Snappers and Kings Rule
Capt. Larry Pentel
August 5, 2009
Destin - Saltwater Fishing Report
Whew! Been back to Fishin' off Grayton for a week now. Runnin' hard, two trips a day most days and cleaning lottsa fish. The Red Snappers appear to everywhere. We caught a Fine one about 14# while trolling for kings in 40' of water on a surface bait !!
The King Mackerel have also been pretty darn thick with a lot of bigger fish thrown in the mix. Kind of unusual for this time of year but I'm sure not complainin'
Here's a 32# King on a short afternoon trip.
There are a few Grouper around but not hot by any means. I have been pretty much concentrating on the Red Sanpps while we can. I have found several reefs that have a bunch of Black Snapper on 'em- saving those till after Aug 14th-
These Folks asked to be put in the fishin' report. Said a Grouper like that on a half day trip need to be shown off-
There are also quite a few Dolphin (Mahi) around if you are fortunate enough to find a log or a tide line. Most of these came off a telephone pole that was about 7 miles offshore. Another beach boat found it, caught 2 nice ones and then put the word out to the rest of us. We were actually fishing a line about 4 miles away and had just caught the biggest one on the board when he called!
Boy, are they pretty !
Seem to be some big Vermilion's around and a bunch of Triggers as well as a few amberines. We shouldn't have too much trouble fillin' up the board after the 14th- just less red color.
Another great board
Capt Tim Harvey has called me up twice in the past week to let me know he just leadered up a big tarpon over at Indian Pass. Seems like they are really Hot still. I plan on going back over there the end of the month for a few days and putting a few more in the air this season. Give me a call if you want a shot at a fish bigger than you are----
capt Larry Pentel
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