I stole down to the river after work yesterday for a really brief opportunity, around 5:30pm-6:30pm or so. Tide was in the midst of high slack for most of the time I was there, and had begun slowly heading back out as it was time for me to leave. Upon picking a spot to cast from, I noticed TONS of fish rolling, but almost all of them were showing themselves to be out of casting range. No worries, I knew that if there were fish that far out, there would be some in tighter as well. Half an hour in, after a quick tug or two without actually hooking up, I finally stung a fish seconds after my lure hit the water. A spirited battle ensued, but in the end the fish was victorious and swam away free.
A few others hooked up over the next 10 minutes or so, and then BAM! I felt another good pull and set the hook. Sure enough, I had another nice fish on. This one also put up a good fight, but ended up in the net and getting a quick rap over the head. A nice 6-7 pound male in pretty darn good condition. After that, fished for another 10 minutes, then had to head home for dinner.
Strangely enough, I too have not landed a single doe so far this year. Hoping for my luck to change soon.
Tex