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Wondering, since you fellas have made enough observations,
the reds I caught this past weekend were brutal fighters (20-26") and fought better
than I recall in warmer weather. Any thoughts on that?
It doesn't really make sense in terms of metabolism, energy, and what I get with trout.

Lit, I noticed around Thanksgiving that the reds I caught when it was very cold didn't put up much of a fight both in and out of the water. Maybe the warm snap we've had lately have made them really active.

Littoral wrote:Wondering, since you fellas have made enough observations,
the reds I caught this past weekend were brutal fighters (20-26") and fought better
than I recall in warmer weather. Any thoughts on that?
It doesn't really make sense in terms of metabolism, energy, and what I get with trout.

I am right there with you Lit the upper slot fish we caught were very feisty, they did fight much better than a coldwater red. I also think what Walt said might have some validity to it.

Is the spring creek boat ramp the best place to depart from to fish oyster bay? Any pointers for navigating that area?

Spring Creek is as good a place as any to launch for Oyster Bay. Follow the channel markers and you're fine. Take your time when venturing off the beaten path. They don't call it Oyster Bay because they ran out of words. I know that area well from both my boat and my kayak, and I still find surprises with bars on certain tides. Also that area is loaded down with unmarked "ghost traps", so proceed with caution when not in the channels.