Dana Pt, 5-21-13

[Amish Ed]

Woke up late, but decided to hit it anyways (had to be home by noon). Launched at the ramp around 7am and went straight to the pipe. It was overcast with some morning sickness that came and went all morning. Water was 68-69º.

The first hour was slow with only 2 fish, though they were legal calicoes. Then it died for a bit, then 5 more fish in an hour. These were a mix of legals and shorts, sand and calico. Finished the last hour with only a couple bites. PArt of the problem looking back was that I started in 50' and worked my way shallow. At some point the water changed color and jumped up 1 degree. I should've paddled back out to deeper water where I had been getting my fish, but by the time I noticed it was getting close to time to go. So I stuck it out for nada on the inside.

Hot baits were definitely darker... 5.5" Big Hammer in Christmas tree,
3" and 4" Edge Flurries in Fire Avocado and 4" Sea Food. Not a bite on the lighter colors. All baits had Hot Sauce.

Around 10:00 the wind turned and came out of the northwest and I headed in. Got to the ramp and loaded everything up. Went to close the tailgate and felt a pop in my back. Didn't think much of it until I got home and when I got out of my truck and couldn't stand up. Damn back! Ended up having to have my brother come over and unload my truck for me.

I'm now missing work and can't afford to do that. But, at least I caught a few.