Been out on the Delta breaking in the new engine & dialing in the new rig/boat for 2025! Fishing has been decent, have done about 5 days on the new boat so far. Been averaging 5-12 Stripers up to 8lbs over 5 hrs each day. Found all these fish in the shallow waters using type 3 & intermediate lines so that has been fun! Might be dry docked with all this rain for a while but good news is boat is ready to rock for 2025! Depending on the rains I will be getting out there throughout Feb. & March. Just looking for the elusive winter grabs of solid Stripers as we approach the Spring Spawn. Water temperatures are hovering just below 50 degrees, as those temperatures get closer to 55-60 it’s game on. Also, water clarity will likely be the name of the game over the next few months, too much rain will mean dirty water, find some clarity/fish & you are in business. In addition, smolt drops are currently happening on many local rivers throughout the valley, find those drops, some Stripers, a bit of clarity & you will find some amazing fishing. Other than that, I plan to do a bunch of tying using my Loon Outdoor tying tools to make a bunch of Steve Adachi style Clousers over next few months. Definitely off season but will be getting on the water when weather & water conditions permit!