4 for FISH...mid October
Capt. Dave Sipler
October 24, 2008
Jacksonville - Saltwater Fishing Report
10/22 - 4 for Fish
Had Kathy H. and crew (4) on board today.....the morning was really nice, but as the afternoon picked up the wind got stronger. I'll be trying it again on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday.
So stay tuned.
I had a guy (Jason, I think) on board today that was a "Natural Talent" and obviously very smart. He reeled in fish perfectly, and get this....Cast a bait casting reel with 1 minutes worth of instruction, with out backlash.
Man, I see a lot of goofy stuff on my boat, but this shocked me. When he said he's fished a little in a lake back home. Natural Talent, I can spot it. And I like it.
We caught a nice keeper Redbass at 24" right off the bat (serious I.G.) along with some yellowmouth Trout.
And then we made a move to the BIG ROCKS out at the inlet.
The tide was moving good, and as soon as we came tight on the anchor I pitched out two cut pogies.
Instantaneous gratification again!!!!
John was on the rod, and the big Red handed him his butt. Unfortunately the fish dove to the back of the motor and before we could do anything, broke off on the prop or skeg of the lower unit.
Okay, no biggy. Keep on soakin'.
Next up was our "hot shot", who didn't even know he was one. Jason handled the rod like a pro again! Tangling with his biggest fish, not an excitable kinda guy. He was, too calm. Big Red to the boat, 25 pounder.
Man the little Accurate twin drag B-197's sure are killer reels. They handle a fish like this and much larger like Butta'.
No pot metal reels here. Just the good stuff.
And only a few I ever get on the boat will ever know the difference. But always something to think about.
Had a few more bites and lost baits after the big'un, then 2 stingers (Sting Rays) back to back, and I don't sting ray fish, so we picked up anchor and hauled butt while the tide was still falling.
TIME TO BUST OUT THE FLOAT-RIGS.
And the Trout were on fire. Scattered Specks on this spot, with some seriously motivated Yellowmouths in a real good size range. The wind was kickin' but it didn't matter.
We easily boxed about 10 or so released a bunch of smaller ones and headed back to clean the catch.
It was a good day.
I'll be out in what is supposed to be 20 knots east on Thursday with one regular customer.
The winds supposed to build to GALE FORCE.
Probably a reschedule.
Jacksonville Fishing Forecast:
Had a rescheduling nightmare going on while juggling people coming from afar. But it all worked out and the weather will pass and we'll be right back into the thick of things.
Trout and Reds are keeping us busy. And not from from the dock either.
No long boat rides. And plenty of action.
Target Species:
Trout , Redfish....
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