[BassDawg]

Must begin with two words: LOG BOOK

Dark nights...............cloudy and pissing Full, regular New.

From FAC to 1'-3' max.....................worked well for my biggest feesh this year, multiple 30#'s, lost three Monstahs during same conditons at me honey hole.

Wind........................between 0 - 15 kts in my face, not in me mug, swirling, SW is good for that particular spot. it all depends on where. LOG BOOK

EEEEEEEEEELS.......................JULY to SEPT at just the right structure, slingin' 'em at the right time of the

Water........................the depth of the TIDE is key and changes with location and alters the availability of structure, unless yer at the EWall or similar places and can fish all phases.

My Honey Hole is definitely depth sensitive. 2 Hours either side of Low is GO TIME!!! 1 Hour, either side of High, has been marginally notable and will get more offerings next season. LOG BOOK

Some places are High tide places, some are Low, and some are Rising, and still others are Falling tide places. And then there's the Bways and River mouths, always feesh the outgoing on the outside and sometimes the inside on the incoming. Last summer caught some avg keepers on bunker Storms ~inside on the outgoing..........go figure. LOG BOOK

Beaches??? Pray for surf, 4'-6' ~and less~ works well for me. And then there is the Nor'Easters factor with regard to Water. Lots to learn, eh tamer? LOG BOOK

Mostly it's about puttin' in the time and finding yer own li'l honey cove, yer stretch of beach, personalizing "your" perch of rocks, and documenting the CRAP out of those ideal conditions that work BEST at your best producer, and then it's time to "Lock It Up". LOG BOOK

When asked about sharing my Honey Hole with others The Iron One once asked me, "Jess, how do ya think we know that our fish will always be there? It's because we keep our producers to ourselves. How well do you know the guy that your taking there? If he isn't yer best friend or family he's gonna tell his best friends and family, and who are they gonna tell?" Swallow the key, burn the map, and keep it to yerseff; sose as to not bring in the CLOWNS and/or send the COWS packing from too much pressh. Obviously, yer more public places are all about "first come, first served", and are already well known by most. I'm referring to that one or more places that work well for you on a consistent and productive basis and may be a little less well known.

Good Luck, bro! Oh yeah, did I mention the fact that we know these spots and we know the right conditions, and the right time of year, because we use a LOG BOOK???? Just bustin' ya! Have fun, cow tamer, and write it down!!!