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#1 Nov-30-12 4:27PM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15560

Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Finally!

After many trips over the last few years....Lake Anna gave up some keeper stripers!

Curly and I left Ashburn just before 5 AM. It was cold...and dark.

We made great time on the way down and we were commenting how Anna has humbled us year after year. And....we had a full moon.

Truth be told, I wanted to back out last night as I didn't want a long skunk ride home.

Around 7:15AM, we put in.....

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/New%20Kiko/001-45.jpg

....in full view of the FULL MOON!

Curly had received some intel and we went right at the Splits. We found some marks and Curly took the skunk off the boat!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/New%20Kiko/002-50.jpg

Listen....there have been days that this was our only catch!

Then, I snagged bottom except it started to move and shake. A masterful net job landed this 6.5 lb, FAT 25" striper!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/New%20Kiko/003-42.jpg

It didn't take Curly long to get his, a nice 21 incher!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/New%20Kiko/004-47.jpg

I followed up with a close to a keeper that came unbuttoned at the side of the boat. Curly then caught another 21 incher and a 19" throwback.

A few minutes before 9AM I caught another 25 incher that went a little over 6 lbs.

For most of that time, we fished with another boat and they were catching as well.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/New%20Kiko/005-39.jpg

Curly used a gold/green silver buddy and I used a chartreuse toothache spoon with a single (dressed) hook. The other guys were jigging as well.

After that....it shut down.

We covered a lot of water and saw some other boats but few fish were caught.

When we came in, Curly chatted with a live bait striper chaser but he had only caught one. He was a bit surprised by our success.   I was elated by it!

At the Marina, we got our picture taken for their website!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/New%20Kiko/006-45.jpg

Great day despite the cold in the morning.....


Time to go fishin' again!

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#2 Nov-30-12 4:47PM

Bass Hunter
Northern Snakehead
Registered: Oct-19-07
Posts: 727

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Nice work guys! Those are some nice looking stripers. Glad to see you guys had a great day on the water!

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#3 Dec-01-12 2:48AM

Bruce
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From: Frederick, MD
Registered: Nov-12-11
Posts: 347

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Pretty good results for a guy who doesn't like to fish in cold weather. You may have to re-think that policy....
Bruce

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#4 Dec-01-12 5:28AM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15560

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Bruce- I've learned to dress for the occasion....and I like to fish. But soon enough, it will get to me and I will shut down until the yellow perch start calling.


Time to go fishin' again!

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#5 Dec-01-12 5:38AM

Curly
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Registered: Mar-15-10
Posts: 5413

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Ernie did "unexpectedly well"  in the early sub-freezing temps.  Our hands were cold, even with gloves on.  When he landed that first 6-pounder, Ernie said, "my hands are are not cold anymore".  Suddenly mine were not cold either and I hadn't caught a fish yet.  Definately our best day ever on Anna and topped all other trips combined before yesterday. big_smile


Hell or High Water...........I'm Fishin!!   big_smile

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#6 Dec-01-12 3:38PM

bigjeffie
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Feb-24-09
Posts: 1456

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

very impressive

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#7 Dec-01-12 5:09PM

AbuMasgouf
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From: Centreville, VA
Registered: Sep-26-12
Posts: 276
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Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Awesome job guys.... looks like its fish roasting time! wink


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#8 Dec-01-12 7:17PM

Redfish12
Northern Snakehead
From: Severna Park, MD
Registered: Jun-25-10
Posts: 509
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Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Awesome trip guys! I have never had much luck there other than white perch and a few largemouth. This gives me motivation continue my quest to catch my first Smith Mountain Lake keeper striper from the kayak. I have dedicated a significant amount of time trying so far without success.

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#9 Dec-02-12 8:05AM

mudkart
Northern Snakehead
Registered: Mar-13-09
Posts: 201

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Pacemaker wrote:

Bruce- I've learned to dress for the occasion....and I like to fish. But soon enough, it will get to me and I will shut down until the yellow perch start calling.

From the pics  it looks like there was little to no wind. Ultra-important for your warm-bloodedness!

Nice trip and write up guys.

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#10 Dec-02-12 4:21PM

Glmmantis
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Registered: Sep-24-12
Posts: 11

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

I love seeing you holding fish while chomping on a cigar, Ernie!

I hope to have an outboard soon ( in addition the trolling motor I bought fr Carl)  Mayeb we can hit Occ Res. in the near future smile

Lee

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#11 Dec-03-12 2:57AM

ComeOnFish
Northern Snakehead
Registered: Sep-30-10
Posts: 199

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Nice job!
Thanks for posting.  This really motivates me. I will be there soon.

Joe

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#12 Dec-03-12 5:42AM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15560

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Glmmantis wrote:

Maybe we can hit Occ Res. in the near future smile

I would be up for that.....


Time to go fishin' again!

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#13 Dec-03-12 8:01AM

Bryan
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Bealeton, VA
Registered: Mar-18-11
Posts: 1194

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Very nice job guys! I'm jealous!


tight lines

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#14 Dec-03-12 12:34PM

hookup
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Jan-31-12
Posts: 2299

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Alright now!

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#15 Dec-03-12 5:47PM

backtofuturetoyota
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Stafford
Registered: Jan-12-12
Posts: 826

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

Nice guys!  I see you launched from the marina I get my work done at.  It's a good place for fish intel! lol.  If you decide to try the warm side of the lake let me know.  I live there!  Don't know anything about striper fishing, but that's the trade off!!! hahaha

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#16 Dec-04-12 6:00AM

AndrewDo124
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Alexandria
Registered: May-27-08
Posts: 977

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

nice chunky stripers!!!

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#17 Dec-04-12 4:56PM

T.
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Sep-30-09
Posts: 930

Re: Anna...was good to us, 11-30-12

This has me seriously considering a trip down there with my kayak this coming weekend.  Plenty of room in my truck if someone else is interested.

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