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Date: June 21, 2024 Body of Water: Casco Bay Boat: amybaby22 With: Alone Target: Stripers Time: 11:30 AM - 2:45 PM Tide: High at 12:17 PM Moon Phase: Full Moon Conditions: Cloudy, spitting rain, 65 degrees; decreasing southerly breeze to calm. Water temperatures 58 - 62 degrees F (+/-) After another full week, wormless, and off to a late start (despite the June Full Moon tides), I looked to simply fit in a short trip between weather events. I wanted to go find more pogies and catch some big bass (of course), but assessing the skies, decided to play it close to home. The east end of Clapboard seemingly held no bait (none found in a 20-minute troll) and so I hit the channel markers off the west end, finally connecting with a couple of single mackerel. The first was deployed off Clapboard's west end and reef, and survived two passes without a touch. It was returned to the well, and I replicated this effort and result off Clapboard's west end with the second bait. I ran to Sturdivant and bump-trolled the length of the island's southern face, moving with the gathering ebb current. As I approached the most complex and favored portion of this stretch (it offers everything, including an inside turn, changes in depth, and rock and weed cover), my bait re-activated, got chased down, and got overtaken in about 8 feet of water after several crashing attempts on top. Having landed and released this prime 28-incher, I continued my search with the other (final) bait. It went untouched through the rest of the stretch and so I returned to the scene of the original crime. Soon enough, the struggling mack caught the attention of another bass. This particular bass fought well above its weight class with several long runs; I was surprised when it taped out at only 26 inches. What a way to end a quick and pleasant session! Two baits, two bites, two bass; it was enough for the day! What do I have to say about this? I almost missed the June Full Moon period! Fortunately, Wednesday's holiday and this quick session got me out there (I would be weathered out the next day) and I was able to connect with some nice bass. Both strikes occurred about 2 - 2.25 hours after predicted high tide. I usually fish here at lower tidal conditions, so it was nice to connect here under other circumstances. Pondering the questions of core essence and finding meaning in unexpected ways
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