Newport, 7-6-17

[Amish Ed]

Original plan was for Dana, but the wind forecast didn't look so good, so we decided on Newport. Landwhale and I launched about 6:45am to a south wind and a fog bank just off shore. Didn't use a FF today, so I don't know the water temp, but it felt a little chilly. Lots of floating debris all day, but the water was pretty clear.

We started at the buoy line and never left it. It wasn't wide open, just a slow pick which died when the current died. Coolbaits Underspins were the ticket, though I did get a legal on the Warblade. Lots of bites on lots of colors, but the 1/2oz Underspin with a chartreuse 4" grub did the best for me. Finished with 10 bass (3 legal and a short butt. Off by 9:30 as the bite was dead and I had to be off by 10:00 or so anyways. It should be noted that all but 1 of my bass came from relatively shallow water.

We had a good time and plan to hit Mission Bay next Friday. But, first I have to restock on the Underspin. Lost 3 today, 1 to a fish and 2 to the bottom. OUCH!