We shall dub this, "the day of the shorts". Lots of minishorts (6-9"), 3 legals (1 sandie ~1.5, and 2 spotties, the bigger one ~3). I think I had 15 + shorts, plus a microsculpin.

Launched at 4am, back about 10:30. Only 2 fish before daybreak and not many bites, so I guess the sandies finally moved out to spawn. After daybreak, anything small would get bit, but mostly shortbiters and small ones. So, I eventually stayed with the bigger baits. Color was a major issue. Bassackwards. It was very overcast, but dark colors were not working. In the end, clear w/ hologram flake zippershads are what got all my solid strikes (two nicer ones farmed) and the 2 spotties. Rigged 'em on a 1/2 oz. Owner sled head.

Water was getting towards the warm end, maybe 66º. Wind was slight to modest, but only intermittent. Current was really weak, particularly for a decent tide swing. Also, lots and lots of rental boats and PBers. Met a nice guy while I was loading my stuff at the truck. He is looking (maybe has one now) at getting his first yak. Spent a good 1/2hr answering questions and giving some tips. Overall it was relaxing and fun.

Amish Ed
You Can't Catch it again if
it's Dead!

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