Ready to Roll in 2021

For my first trip of the year, I wanted to ensure that I had everything that I needed. The night before, I made a checklist so I didn’t forget anything. Within a few hours, it was time to get up and get ready. At 4 a.m., I packed up the truck and checked the list twice. Everything was accounted for, and I was ready to roll.

After stopping to get ice from my favorite ice machine, I began to get excited. I started to think about where to go. Down in Manama Bay, there are plenty of spots to fish and each spot holds different species. I didn’t have any idea of where I wanted to fish. I just knew that I needed to get out there early to get a shot at catching bait. I wasn’t picky. If