Could be just me but........

[Rockfish9]

I think it is more related to the weather... for the most part, it's been miserable, and anyone who has done this for awile just is not inclined to take any more beatings... I know I'm not...I havent done as much as in the past myself.. but I have pulled more all-nighters than I have in 10 years, trying to take advantage of what good weather we HAVE had... we have nice tides next week, the southerly winds are SUPPOSED to return... down side of the moon.. next week looks like "the " WEEK TO GET GOING...

tight lines
Roc

[luds]

Originally Posted by Rockfish9

I think it is more related to the weather... for the most part, it's been miserable, and anyone who has done this for awile just is not inclined to take any more beatings... I know I'm not...I havent done as much as in the past myself.. but I have pulled more all-nighters than I have in 10 years, trying to take advantage of what good weather we HAVE had... we have nice tides next week, the southerly winds are SUPPOSED to return... down side of the moon.. next week looks like "the " WEEK TO GET GOING...

tight lines
Roc

Could not agree more. I've also let myself bedistracted by life but I'm going to change that for the next couple months.

[Flaptail]

Job pressures and coming within a whisker of losing my job due to state budget cuts just took the wind out of my sails this year. I have had the skiff out once and the fishing was horrible that day which led to not wanting to go out.

I have been concentraing on getting the important stuff done and spending time with my wife and daughters in between our frenetic lifestyles and work hours.

I have been going out fishing a few nights a week, no pressure, just me and like it because I can stay if I want or if I am a bit tired just decide to leave and who cares? I Love it, I am not killing myself, getting dog tired, not being able to function at work or run the risk of disharmony at home just because I ran myself ragged to catch a stupid fish anymore.

Tonight I plan to go east but who knows, I may not feel like it tonight after all but the best thing is I am not going to lose sleep over whatever decision I make. If I go I go, if not is it really that important?

No it's not, the urge will return, I suspect when the chill of the autumm air starts to take hold, the tourists and vacationing "anglers" are gone and we can use any ramp, park in any lot as we please.

Come on September.

[Crafty Angler]

Well, I guess it's not just you Larrry...hope that makes you feel better if nothing else

Reading the posts what I get is everyone who's chimed in so far is saying the same sorta thing - and maybe this year's unusual weather has thrown everyone off a bit, too

You also have to consider that most of the regulars at S-B didn't start fishing yesterday and it's hard to get all fired up for summer fish - and most are guys with families, homes and jobs that they can't show up for with 3 hours sleep and a 2 day stubble on a regular basis in this economy

I feel like I've slipped into a comfortable groove this year - finally. A little more laid back, more philosophical about it, less driven (or manic, as da wife calls it) -

I dunno, basically it's summer now and I'm taking care of business doing some majors on the ranch while the weather holds and enjoying summer type stuff with my bride when I can. I'm finding myself fishing when I want to and when I can afford to time-wise - and I'm not gonna push myself that hard for summer fish.

Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune...

[luds]

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

Well, I guess it's not just you Larrry...hope that makes you feel better if nothing else

Reading the posts what I get is everyone who's chimed in so far is saying the same sorta thing - and maybe this year's unusual weather has thrown everyone off a bit, too

You also have to consider that most of the regulars at S-B didn't start fishing yesterday and it's hard to get all fired up for summer fish - and most are guys with families, homes and jobs that they can't show up for with 3 hours sleep and a 2 day stubble on a regular basis in this economy

I feel like I've slipped into a comfortable groove this year - finally. A little more laid back, more philosophical about it, less driven (or manic, as da wife calls it) -

I dunno, basically it's summer now and I'm taking care of business doing some majors on the ranch while the weather holds and enjoying summer type stuff with my bride when I can. I'm finding myself fishing when I want to and when I can afford to time-wise - and I'm not gonna push myself that hard for summer fish.

Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune...

2 day stubble. LOL. I have that going on in a big way during fishing season.

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

Of course, come September I'll be whistling a much different tune...

Was just talking yesterday with someone about that and I finished the conversation by saying most of the major fish landings take place around here in a four week period.....the last week of May through first week of June(2 weeks) then the last week of September through first week of October(2 more weeks).

What happens in between is usually just some filler. I would say 80% of what I catch from shore on any given year is during these two 2 week periods.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Was just talking yesterday with someone about that and I finished the conversation by saying most of the major fish landings take place around here in a four week period.....the last week of May through first week of June(2 weeks) then the last week of September through first week of October(2 more weeks).

What happens in between is usually just some filler. I would say 80% of what I catch from shore on any given year is during these two 2 week periods.

I didn't really start fishing until the first week of June, and it was pretty consistent for me the whole month and into early July. There was a stretch there where I went 10 consecutive outings with at least one fish over 20 lbs/40".

It slowed a bit after the 4th weekend, and right now I'm spending a lot of time at Falmouth Hospital where my wife is recovering from bilateral knee replacement surgery.

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I didn't really start fishing until the first week of June, and it was pretty consistent for me the whole month and into early July. There was a stretch there where I went 10 consecutive outings with at least one fish over 20 lbs/40".

I would say its a little different if you live close and are able to fish every day, sometimes twice a day.. If you're looking for the highest percentage of fish availability from a historical basis, the four weeks I mentioned would still be my first choice, at least from the shore.

Hacks like me need a lot of available fish, you know...

[BassDawg]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Was just talking yesterday with someone about that and I finished the conversation by saying most of the major fish landings take place around here in a four week period.....the last week of May through first week of June(2 weeks) then the last week of September through first week of October(2 more weeks).

What happens in between is usually just some filler. I would say 80% of what I catch from shore on any given year is during these two 2 week periods.

hey BB,


while this is MOSTLY true on the NShore,
adding two weeks/month to each side
(later for THE arrival, and earlier for THE departure)

as i look back over my basslawgs, from my very limited
sampling of 3 yrs, i consistently show the outside in NPT
as being very good from July's New forward,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

the NShorian Knights heat up from AUG's Full to OCT's New,
Gansay to SoCo and beyond shows steady landings and BIG bites
from AUG's New to OCT's New as well, and even sum bigguns into NOV.
is it related to the where and the when??

YUP, but more likely it is the fact that i was OUT there, IN the surf, fished my tail OFF, and was too GREEN to know the difference between a good tide/wind/moon/surf!!! i still LOVE this surfcraziness with extreme passion and dedication, i can't wait to get started this year, and we have a FREAKIN' CUP to bring back to it's rightful mantle, PEOPLE!!!

sooooooo, let's stop our effin' shhhnivelling about the wind, the wet, and the will of the masses!
GET OUT THERE and GIT 'ER DUUUUUN!! there are sum NICE trophies to be had this year, and they don't give a flying flip about yours and my own silly, little, insignificant to them, personal "blahblahBLAH,,,,,,,,,,,,BLAH,,,,,,,,,,,blahBLAH,, ,,,,,,,,,,blahblahBLAHZZZZ"

this PSA has been brought to you by the good folks at nomoreexcuses.com and the old-school-crotchety-bastards from WTFO? Productions~~~underwritten by the staff at TICheekInc! not trying to offend, only trying to upend this unusually slow and weird START!!

[numbskull]

Lots of good fishing to be had in the summer, it is just harder to get to. If and when you do find a concentration of fish, they usually stay put long enough to get back at them several times. Charles Church caught his fish in early August......motivation enough for me.

[Crafty Angler]

Originally Posted by numbskull

...Charles Church caught his fish in early August.......

Boat fish....

...

[Rockfish9]

I get alot of fish by boat in August.. if I got out..the water would only be to my knees... flap wouldnt even get his ankles wet...sometimes it's not where your fishing it's how you can get there...

[numbskull]

Originally Posted by Crafty Angler

Boat fish....

...

It was taken casting eels from a row boat into the rocks against Nashawena. Well within reach from shore.

[quick decision]

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Job pressures and coming within a whisker of losing my job due to state budget cuts just took the wind out of my sails this year. I have had the skiff out once and the fishing was horrible that day which led to not wanting to go out.

I have been concentraing on getting the important stuff done and spending time with my wife and daughters in between our frenetic lifestyles and work hours.

I have been going out fishing a few nights a week, no pressure, just me and like it because I can stay if I want or if I am a bit tired just decide to leave and who cares? I Love it, I am not killing myself, getting dog tired, not being able to function at work or run the risk of disharmony at home just because I ran myself ragged to catch a stupid fish anymore.

Tonight I plan to go east but who knows, I may not feel like it tonight after all but the best thing is I am not going to lose sleep over whatever decision I make. If I go I go, if not is it really that important?

No it's not, the urge will return, I suspect when the chill of the autumm air starts to take hold, the tourists and vacationing "anglers" are gone and we can use any ramp, park in any lot as we please.

Come on September.

I feel the same way

[Raven]

fall it is

[striperman36]

New job with some travel, the weather has had me confined to quarters doing family time