For Week Ending Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020

It quickly became evident this morning, from the number of boats launching at West Neck Marina, that a lot of people were playing "hookie." As Dave said, "Appears nobody is working today." There easily were seven or eight rigs in the parking lot at 9 o'clock this morning and probably nine or ten at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Can't blame anyone for taking the day off, given the gorgeous weather we had.

Monday, Feb. 3 (from Red)... As anyone who knows Red Bruun will tell you, he's one mighty fine fisherman. At 9:15 this morning, he already had two fish, and when he quit at 3 o'clock, he had boated a total of seven. His haul included a 6-lb. big bass, plus a couple of 3-pounders--a good day by anyone's standards. So, my friend, I tip my hat to you on a job well done. You finished head and shoulders above yours truly, as well as anyone else I talked to on the water today.

Monday, Feb. 3 (from Dave and Ken)...The water color was pretty much what we both expected this morning, considering the weather we've had here lately. Lots of off-colored, dirty water most places. We spent the first three hours this morning, trying to find some fish in West Neck and Pocaty, to no avail. We finally headed to Albright's, where we found some good-looking water, and each of us managed to put one keeper bass in the boat on jerkbaits. Other than that, we couldn't find a bite anywhere, on anything. At least we got out of the house for a spell, which makes it all worthwhile. The water temp when we started this morning was about 46 degrees, and I saw 50 before we tossed in the towel at 3 p.m.