July 30 - Are these the Doldrums? What to do about it?

[KeyWest225]

I think the weather has not helped. I have planned to play hookey quite a few days from work to take the boat out and the night before cancelled due to the forecast. I can't believe we are staring at August! Think positive and have great success in August.

[Rockport24]

I think the answer is get in a boat or kayak!

[Rockfish9]

Originally Posted by Karl F

I have been told by more than one old timer... that there is no such thing.......

And I agrree.....

[basswipe]

I actually got a few schoolies last night fishing around some docks like the freshwater bass guys do.Been a little occupied lately so it was nice to actually catch something.

[numbskull]

Spring and fall migrations let us pretend we are better fisherman than we really are. Finding and catching good fish from shore in the summer is a much better test of one's knowledge, skill, endurance, and commitment. It is also expensive and, for most, requires travel with very uncertain reward. They are out there, though.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Spring and fall migrations let us pretend we are better fisherman than we really are. Finding and catching good fish from shore in the summer is a much better test of one's knowledge, skill, endurance, and commitment. It is also expensive and, for most, requires travel with very uncertain reward. They are out there, though.

Aye Kapitan! Therein lies the rub, job and family commitments have obscured my ability to get out when the going was good. Now that the goings are nossomuch I need to wrap my mind around my few opportunities that exist to chase summer fish.

I've often done OK in the past this time of year (considering the time of year) with a pick of decent fish and I just need to mentally get myself in that mindset. I just can't believe TOMORROW kicks off August.

[hyefisherman2]

Originally Posted by numbskull

Spring and fall migrations let us pretend we are better fisherman than we really are. Finding and catching good fish from shore in the summer is a much better test of one's knowledge, skill, endurance, and commitment. It is also expensive and, for most, requires travel with very uncertain reward. They are out there, though.

right on



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[The Iceman 6]

John -

Technically, tomorrow is the 31st so you can still catch a July bass.

[Sea Dangles]

They are there for the dedicated.