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Date: June 28, 2022 Body of Water: Casco Bay - Falmouth, Maine Moon Phase: New Moon Boat: None; shore fishing from landing float With: Alone Target: Striped Bass Time: 4:15 AM - 6:30 AM Conditions: Low tide at 5:41 AM. Generally clear; dead calm and 60 degrees. Water temperatures around 62 degrees. What better way to start a work day than targeting a few stripers before signing in for work? With the New Moon low tide corresponding to dawn, I had the opportunity to soak some blood-worms under floats in both Quadrants II and III of the tide cycle. I figured some biting bass should be around, and my first bait hit the water at 4:15 AM. It took just a few minutes for the first bite, and I quickly subdued a small (19-inch) striper. It was good to be on the board, and equally good to see a young fish representing the future stock. The bite continued until about sunrise; I captured another small bass, dropped a mid-20s fish near my feet after getting the best of the fight, and simply missed to connect on an aggressive bite from a larger, swirling fish. After a bit of a sunrise lull, my float went down again. This fish woke up midway through the fight, and really put up a good effort on my light tackle. Still, it relented, and I eventually lipped a very-nearly-keeper-sized striper. This last bite occurred within minutes of predicted low tide; when this bite happens, it is often the largest fish of the session. I fished for another 45 minutes or so, into the initial flood. But with bright skies and no action, as well as a full work day in front of me, it only made sense for me to go home and start the rest of my day. What do I have to say about this? It was beautiful morning, and I was pleased to secure my Striper Cup limit of three photographed fish for the week. Despite the long holiday weekend and a few days off from both jobs, my ability to get back on the water will be limited. That's okay, though, all the reasons for this are good! June 2022 was a solidly decent fishing month for me. July should offer (documented) Striper 1500 for me. The outer fringe islands of my range on Casco Bay should come into play, and I look forward to whatever might happen. Pondering the questions of core essence and finding meaning in unexpected ways
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