VORTEX Fishing Report 10-22-2003
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2003 8:23 amVortex Charters Fishing Report
10-22-2003
Captain Chuck MacIntyre
Vortex Charters of Tampa Bay
www.vortexcharters.com
This years fall Kingfish run promises to be one of the best in memory. With daily reports of 30 pounders being caught, even though the main push is still North of our area.
This past week, we caught 3 in the 20-pound range, losing a couple of smokers that could have tipped the scales at 30+ pounds. Mixed in with the Kings is some large Spanish mackerel; which are as large as 6 pounds. The key to keeping the Spanish at bay is to use large Blue runners.
Gaga Grouper fishing is hot in depths as shallow as 20 feet; but the most consistent bite has been in the rocky ledges of 50-60 feet. We caught over 40 undersized fish on Friday, netting just 4 for the take home. Look for the larger Gags to become more prevalent as the waters cools.
Good Fishin’ to ya!
Capt. Chuck MacIntyre
www.vortexcharters.com
10-22-2003
Captain Chuck MacIntyre
Vortex Charters of Tampa Bay
www.vortexcharters.com
This years fall Kingfish run promises to be one of the best in memory. With daily reports of 30 pounders being caught, even though the main push is still North of our area.
This past week, we caught 3 in the 20-pound range, losing a couple of smokers that could have tipped the scales at 30+ pounds. Mixed in with the Kings is some large Spanish mackerel; which are as large as 6 pounds. The key to keeping the Spanish at bay is to use large Blue runners.
Gaga Grouper fishing is hot in depths as shallow as 20 feet; but the most consistent bite has been in the rocky ledges of 50-60 feet. We caught over 40 undersized fish on Friday, netting just 4 for the take home. Look for the larger Gags to become more prevalent as the waters cools.
Good Fishin’ to ya!
Capt. Chuck MacIntyre
www.vortexcharters.com
Fishing in the St. Pete area is GREAT! You are going to love it. Let us know when ou get settled in.