I've always wondered what the high temperature limit is on bottom fishing in Tangier Sound, and I think I have now discovered it- 100F. Debated all week about whether or not to brave the heat, projected at 99+F. I also realized the functional limit of my camper's A/C. And I also realized what clinical heat exhaustion feels like. So, after conquering the A/C, installing a new water heater, and beating heat stroke, I finally launched the boat out of the north harbor at Deal ISland at 7pm, a mere 1/2 hour before high tide. Had hoped to get out by 5pm but no dice tonite. Took a quick trip back to Laws Thorofare, anchored, and caught one nice hardhead and one skate before deciding to relocate at 8:15. Surface water temp = 92.5F- OUCH!! Boogied out into the Sound as the sun was setting and drifted at different depths from 25-45 ft after the crab-pot line drop off at 15 ft, but nothing biting on this muddy bottom despite showing many fish on the depth finder. Nothing to brag about this trip, and doubtful I will ever attempt to fish again in heat that extreme.
Oh Yeah, fell off a ladder working on the camper- long story. After hitting the ground, my first concern was whether or not anyone saw me. Second concern was whether or not I broke any bones. Two days later I am still extremely sore, but able to laugh about it,... sort of. Next trip- July 27-28. Time is running short and summer is disappearing like sand running through my fingers.
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