These days I'm more into what got me started, and that is fishing plugs from the rocks of the lower Bay at low light periods. Really taking in the beauty,and watching the surf come to life early and late in the day has made me love fishing again. I've been getting a lot of fish this summer but nothing bigger than 15 lbs. But it's been the most enjoyable season I've had in a while and has really put things in perspective for me. I've seen some amazing views and have had more fun taking pics than fishing at times.
I think if I had the money and the drive again and fished eels, I could get into some good fish. I know big fish spots and know what conditions they produce big fish under. But most of these spots require a wetsuit to really fish them effectively and for some reason I still haven't taken the plunge (pun intended). Maybe I'm ascared, maybe a surfcasting purist, I keep telling myself the latter. Also, most of these spots are not so secretive and almost require permission from other anglers as to not intrude. But I do have the utmost respect for the guys who consistently bang fish in the wetsuit. Such a cool way of fishing and obviously productive.
Again, I would rather fish alone or with a good friend, fish plugs, catch a beautiful sunset or sunrise, or preferably both, and catch smaller fish than go hard and step on peoples' toes to go large. If I get a 30 on a plug from the rocks at one of my spots this fall I'll be happy
Ok now I'm fired up for Fall fishing
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