Fishing for "Bait"

Been fishing for, what my saltwater friends would describe as, "Bait". That is, freshwater
fish that for the most part, aren't much bigger than an adult bunker. Though there are
a few around that meet up with a tog, at least by weight, if not by "attitude" :D

Tried various patterns, but big bubba or bubbette are still alluding me, though I'm getting
smaller cousins that at least put up a decent fight in the shallows.

Green Trout

Well, they aren't trout or Stripers but the popular large mouth bass are good warm weather targets.

At least, that's what I keep telling myself as I've pursued saltwater fish on the fly numerous times this year with no success, though only one unsuccessful outing for trout, real trout.

Saltwater fishing can be incredibly rewarding, or frustrating and this year has been the latter. Either there is a paucity of baitfish around, or the sea is as dead as the great salt seas across the pond. Fishing with the fly rod is even more of a challenge in the salt. At least with bait, you'll get a crab, dogfish or skate to sniff your offering!

I hope with the influx and growth of baitfish around the back bays at least some resident Stripers or Weakfish will hang around.