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2009-04-06
12:56 PM
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A Decent Alternative to Redfish - Catching the Redfish's Cousin
The day started out as a spot tournament for redfish. Following many days of windy weather the light 5 to 10 mph winds were a welcome relief. I was taking my grandson fishing in the Fishing for Spots redfish tourna more...
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2009-03-20
12:45 PM
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Black Drum, Sheepshead, Bluefish and Jacks all Available in Wint - A Day of Prospecting
This report covers the past several weeks where I had only a few days on the water. Each day, however, had something to offer in the way of winter fish. On one trip my good friend Capt. Chris Myers joined me for a little prosp more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2009-01-29
10:45 AM
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Banana River Blues and Jacks in Summer Pattern - Blues and Jacks in Summer Pattern
My fishing has been limited lately for various reasons. However the weather has been nice and fish are biting like it was summer. Most pros will tell you to slow down you retrieve in the winter to increase your o more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2008-12-29
6:13 PM
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Foggy Morning on the Banana River - Foggy Morning on the Banana River
With all the holiday activities I had not been on the water for a week and was anxious to see what was cookin'. I took my time getting started because of the heavy fog I saw outside my window. As it began to lift more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2008-12-10
12:03 PM
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Black Drum and Sheepshead are Active in Banana River - Schooling Black Drum and Sheepshead
Cool overnight temperatures continue to give anglers a good excuse to sleep in and start their fishing trip a little later. Air temperatures in the 40's and early morning water temperatures in the low 60's ofte more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2008-11-25
4:05 PM
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Fishing with Kids in the Banana River - Fishing With Kids
Cold weather and wind have kept fishing trips to a minimum lately. Finally, however, we had a day with overnight lows only in the 50's instead of the 40's. I was fortunate to have a family from my hometown, Wichita, Kansas, visi more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2008-10-27
5:25 PM
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Jacks Can Save the Day - Jacks Can Save the Day
Rain and wind have been common characteristics on recent fishing trips. Last Sunday was no exception. The rain cleared out early enough, but the day started with heavy NW winds that slowly shifted from the North. The chop o more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2008-10-06
11:42 AM
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Clear Water Redfish in Central Florida - Clear Water Redfish
With all the rain in recent weeks clear water is not always easy to find. The Banana River has been mostly murky and fishing a little on the slow side. On the other hand, there are some clear water pockets in Mosquito Lagoon t more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2008-09-07
5:06 PM
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Barramundi in Central Florida -
The barramundi is a cousin of our beloved snook, and pound for pound I guarantee you the fight is as good or better. Why do I mention this, because last week I got to visit Osceola Outback Adventures near St. Cloud to experience some barramundi fis more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
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2008-08-21
1:08 PM
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Mother Nature's Wrath -
Fishing has not been the thing to do in the past few days. I started off several days ago preparing the boat for a little Tropical Storm called Fay. She was supposed to move through on Tuesday and throw her weight around a little. She came, but she more...
Capt. Ron Presley - Cocoa Beach |
