Weekend Lockdown Plans - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

JohnR · 03-27-2020, 07:25 AM

There is a Taze on sight order for NooYorkers on Aquidnek Island

Seriously - stay the Eff in your Homes, limit your outdoors, this is now where the ramp is and we'll see how the curve flattens

Other than that Mrs Lincoln, how was the play? And what's up for the weekend?

Sea Dangles · 03-27-2020, 07:38 AM

I am so glad that there is no chance I will run out of pot until at least after summer. Probably fire up the smoker again and peruse old issues of Marlin magazine.
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afterhours · 03-27-2020, 08:27 AM

Wife and i dropping canoe in club pond for LMB. Also drive beaches for look see.

The Dad Fisherman · 03-27-2020, 09:17 AM

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I am so glad that there is no chance I will run out of pot until at least after summer. Probably fire up the smoker again and peruse old issues of Marlin magazine.
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Got a pork butt heading to the smoker tonight.

Got enough to home projects to keep me busy for the weekend.
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Jim in CT · 03-27-2020, 09:33 AM

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Got a pork butt heading to the smoker tonight.

Got enough to home projects to keep me busy for the weekend.
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what kind of a smoker do you use?
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Sea Dangles · 03-27-2020, 09:40 AM

Weber Smoky Mountain here with natural lump charcoal.
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spence · 03-27-2020, 09:41 AM

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Weber Smoky Mountain here with natural lump charcoal.
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I think he meant for the weed.

Jim in CT · 03-27-2020, 09:57 AM

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Weber Smoky Mountain here with natural lump charcoal.
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i have that too.

weber just came out with a pellet grill, i may switch to that, so easy.
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saltfly · 03-27-2020, 10:14 AM

Getting way ahead cranking out flies for both fresh and the salt.Rod wrapper is running.I've got to set up the ol component stereo system for the 5 disc changer.It's becoming a pia to change discs.The queen is going to go nuts when the Bose subwoofer[2001 vintage] vibrates the rafters.

The Dad Fisherman · 03-27-2020, 11:10 AM

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what kind of a smoker do you use?
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Masterbuilt electric, got lazy

I can put a pork butt on tonight and let it go all night with out tending it. Give it a good 12-15 hours without worrying.
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Clammer · 03-27-2020, 01:25 PM

we,ll do a ride the beaches .like Don ………. even those are getting a little crowded .

want to F/W fish but getting tired of not catching much …………………… if don,t have a yak , tin, canoe there is much shore access than doesn,t call for a lot of walking & climbing >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> &&&&&&&&&& the trash ……………...slobs

RickBomba · 03-27-2020, 03:02 PM

Wish I was spending it with the kid. Or be at home working on my boat.

Unfortunately, I've been sick for the last two weeks (just getting better), nobody wants to be near me, and I don't want to be near anyone.

Today is technically 14 days since I started feeling badly, so I still have a few more to go.

Have fun everybody...I have a software release on Tuesday, so I've had plenty of work to keep me busy for the last two weeks.

wdmso · 03-27-2020, 04:13 PM

Boat cleaning love to do some house painting if it warms up longer minus rain

Keeping a eye of my 80 year old father who's been quarantined because a friend who he drove for the test . Couldn't drive. And was positive... After I told him not to do it , thankfully he owns no fish tanks

Sea Dangles · 03-27-2020, 06:36 PM

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i have that too.

weber just came out with a pellet grill, i may switch to that, so easy.
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This is my third wsm, they last about 6-7 years each. These are great smokers vs an egg or komodo cooker. Seems like some great options out lately
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zimmy · 03-27-2020, 07:20 PM

Finally have had time to keep the saw running to deal with the close to two dozen trees hammered by tornado almost 2 years ago. Making headway now. Lots of space in the woods now so boys and i are planning our 3 basket/9 tee frisbee golf course. Not looking forward to the chords of splitting to come.

Got Stripers · 03-28-2020, 02:48 PM

Hit a local pond today, unusually calm, 15 big pickerel keep my hair jig from working any magic on a bass, but with 49 degree water it’s pickeral prime time. Had my lunch in a cove where eagles have nested for years, they voiced their displeasure for the car top convention, as at ten am I was lucky to even find a pull off on the narrow dirt road that follows one half of the pond. Rain day tomorrow and I’m running out of honey do’s, might get some tackle ready for sea bass and schoolie season.

Guppy · 03-28-2020, 03:46 PM

Boat work, boat work and more boat work...
She’s out of the garage and on the trailer..... sooooon

Sea Dangles · 03-28-2020, 05:22 PM

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Boat work, boat work and more boat work...
She’s out of the garage and on the trailer..... sooooon

Good Job ,Ray.
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JFigliuolo · 03-29-2020, 09:25 AM

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i have that too.

weber just came out with a pellet grill, i may switch to that, so easy.
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LOVE my pellet grill. easy peasy. Although you will likely want to get one of these for more smoke (if that's your pleasure)

https://www.amazon.com/MAZE-N-Pellet.../dp/B007ROPJ1M. I find w/o the AMPS I don't get enough smoke flavor for my taste. With it it's perfect.

Plus you can do very low temp smokes for burgers and such. Even cold smokes (which I haven't messed with yet)

I'll smoke fresh ground burgers at 160-180 degrees for a few hours (until they get to 125) then sear for smokey juicy perfection.

piemma · 03-29-2020, 09:47 AM

Burning piles of brush. Cutting trees. Clearing a new field. Worked on the diesel tractor. Working on the brush mower, lawn tractor, lawn mower. It never ends. I haven't even started on the 6 chain saws.

Fortunately I have a 1/2 cord of dry wood in the big garage so I light the stove, put on sports radio and work indoors, sometimes all day.

The Dad Fisherman · 03-29-2020, 10:28 AM

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LOVE my pellet grill. easy peasy. Although you will likely want to get one of these for more smoke (if that's your pleasure)

https://www.amazon.com/MAZE-N-Pellet.../dp/B007ROPJ1M. I find w/o the AMPS I don't get enough smoke flavor for my taste. With it it's perfect.

I use this in my electric smoker, it’s what allows me to smoke overnight.
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Clammer · 03-29-2020, 01:56 PM

struck out on a white perch hunt yesterday ><>

Rmarsh · 03-29-2020, 02:31 PM

Went by the nursing home where my 93 year old Mom is a resident. No visitors allowed in of course. So my brother and i went around back and found the window to her room which is at ground level. We tapped on the window to get her attention and when she turned and saw us she gave us a great big smile.
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Got Stripers · 03-29-2020, 02:59 PM

Boy back in my boat owning days I’d have loved these gas prices just ahead of the season, it’s been a while since it’s been under $2.

Jim in CT · 03-30-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JFigliuolo

LOVE my pellet grill. easy peasy. Although you will likely want to get one of these for more smoke (if that's your pleasure)

https://www.amazon.com/MAZE-N-Pellet.../dp/B007ROPJ1M. I find w/o the AMPS I don't get enough smoke flavor for my taste. With it it's perfect.

Plus you can do very low temp smokes for burgers and such. Even cold smokes (which I haven't messed with yet)

I'll smoke fresh ground burgers at 160-180 degrees for a few hours (until they get to 125) then sear for smokey juicy perfection.

So you put this thing, with pellets in it, inside the cooking chamber? And that gives a more smoky flavor than just using pellets in the firebox?

I've heard that pellet grills fall a but short on smokiness, but Weber is saying (of course) that their pellet grill solves this.

JFigliuolo · 03-30-2020, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim in CT

So you put this thing, with pellets in it, inside the cooking chamber? And that gives a more smoky flavor than just using pellets in the firebox?

I've heard that pellet grills fall a but short on smokiness, but Weber is saying (of course) that their pellet grill solves this.

Yup exactly. The pellets in the firebox burn pretty cleanly since it's forced air induction. You light the tray, let it burn for 20-30 min, then blow it out and it smokes for a good 10-12 hours when fully loaded.

Got Stripers · 03-30-2020, 01:51 PM

Spent today going thru every miscellaneous cubby, draw, box, can, shelf and organized tools, nuts, bolts, screws, I’m running out of “fun” haha stuff to do on these rainy days. I don’t think I’ve ever been this far ahead on inside and outside work before April rolls around.

Guppy · 03-30-2020, 04:14 PM

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Spent today going thru every miscellaneous cubby, draw, box, can, shelf and organized tools, nuts, bolts, screws, I’m running out of “fun” haha stuff to do on these rainy days. I don’t think I’ve ever been this far ahead on inside and outside work before April rolls around.

I’m still busy with the boat,,,, if you really need something to do, come on down and start my yard work.....,