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Date: October 5, 2019 Body of Water: Woods Hole Pier Boat: none With: Alone, but with several familiar folks from 2018's Albie Chase Target: False Albacore Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Conditions: Bright and windy from the North. Some tidal movement, and reports of good fishing from this spot the previous morning. In two words; Bonus! Hope! After a Gale Day of chores, a fantastic group dinner to culminate the trip and reconnecting with A., I found myself in Woods Hole with a few hours to enjoy before I began the long journey back to Michigan. Why not take a final try for tuna from the pier? As I arrived, the word was that it had been a slow morning, but that Albies had presented themselves the day before at about 9 AM. There was a little bait present, the tidal currents seemed to be increasing, and a visible foam line was approaching from the hazards of Woods Hole, center. I took my place on the pier, hedging my bets between the tip and access to the wall behind me; last year, the most active tuna had been crashing bait against this wall. I rigged an epoxy jig and a swim bait. Between 9 and 9:30 or so, a fair number of tuna showed themselves in small, loose groups. Most were out of casting range, but I did get my lure into a few groups of fish. I tried both lures and a variety of retrieves, but never got touched. Neither did anybody else on the pier, nor anybody in the boats and kayaks that were chasing each group of visible fish. The action slowed considerably thereafter, and by 10:30, I knew it was time to go. I was in the game again; but the fish were picky. Someday I'll be there when the funny fish are more abundant, accessible and vulnerable. What do I have to say about this? At least I went down swinging! This session also let me get in quite a few casts with the new Diawa rod and reel, and I expect it will be an important addition to my saltwater arsenal. The reel is super smooth, seems to have a good drag system, and has ample line capacity. The rod slots nicely into the heavier side of my tackle selection and will see action in a variety of saltwater exploits. I also left town knowing that I was on the verge of big changes for the better, and those prospects included more saltwater fishing opportunities. So while I might have lost this Albacore Battle (again), I was not really defeated. Pondering the questions of core essence and finding meaning in unexpected ways
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