It was cold today and extremely windy. Water temp. was 43 degrees. Saw a lot of boats with not much action. We caught 1 that was 8lbs on a downlined trout in Flat Creek around 30feet. Had our BIG trout knocked out of the water a couple of times but no takers. We fished flat, balus and 6 mile creek. We marked the majority of our fish in the back of Flat but only ended up with one. Heard that someone had some luck on U-rigs but not sure were. Glad to get my first striper of the new year but wish it was the 30lb + I am looking for. I would post a pic. but I am sure most of you have seen a 8lb striper.

Tight Lines,

Brad

Congrats on the striper Brad. At least you got out there and enjoyed the outdoors

If I ever get a striper (on my own), its picture is getting posted on this board, regardless of size

Congrats Brad, It was tough out there today. I stopped by Oakwood Bait and loaded up then fished from seven to two today and only got one fish also. I stayed in Flat / Balus creek just about the whole day. I tried planers, freelines, and downlines with the downline paying off for me. Today was my first time fishing the Oakwood Striper Club tourney and that one fish got me a win. I could not believe it. Heres a pic of it.

http://s830.photobucket.com/albums/zz229/rooster21/

Cock a doodle do! Way to go Mr. Rooster!

Congrats Rooster!

Great job, in some really lousy conditions.

Way to go rooster!

Congrats rooster

Rooster,

Didnt you catch em last week in the rain when no one elese was catching them? I hate to see what you can do when the fishing gets good!!

Yesterday was tuff, congrats..

Great job Rooster. Definitely a tough day for all. Way to hang in there.