"Eh boy" is what I recall silently saying to myself as I peered down at the sheer vertical drop in front of me.
The gently sloping gradient I had followed through the woods ended abruptly at this very spot, but I still had another 50 yards to cover before I would reach the edge of the pond.
I wanted to fish away from other anglers and scaling this dropoff was the final step in manifesting that reality.
Cape Cod Freshwater Fishing Report
The sun was hanging low above the tree line and it was just a matter of moments until trout would begin breaking the surface. I began my descent by sliding down the slope on my butt.
This is an advanced technique I have used with great success throughout the years. I recommend this butt-sliding technique only if possess a generous set of buttocks, and don't mind looking like  a fool in front of anyone who may be watching.
As you can see, some effort was required in order to fish this side of the pond. The forest extended right to the water's edge, which meant I would soon be enjoying a very scenic Cape Cod freshwater fishing experience.
The added bonus, as mentioned earlier, was that I would have plenty of elbow room from the several other anglers fishing this particular pond.
I would also have any trout or largemouth bass, all to myself.
