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Originally Posted by DZ
Ah!, migration talk. When’s it going to happen? Where are they coming from? What effect will the moon have? Are they Hudson River bass, Chesapeake bass, Thames River bass? (Last time I asked a bass where it came from it didn’t answer me and those of you who know me know I talk to them a lot – many times they’re the only company I want). Much speculation here – what you have is lot’s of “theories”, speculation or guesses which have been passed on for generations through gossip on the beach, books, and now the internet. (Another example would be bass “stunning” prey with a whack of their tail - how many times have I heard that one.) There is no concrete scientific evidence on "specific" migration routes. One theory is the fish go up the coast or down the coast because that is how we see schools of fish actively feeding on the beach. Another theory is that they “come in” to the beach rather than follow the coastline. Only the bass “know”.
I’ve also wondered about these questions – I even did some research on ALS tag returns to see if I could find out where bass come from and where they go. No pattern at all. Some Hudson River fish go to Maine, and some go to Jersey. Some Chesapeake fish are caught in the Hudson River. Don’t overanalyze this topic – just get out and cast. One thing is almost for sure – you’ll find them where their food is.
DZ
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Well said DZ...
Glad I'm not the only one who talks to the fish!
Even when I'm not alone (ask JoeP). Bad habit, telling them calm down like they are puppies
