I think this time of year is when that separation happens. I want to fish, but I don't actually want to go. To put it into perspective, I live 60-70yds from Lake Norman, though Im not actually "lake front". 3.2 miles to the closest public (private, pay to launch, ramp), which is about 1 mile as the crow flies, from the house. That said, I hate fishing LKN in the summer. You've got about 2 hours on the weekend from sun up until the pleasure boaters, skiers, and jet skis start to come out, never mind the ever present glitter jet green carpers.

That said, I love fishing other lakes, but man, is it hard to get up at 4:00 on a Saturday, to get to another less pleasure oriented lake and be on the water before the sun gets high and starts to do its thing. Any one else struggle with this or just me? haha

I like fishing at night as well, but here lately, even during the week, the traffic never seems to stop. I can sit in my house at night and usually still hear a fountain or Danzi going by, and I live back up Mountain Creek.

I'll be glad when it starts getting light a little later and I don't have to get up at 4:00-4:30 to beat the sun. I already get up at 5:00 during the week lol.

Rant Over