[STEVE IN MASS]

Fished the canal at Scussett Beach Monday AM for about 2 1/2 hours. In that time, I lost more gear than I have in the past three years combined. Had a west tide that was moving pretty good. The only thing I could keep on the end of my line for more than 2 casts was a 3/8 oz jig head with a Finesse type plastic. Was able to lose about five other jigs within 2 cast of putting them on, not to mention two bait rigs. To say the least, I was greatly humbled. What I don't understand is that there was a guy on both the left and right of me, and I didn't see them get snagged once. The guy to the right of me got two fish while I was there to about 26". Looks like I'm gonna need a teacher to go back to the Ditch. Till then, I'll be sticking to my own forte.

To alleviate my frustration, I then headed to Powder Point, where there was nothing doing on the ocean side. Fished the bay side for about an hour and managed one about 18" on a green and white teaser followed by a Megabait. At least the new rod and reel are no longer virgins........