Nope, this wasn't interference
The next day, the wind changed, so I went to the schools in the Inland Sea to see if theyd show back up or bite better, and they didnt

Best Baitcaster Combos: Reviews & Recommendations Best Overall: Daiwa Tatula CT/Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 Baitcast Combo Best Overall Daiwa Tatula CT/Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Carbonlite 2.0 Baitcast Combo See It Pros Comfortable grip Smooth reel with great ergonomics Reel can be tuned for bomb casts or to be backlash free Aluminum frame reel Cons Some anglers dont like split grips Key Features Rod Powers: Medium light, medium, medium heavy, and heavy Actions: Moderate, fast, and extra fast Lengths: 6 feet, 6 inches to 7 feet, 6 inches Versatile Recommendation: 7-foot, medium heavy, fast Winn grips Fuji FaZlite guides 10-year warranty Key Features Reel Gear Ratios: 6.3:1, 7.1:1, and 8.1:1 Right or left retrieve Magforce-Z cast control Carbon drag with 13.2 pounds of force The Daiwa Tatula CT sells for $150, and the Carbonlite 2.0 rod sells for $130, but you can buy the combo for $250, which saves you $30

Tony and his brother Fred had begun making bucktails around 1952
Like sturgeon, these are anadromous fish that are born in the river, go out to sea, and return to the river to spawn
Mine is to let out line until it goes slack (bait on the bottom of the pond), then I wind up the slack, then wind up another 6"-12" so the bait rests above the bottom with the stick laid across the hole