I'm noticing something.

[redlite]

Originally Posted by MAKAI

Of the hundreds of bass I've been lucky enough to catch this season. From a bunch of different locations south and north of the cape. There was not a single fish under, say, 22 inches.

I am usually pretty good at "kibbie " fishing, the last few years not so much.

Where are they ?

I have a good idea why.

Again, they are here in Westport. By the millions. I had an all out blitz of 14" +/- fish last night. Was wild to stand and watch. After dark was aggravating digging hooks out of them, especially since my eel was longer than most of them. Could have live-lined some of them. TINY.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by redlite

Again, they are here in Westport. By the millions. I had an all out blitz of 14" +/- fish last night. Was wild to stand and watch. After dark was aggravating digging hooks out of them, especially since my eel was longer than most of them. Could have live-lined some of them. TINY.

If there are only very localized schools of kibbies, seems like that should trigger some concern.

[MAKAI]

Originally Posted by redlite

Again, they are here in Westport. By the millions. I had an all out blitz of 14" +/- fish last night. Was wild to stand and watch. After dark was aggravating digging hooks out of them, especially since my eel was longer than most of them. Could have live-lined some of them. TINY.

My main point was the little rats used to be ubiquitous, blanket coverage early spring and late fall. No matter where I was, mouths the size of nickels. I'd get a hundred a tide on my trout gear if I wanted.
Remember, I'm an old cynic, so I look at this as a canary in a coal mine.

[piemma]

Originally Posted by MAKAI

My main point was the little rats used to be ubiquitous, blanket coverage early spring and late fall. No matter where I was, mouths the size of nickels. I'd get a hundred a tide on my trout gear if I wanted.
Remember, I'm an old cynic, so I look at this as a canary in a coal mine.

Makai, no one listens to us old bastards. I've been complaining about the lack of schoolies (along with Clammer) but no one believes us. Wait, you'll see in a few years. We lived through it. You guys will also.