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06-01-2008, 08:35 AM
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Work hard. Fish harder.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 765
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Flaptail,
The fish are here. They are on the move and so am I. When I hit a slump, I think outside the box and try a new location and a new method. When I fish with confidence, I catch fish. When I "think too much" about being in a slump...nada.
But, alas, I am only human. So when the slump become "unbearable", I re-read chapter 10 "Phsychological Components" of "The Trophy Striper" by Frank Daignault. From page146....
"May: The first biggies is ganna come
June: The best month
July: Fish, big fish, are settling in
August: They get crazy and stupid when fattening up on shad
September: The mullet run in going to get'em going
October: They're comin' in from Maine where they ain't been fished
November: Everybody is tired. We got 'em all to ourselves
December: Get one now ans he'll be fat as a bastard"
Flaptail: today is June 1st!
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06-01-2008, 08:54 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
Posts: 2,608
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Sorry for your pain but it's hard to consider this a slump if you've been landing fish to 35". Seems like you need to relax a little and it will come to you. Overthinking might be your worst enemy right now. I'd personally be happy if I had your problems. Have a great vacation and enjoy yourself.
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"Sunshine Day Dream"
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06-01-2008, 09:15 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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I feel your pain,my numbers are also down.However, the quality fish ratio is up. I am hearing many different philosophies as to why they are not in the usual haunts. I know the bait pattern and water temps are contributing factors.It seems the majority of fish are taking the outside route this year.My daytime strategy is to look for places to park, so at night so I can fish where the bait is on foot.Unlike other highbrow anglers, I just want to catch fish regardless of method.
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PRO CHOICE REPUBLICAN
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06-01-2008, 09:23 AM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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Hearing the same stuff from everyone from SoCo to the Cape. Occasional large fish, but nothing consistent. Like I said in another post, count your fish in December. There's still a long way to go and no evidence of summer resident fish showing anywhere just yet. New moon two nights away may kick things up.
Every season is different....
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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06-01-2008, 09:54 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,427
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Back Beach
Hearing the same stuff from everyone from SoCo to the Cape. Occasional large fish, but nothing consistent. Like I said in another post, count your fish in December. There's still a long way to go and no evidence of summer resident fish showing anywhere just yet. New moon two nights away may kick things up.
Every season is different....
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Little evidence of any fish the last few tides. 
Good tides this week though.... |
Bryan
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"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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