!! FISH !!
Capt. Larry Pentel
April 9, 2013
Destin - Saltwater Fishing Report
While the word is used all the time, the yell of " FISH !!" from a tower is enough to get any anglers heart going . I am happy ( shoot, way excited) to report that the cobia run has finally kicked in full bore here in SOWAL. I have been able to run a few cobia trips this past week and the numbers of fish have increased every day. Today is probably going to be the first banner day of the run but I was supposed to bottom fish and with 5' waves breaking on the sand bar safety dictates I stay on the hill and write a fishing report..
My first cobia trip of the year had a Father and Son crew where catching a cobia was the sons holy grail of fishing. Dad had explained to him that there were no promises in cobia fishin' but he climbed up in the tower with me as excited and hopeful as any angler. After a few trips down to catch a Spanish on the trolling rod he spotted a fine flathead that was ravenous to eat the pink jig I threw at her. About a half hour latter my young angler was the proud owner of a 60# fish.
He said he wants to catch a Bluefin Tuna next.....
The Fellow in suspenders is as hard core as they come. He had a blast catching this 65# cobia. They all had a big time eating those Vermillions too I imagine...
Another proud angler.. He was kind and let a buddy catch this fish after he held on for the first run.
"There He Is !"
While I have seen a few Spanish, lots of Bonita, plenty of turtles and a few Headfish ( mola- molas)I have not seen any bait on the beach yet. We have a big SE push for the next couple days, gusty winds and surf. While it will put a halt to my fishing while it lasts, it should bring in the bait, the Kings, Sails and plenty more Cobia !
For all you shore bound folks.. the pompano seem to arrived with the Cobia. A friend of mine caught 2 off the beach yesterday before 8 AM and had 2 last week as well. Just remember to keep a big rod with a lure ready next to you. I have caught several cobia from the beach back when I used to pompano fish regular....the trick is figuring out to get one up on the beach with you after you have hooked it !
One of the advantages to getting up at 4:30 in the AM. The view from my office while going to check the bait traps at work aint bad...
"There He Is !!, Get a Live Bait !!"
Capt Larry Pentel
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