Conditions:
Early morning, Narragansett, RI
Water had been kicked up by a moderate chop
Fair amount of suspended weed in the water
Typical greenish coloration of Narragansett Bay in summer
Depth:
10 – 12’
Fish:
30 - 34” 12 to 14 pounds
Behavior:
I was glued to the bottom and as motionless as possible. There was a slight push and pull from a moderate surge. This bass cruised in fast and hot, yet managed to put the brakes on, just a few feet from my camera. Instinct triggered the “fight or flight” response and the dorsal fin went up in an instant…a quick beat of its tail and it was gone.
Fishing Technique:
Live squid would not last long
Jig tipped with squid strip might work
Bucktail deceiver or squid fly
Schoolie, Bloo and Krispy,
Those are not my bubbles…I hold my breath…not only when I’m diving, but especially when I’m in the same room as Habs.
