Week Ending July 5, 2009.

What a week, once again a lot of rain and cold temps in the beginning of the week. Thankfully the bimini top and some rain gear keep everyone dry for the most part.

Fishing had it ups and downs, this week. Monday morning was a bit slow with about 10 fish, the afternoon trip yielded about 25. My slowest day of the season was on Wed. with only 7 or 8 fish. It was tough, we found one good spot that was producing but a bathroom trip caused us to head back in for a quick pitstop and we just never got into them again.

On Thursday, we had 2 fish over 28 inches and a bunch of other quality fish despite the fact that is was the worst weather I have fished in so far this season. We all got wet and called the trip about ½ hour early as lightning was starting to roar its ugly head. Friday the weather was great, and actually for the first time in a couple of weeks I took the bimini top down. We did real good fishing as well, with 2 over 30" and 7year old Liam with the help of me and his dad reeled in one of the big ones.

We saw some surface activity this week and even did some casting to some breaking fish catching a few on spinning gear. We also caught our first bluefish for the season, well we got him right to the boat before he chewed through the leader.

Saturday turned out to be a great day, the sun was out, bimini top was put away and I even had suntan lotion and sunglasses on, an all too rare occurrence this summer. The fishing was really good, we caught about 30 fish, no keepers but real close and the guys had a lot of fun. In town for a wedding for Jerry's daughter they were a nice bunch of guys from Kentucky, Georgia and western NH. Happy July 4, 2009

Tight Lines Capt. Joel.

www.nhsaltwaterfishing.com

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About The Author: Captain Joel Koch

Company: Reel Ecstacy, LLC.

Area Reporting: Portsmouth NH

Bio: Captain Joel Koch is a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain, a NH Saltwater Fishing Guide and a Registered Maine Guide. Reel Ecstasy,LLC saltwater fishing charters leaves out of Portsmouth (Newington) NH and provides an enjoyable experience for beginners as well as experienced anglers. We fish for Striped Bass in Great Bay, Piscataqua River and along the seacoast of New Hampshire. We may also catch Bluefish if they are running.

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