I am a rather new guy here and
still want to make friends (lol).

Anyway, we caught a load of fish, mostly drop shotting. Phil learned to
drop shot, and is now very comfortable with the technique. He didn't make
10 cast with anything else all day long.

Thanks again Rich for all your help in learning a new technique that I am
sure will benefit me in the future.

But the highlight of the trip for me (other than
meeting a new fishing buddy from the ROFB) was the 5 fish I caught on a
jerkbait. I threw a couple of Pointers in the box on a whim last night,
and
tied one on today. First cast with it I hooked and lost a fish, then got 4
in 6 casts. Later I came back to the same spot and got one on my 1st cast
with the jerkbait again. This in 42 degree water, in mid-November in the
north. Cool.

I still can't believe those fish hit that bait in water that cold but the
proof is in the pudding (or the bass in this case).
In closing I'd just like to thank you again Rich for a great day. I can say
without hesitation that if any of the guys in the newsgroup ever
get an opportunity to go fishing with Rich, that they should jump at the
chance. He outfitted me with all the tackle I needed for drop-shotting,
provided
the boat and some great company. I look forward to sharing a boat with you
again.

Phil
P.S. Hope you clean house on those crappies tomorrow.