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"

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.

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

I know that feeling all too well.

A-Jay

 

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

Sounds like every summer for me 

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!!  

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

Today?

 

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