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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Capt. Joel Koch
June 15, 2002
Portsmouth - Saltwater Fishing Report
Michigan couple enjoy great Striper fishing in NH.
Fishing report June 10 & 12th
Fished with Carole and Charlie from Michigan. This husband and wife team spends a lot of time fishing on Lake Huron for Salmon, and when on vacation fishing is a must.
We fished on Monday June 10, in the Piscataqua River, chunking fresh herring for Striped Bass. We caught a number of fish in the 20 to 28” size and then Carole landed a 31”. Of course, she really gave it to Charlie that she had the largest fish of the day, but alas shortly thereafter Charlie brought a 32” fish to the net.
They were both real surprised with the success of the circle hooks we used, and at first Charlie really doubted they could catch fish. His initial reaction when he first saw the hook on his pole was that he wanted a new hook cause this one was bent. Well, after we boated a number of fish that were all hooked in the jaw and easily released to fight another day he became a believer. I am sure he will start to use circle hooks back home.
Charlie is a professional chef back in Michigan so we took the two big fish back to the dock and filleted them up as he had a special recipe he wanted to try out. Staying at a small cottage in Rye, he treated the cottage owner and his wife a real nice meal of stuffed Striped Bass that night.
They had such a good time that they booked another trip for Wed. as their son Chris was going to be visiting them, from his home in Lincoln NH.
June 12
The weather report was not good but Charlie insisted we go anyway cause “we don’t let a little rain and wind stop us in Michigan”. So I mounted the bimini top on the Reel Ecstasy, and put on my full rain suit. I went to a protected spot on the Piscataqua River that produced in the past and we ducked out of the wind and rain as best as we could. The fishing was OK although nothing over 30”. I know many people say they like fishing in the rain but for me fishing on a nice day is more enjoyable.
Anyway, we did catch a number of fish and Chris boated 7 or 8, which he said was better than any day he spent fishing in Michigan. His largest was 27 ½”.
Charlie and his family spend a lot of time trolling at home and really appreciated being able to feel the fish take the bait and set the hook. The use of light tackle really added to everyone’s enjoyment and they assured me they would be back again next year.
Remember to use circle hooks when fishing, those fish not kept have a much greater chance of survival.
Good Fishing
Capt. Joel Koch-
Reel Ecstasy
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