Great Fishing, Today!

Water was “60!!!!!!” at 8:30AM, today. Yesterday, it was “70!!!!!” That change slowed the bite, for sure. First, we saw some birds diving in the inlet, and trolled. The air was cold! No hits, so we fluked. I quickly realized heat was needed, so we headed back to “the ditch” and found some action at 68 degrees. As the water drained out, we moved closer to the ocean and found some more action. (For the love of Pete! Can Ocean City get some consistent Summer water temps????)?‍??‍??‍?

I took out an excellent crew, today. We watched the weather closely just in case the wind blew too hard. As it turned out, predictions were higher than reality, and we had an outstanding trip. Aside from catching a lot, a 23” fish was boarded. Water was 68 degrees, Greenhead flies were not too bad and temps were in high 70’s since we fished close to ocean.

We departed under clouds, 75 degrees and 10mph north wind. Water was very clear. We fished an old spot I hadn’t fished much this year. Within five minutes we were getting hits and then it was catching. One fish measured 17”, but we were C&R today, anyway. This super group was soaking up my fishing tips, asking lots of questions and chilling to Michael Jackson. Everbody caught, today. You can’t ask for a better first time out…I had to caution them, though. Not every fishing trip is a 10 outta 10. ????