How early is Early?

[Piscator]

seems like there is a lot more bait around too. More so than some past years, Could be do to the bait staying farther North with the warm winter too and getting here earlier?

[bart]

I'm worried that my week during the NM in July will be unproductive because the water temps will push the fish offshore. I fish deep water during that time, but I'm not sure it will make much of a difference. We'll see...

[rizzo]

Originally Posted by bart

I'm worried that my week during the NM in July will be unproductive because the water temps will push the fish offshore. I fish deep water during that time, but I'm not sure it will make much of a difference. We'll see...

Thats a good time to be out! Just pick the right general area to start. Under the right conditions, the big girls will move in. They'll feed in very shallow warm water (just make sure its near some deeper water) if there is a good reason for them to be there.

[bart]

Originally Posted by rizzo

Thats a good time to be out! Just pick the right general area to start. Under the right conditions, the big girls will move in. They'll feed in very shallow warm water (just make sure its near some deeper water) if there is a good reason for them to be there.

I know TRADITIONALLY it's a good time, but this year has me concerned. You know where I fish. The lack of bait the last 7 years is a concern as well..

[rizzo]

Originally Posted by bart

I know TRADITIONALLY it's a good time, but this year has me concerned. You know where I fish. The lack of bait the last 7 years is a concern as well..

I wouldn't fish there but some places close by have potential!

[bart]

I hear ya, loud and clear Maybe this year will finally be the year of the wetsuit for me. I didn't lose all that weight for nothing...

[Jim in CT]

The squid run in the Watch Hill - Fishers Island area started early this year (in my observation), and it's the best squid bite I've seen in several years.