Middle Grounds by Dave O’Hara, June 23, 2014

Posted on July 1, 2014 by VHFC

Interesting Saturday was quiet for many up north in BB, but I was very disappointed on Sunday 6/22 too, with only a few bites. I was in Middle Grounds between 7:30 and 10:00 and not much action. Had a nice drift with 3/4 oz spro with chartruse gulp varied jigging, and trying to keep the line as vertical as possible, couple bits. Was working a 3/8 oz bucktal and white gulp on and other line and finally, 1/4 oz bucktail with some squid strip. all had teasers. switched around between rods and had a nice time but no fish; getting frustrated as really my first serious year in BB and gret Bay, I guess. A week before went up to OCC channel area and got a couple shorts; same method. Any thoughts from anyone. Season of sping is closing in, but thats ok

The good news however, was I was able to get out for a few hours (although missed church, oh nuts) before spending the day with the inlaws. The boating/fishing morning made it tolerable.

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