Left CB around 6:00 AM.. with no real direction or plan, we headed up to EBAY, to see what all the commotion is about. Fairly crowded at 7:00 AM, with most most traveling at 6 knots. We don't troll. So birds were our goal. Big ole chickens abound, but they were taking the morning off.
So we headed down the Eastern side, and eventually ended up at across from the Pax. We REALLY have been trying to figure out where the flatted things are, and after about an hour of our final quest, they just ain't there. Last year was so simple.. This year forgetaboutit.
So we headed back up the West side, saw a little commotion at the Gas Docks, but nothing to stop for, past the PP, up to Parkers.. Not a boat in sight. Water quality in Western just sucks. So back to Sharps Island Light.. Found some pods of blues with a few small rock mixed in. Metal was required. Not satisfied, and the day was young, took the back way up to EBAY... Just a few trollers and not a bird insight. Headed out to the channels edge, managed a few more blues and one legal rock for dinner.
Called it a day, back at CB by 2:30. Home by 4:00.. Nap at 4:15.
Were gonna call this year a bust. With the same ole gripes everyone else has.
No Birds, poor water quality, less bait.. young juvies.. I know the years not over, but without a flounder, legal or otherwise, and alot more traveling required, this year just sucks.
Waiting for October to save the year.....