06/15/2010 Here we go again with a big spike in the water temperatures, going from 60 to 74 in 1 and 1/2 days, shutting down the mid day Bass bite. We left the dock today in less than predicted stellar conditions. Winds were blowing ENE 15-20 so we had some protection but not much in our favor. We had a great tide, good moving water with very fishy looking areas, but the bite was tough. For 3 hours we had seen it all, short strikes, missed strikes, mystery strikes, break offs.....in all I consider them non opportunity opportunities. Finally in the 9th inning we got into some action with a few of the same trials and tribulations, but managed to get 2 Bass to the boat 1 @ 21" that jumped boat side leaving a hook in my thumb and the other Bass was a beautiful specimen @ 26" and fat, which marked the end of our trip. Stock up on the coffee, the summer pattern is now in full effect.