The fish brutally humbled me today

[Preytorien]

I knew it was a streak that would have to end eventually. I've enjoyed several straight weeks of very good fishing, even in conditions that I typically have difficulty with. 

 

Today however was a crushing day. The fish laid me the smackdown. I had a somewhat limited time to fish, about 3 hours. We had bluebird skies, a south wind, stained water, and temps in the mid-70's. 

 

Two fish in 3 hours.....and one was a bluegill. I gave it all the techniques, colors, depths, presentations, and variance I could think of. Not even my tried and true Ned Rig could fool them. They just had lockjaw all evening. 

 

I left feeling defeated, but I suppose this is part of it - that's why it's called "fishing"

[Ratherbfishing]

My cousin's husband is in Minnesota right now.  Bluebird skies there, also.  He texted me that they, too, have been struggling because of it.  You're not the Lone Ranger-if that helps.

[Catt]

Bout the time I think I have em figured out they prove to me I don't!

[A-Jay]

I know that feeling all too well.

A-Jay

 

[Mobasser]

It happens to all of us! Even the best can have a bad day

[TnRiver46]

Sounds like every summer for me 

[TOXIC]

Just got back from Wisconsin where the air temps were in the high 80's and water temps were 81-85 which is very abnormal.  It was a tough week on the water!!  

[Eric J]

It's a tale as old as time....

[CrankFate]

Today?

 

If it was just today, you are way ahead of the game than you feel today.