Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Launched from the K.B. public ramp this a.m. around 9:30 with the help of a Conservation Officer and a crabber. Tide was very low.
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Eased out the canal and ran to an area that I love to fish for trout in the winter. No trout at home but many, many redfish. I quickly pitched a soft jerkbait and hooked up immediately.

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I figured if I could sight cast a soft plastic to a red, I could toss a fly just as easily. Well after about 40 attempts this 1 decided to eat. She measured 26.75 " Caught her on the Capt. Caveman fly Chalk tied for me.

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Not long after I released her, I got red # 2 on the same fly. This 1 went 25".

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After that the wind got worse as did my flycasting ability. I made a move to new waters and found a fat trout.

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I had hoped to spend the rest of the day flycasting but the wind just got worse. Instead I opted to sight cast to reds with a soft jerkbait. Ended up with 5 or 6 more all about 24". Probably saw 500-600 reds all day.

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It was another beautiful day on the flats even with the aggravating wind. I plan to do more of this flyfishing.

Can't wait til next time.
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Outstanding day BD :thumbup: Congrats :beer:

Man that water looked sweet early!
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Great report BD! Congrats on the reds on fly! :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Nice! I remember when I used to fish.
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Let me get a HELL YEA for BirdDog. Way to go, I haven't seen a grown man that happy in a long time :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Again, nice man :thumbup:
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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That tide looks familiar. :lol: Great day on the water BD. :thumbup:
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Nice catch BD, congrats!! Man that tide looks crazy there. That might be the most challenging boat ramp I have ever seen! :-D
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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BayGator wrote:Nice catch BD, congrats!! Man that tide looks crazy there. That might be the most challenging boat ramp I have ever seen! :-D
Nah thats a breeze....Have you seen Aucilla, Spring Warrior, Fenhollaway? :o :lol:
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Nice going there BD.
The tides should start getting better, I hope.
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Well done, Buddy. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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What a great day of fishing. Way to go BD! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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BD, Captain caveman and soft jerk baits? What happened to the spoon?! What happened to "chunk and wind?" :lol:

I like the fly rod and reel. What weight rod are you using? Is that an 8 or 9?
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Re: Keaton Beach 2/19/08

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Good Times wrote:BD, Captain caveman and soft jerk baits? What happened to the spoon?! What happened to "chunk and wind?" :lol:

I like the fly rod and reel. What weight rod are you using? Is that an 8 or 9?
The spoon is still hands down the number 1 red bait...just not yesterday. The trick is knowing when it won't work as well as something else.

Its an 8 wt. Orvis Zero Gravity.
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