I got out af work early and decided to check out do some recon in Buzzards Bay. I hadn't been out there since things warmed up earlier this week and I sure the warmer weather had turned things on. After making a few last minute calls with no luck for a partner, I was off on my own. At about 2:30, I launched at the Taylor Point ramp, I am not sure that it put me any closer to the fish than Wareham, where I usually launch, but they have their docks in which is nice when launching solo.
I found the fish at the West End in much the same place we had found them last week, only in larger numbers. I had fish on almost every cast for about 1 1/2 hrs. I only had to reset my drift twice as the tide and wind were keeping me on the fish for about half a mile. Most of the fish were 24-28" with a few 20's and a few 30-32 in the mix. They were hitting EVERYTHING. Jigs, Slug-o's, Poppers. I wish I had brought a fly rod. The most effective lure was the Spro jig in pink. After about 40 fish and having a BIG grin on my face I decided it was enough with the bass.
I had noticed the Tog fleet was out in force and since I just happened to have a few green crabs in the livewell, I figured I would check it out.
I anchored over a nice hole with a few big rocks and continued to catch fish on every drop for another hour. The togs weren't huge but three 20" fish ended up in my cooler.
I put the boat back on the trailer and got home in time for dinner.
Get out there this weekend if you can. I am not sure if there is enough bait to keep all these fish holding in the area. Between that and the change of weather from a strong Southerly flow to a North is sure to shake things up. You can book a charter by visiting www.tidehunterchatrers.com or give me a call @ 617-212-9302 Good Luck,
Capt. Scott Bradley