Norteno Report post Posted February 20, 2017 So my wife and her friend got me and my budding a guided striper fishing day at Lake Pleasant on March 5th. I love fishing, but mostly stream fly fishing for trout or from the bank of a lake. Never really been out on a boat or fished for Bass. What can I expect? Hopefully I won't be throwing chunks off the side of the boat. Do I need one of those fancy shirts with all my sponsors on the back? Do I get to keep the fish? Are they good to eat? Truthfully I'd rather have the day off to head up north and check if the Bulls have started dropping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted February 20, 2017 It depends on who the outfitter is. Do you know what company she bought the trip with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Report post Posted February 20, 2017 That's a little early to go for them, but using the guide, you'll see what you need to do to catch them in April. As far as the dinks go.... they are growing. There are plenty of nutrients to sustain them. Just don't eat them because of the mercury level in the meat. That comes from G&F. There are 20 lb fish in there. 10lb line or less. Less than 10lb and you'll catch more, but lose more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted February 20, 2017 here is one from last march. great eating 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted February 20, 2017 ^^^ wrong fish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted February 20, 2017 Little early for big bites but should be fun, I scoffed at fishing them but ounce I started going out it was a blast. A lot of small fish yes but we have found a few 3 lb and up. I have been eating them all year, not sure about that Mercury deal??? I don't feel dead at the moment!!!! Fish tacos all the way. I like to drop shot shad if I can net them but chopped anchovies works, try to cast out away from the main bait ball and let your bait drop deeper and you might snag a larger fish. The bite is really lite so be ready, Hoghunter taught me the trick and feel to keep them from swallowing the hook. A lot of finesse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Report post Posted February 20, 2017 Good luck with the mercury... (big sign at the lake) https://www.azgfd.com/Fishing/FishConsumption Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted February 20, 2017 "What if I eat more than the recommended amount of fish and shellfish in a week?" One week's consumption of fish does not change the level of methylmercury in the body much at all. If you eat a lot of fish one week, you can cut back for the next week or two. Just make sure you average the recommended amount per week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPlumber Report post Posted February 20, 2017 I played with Mercury when I was a kid. My third eye is a bonus as I can looked through my bino's and spotting scope at the same time. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted February 20, 2017 My brother was there today. Super slow. Snagged one single 6" striper in 8 hours. I bet weather had more to do with it than anything. Pray for warmer temps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted February 20, 2017 My brother was there today. Super slow. Snagged one single 6" striper in 8 hours. I bet weather had more to do with it than anything. Pray for warmer temps. Do people ever pray for warmer temps. In Az. ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 20, 2017 My brother was there today. Super slow. Snagged one single 6" striper in 8 hours. I bet weather had more to do with it than anything. Pray for warmer temps.Do people ever pray for warmer temps. In Az. ? Yeah I'm gonna pass on that prayer. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted February 22, 2017 Dinks every cast... The Lake needs to be cleaned-out and re-stocked... Restocked with an invasive species? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzPlumber Report post Posted February 22, 2017 Didn't the Strippers end up in the lake when they filled it with CAP water after raising the Dam? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted February 22, 2017 Didn't the Strippers end up in the lake when they filled it with CAP water after raising the Dam? I think the strippers ended up in the lake after that rich guy capsized his party barge 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
