The upper Shrewsbury did not disappoint on opening week for fluke. First decent day to get out yesterday. Tide and wind were certainly not cooperative but the fluke were. Got 8 keepers on the wonder rig including this really nice 26 inch, 7 pounder! I would have bet $1000 that I had a big bluefish on when this fish hit - took line and started screaming out away from the boat. Then it got real 'flukey' and settled in to a slow, steady retrieve.
For all of you nay-sayers out there - Gamakatsu #4 (not 4/0) octopus hook right in the corner of the mouth!
