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I have never fished in water as murky and nasty as this year. It has been a wet summer and there was really no consistent weather patterns, which I know does have a bearing on the fish, Im ready to hang up the sticks this year and look forward to next year. As far as the Jets fans I wont add anything to that, I know as a Giants fan they better do better than they did in preseason. Or im going to have a long football season too...... LMAO! Mike Iaconelli uses the phrase "never give up" but, Im not sure how much self torture I can take. Maybe this fall will be a little more inspiring. As im watching the rain fall as I type UGH!

Kind of a silly question, Has anyone else in the area been having a tough year? My days are hit and miss. More miss that anything. Its to the point im starting to wonder if its me. I haven't done anything different in my fishing techniques, I know im using the right bait under certain conditions. Clear water, stained, muddy, windy conditions, calm. Im having a hell of a time catching fish this year. I have talked to local guys and it all seems they have the same response, "its been a tough year" Is it all weather related ? I fished a local tournament last night on a local lake with the exception of a couple shorties I had nothing in the boat. Im beginning to question myself. Anyone have any input on this, is anyone else in the same boat as me? (No pun intended). Thanks Guys

Thanks for the warm welcome guys.

Hi everyone. obviously im new to the site and would like to introduce myself. I have been hunting and fishing all my life. I went from my little 12' v boat to a 14' sylvan deep v, I just recently purchased my first bass boat a 17.6 stratos. I cant seem to give up my 12 footer for those hard to get at little out of the way places to fish that have no launch. I have been fishing lots of local tournaments and have been holding my own competing against fellow anglers. I decided to join the forums in search of any little thing I can pick up to increase my knowledge and better myself to be a better bass angler. I look forward to getting some input and tips on certain things as they may pop up over time. Maybe I can help someone in return also. Thanks for having me in the forums. Brian, NE PA

If anyone from the alex bay area is looking to fish the tournament I have an open seat for Saturday. Just throwing it out there.