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2009-09-27 3:18 PM
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The Weather is Here. Wish You Were Beautiful! - Fall is here, and you can tell the weather is changing. But, it's still painfully slow. No report for the week ending 9/26/09. more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-09-18 12:37 PM
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Finally! A Couple of Great Days on the Water! - I actually got to get out on the water two days this week! Both days were great. We had storms just offshore both mornings, and a nice easterly breeze for most of the day that kept us cool until mid-day when we were about done.
I fished Wednesda more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-09-09 7:35 AM
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The Gout is Out! - There's no report for the week ending September 5, but the good news is that the gout has about run its course, and I should be able to get in the boat next week.
Thanks to all who have sent their good wishes! more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-08-30 10:52 AM
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The Bout With Gout Goes On! - More trips missed this week as the gout moved from my left to my right knee! more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-08-26 8:13 AM
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Illness Spoils a Busy Week! - Yep! I woke up Sunday morning in excruciating pain in my left knee. I couldn't bend it or put any weight on it. I didn't know what was going on, only that the pain was so intense it made me sick to my stomach. I had to give away and/or cancel fou more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-08-16 7:37 AM
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Running From the Weather - I did get out one day this week. Morning storms were again a factor, and messed with my plans. But, I had a couple of great guys, and we had a good time in spite of the weather.
I stumbled to the office still half asleep Thursday morning at 4:00 more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-08-12 10:34 AM
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Still Hidin' From the Heat! - The Dog Days vacation continues, but I'll be out a day or two next week. more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-08-03 8:58 AM
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The Dog Days of Summer - August is too hot for this old Dog. I rarely work in August for the last few years, but will probably sneak a trip or two in before it's over. more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-07-25 4:34 PM
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Tight Lips and Tough Trips! And, a Great Week! - I actually managed to get in three trips this week, which honestly is about all of the July heat my old body can handle. Fishing in the Sound is tough. Tight lips are definitely making for tough trips.
Monday was pretty much a complete rain-out more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |
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2009-07-18 2:37 PM
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Exploring Charlotte Harbor After Nearly Twenty Years - I did get on the water once this week, but I'd hardly call it work. I went up to Charlotte Harbor with my long-time friend Bubba Baker, and his tournament partner, Scott. They were getting ready for a redfish tournament this weekend, and I was goin more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound |