St. Andrews 07/22/07

Use this area to post inshore fishing reports from the area. Please try to include relevant information such as:
Location, date, time, water conditions, weather conditions, baits, techniques, species caught, etc.
Image

Moderators: bman, Tom Keels, Chalk

Post Reply
User avatar
Chalk
Moderator
Posts: 9550
Joined: March 9th, 2002, 7:00 pm
Location: 30° 13' N, 85° 40' W
Contact:
Contact Chalk

St. Andrews 07/22/07

Post by Chalk »

I slide out of bed at 0600 this morning, waking at 5:00 knowing that I should go take advantage of the early morning bite, but I didn't :lol: .

I headed to the boat ramp around 0630 after stopping and getting fuel...didn't even bother with ice :o :lol: ...Slide the Ghostrider into the bay and sped off to a spot that I had caught reds before...Plenty of bait, alot of activity in close....I worked that bank for almost 3 hours...caught a 27" red (baitcaster) and threw the fly to several others that didn't want my offering....I spent a great deal of time practicing my delivery to sting rays and spots on interest...I saw a trout on a small sand hole...I flipped the white and pink #4 toad to the fish and it ate it :o ...first trout on a fly, it was only 12" or so, but my first.

I have pictures on my phone, but can't figure out how to get them off.

I moved to another spot and found plenty of trout for the taking...I caught 5 real quick with three being keepers....I had redfish on my mind, so I moved on.

Next spot provided numerous shots at reds with the long pole...I was to late with the delivery, they saw me or weren't interested, except one....It came crashing through some grass like a big dog...I flipped the fly in it's path and it didn't see it...I stayed with it...flipped the fly to the fish again (within 8 foot of the boat)...it turns, it's tracking the toad...it gets within 2 inches of the fly and it looks up and I read his lips...the red said "oh sheet." And left me trembling with adrenaline and my mouth wide open...that was awesome :-D

Ended up seeing several more redfish and a lot of nice trout in less than 2 foot of water.

Moved onto a new spot…I have been wanting to try this spot for a year or two, just never made it this far from the ramp. I see a red with in a few minutes of arriving there…I was rejected again….see another and it chased after the spoon but misses it….see several more reds…widgeon grass was bad and keep fouling my lure….I kept after them and finally locked into a nice fatty….It makes a run for the grassline…I think if it goes in there it will break me off…so I thumb the spool and lock it down and hold the fish off the grassline…finally got the fish to the boat and it was 28â€
Top
User avatar
CATCH 22
Posts: 791
Joined: May 16th, 2006, 8:57 pm
Location: Wakulla

Post by CATCH 22 »

Good job on another first. :thumbup: What's next?
You’ve reached middle age when all you exercise is caution.
Top
User avatar
Barhopr
Site Sponsor
Posts: 3738
Joined: September 25th, 2006, 10:21 pm
Location: Bainbridge/Beacon Hill

Post by Barhopr »

Damn fine day in my book. :thumbup:
Throw the kingfisher at'em Chalk!
Last edited by Barhopr on July 22nd, 2007, 8:22 pm, edited 1 time in total.
VIVA la BT

Image_______________Image
Top
Redbelly
Site Sponsor
Posts: 2905
Joined: June 20th, 2004, 10:05 am
Location: Thomasville

Post by Redbelly »

:thumbup: :-D
Work 2 fish 4 days

1988 vintage 1436 Fisher Jon
1992 vintage 15 hp Merc
Top
birddog
Site Sponsor
Posts: 7417
Joined: May 22nd, 2003, 9:30 pm
Location: Thomasville, Georgia

Post by birddog »

Good trip, Chalk. :thumbup: :thumbup:
GULP! free since 1970.
Top
User avatar
Reel Slow
Site Sponsor
Posts: 1804
Joined: June 30th, 2005, 5:37 pm
Location: Tally

Post by Reel Slow »

:thumbup: WTG Chalk.
Top
User avatar
Eerman
Site Sponsor
Posts: 3345
Joined: February 11th, 2004, 8:05 pm
Location: Tallahassee

Post by Eerman »

Sounds good to me :thumbup:
"Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant?? I'm halfway through my fish burger and I realize, Oh man....I could be eating a slow learner."
Top
snatch-n-reel
Site Sponsor
Posts: 1234
Joined: April 13th, 2007, 1:53 pm
Location: Tallahassee fl.

Post by snatch-n-reel »

nice trip :thumbup: :thumbup:
Let me get them Numbers!!!!!!!!
Top
User avatar
Welby
Site Sponsor
Posts: 1249
Joined: May 29th, 2004, 10:32 pm
Location: Boston, GA.

Post by Welby »

Enjoyed the read... :thumbup:
Top
User avatar
bman
Moderator
Posts: 4776
Joined: December 4th, 2005, 8:26 am
Location: Tallahassee
Contact:
Contact bman

Post by bman »

Another good one- you made not catching a fish sound fun...
:D
Barry Bevis, Realtor and Owner of BigBendFishing.net
I liked it so much, I bought the company ;-)

http://www.bevisrealty.com
Image
TEAM "Duck Season!"
Top
User avatar
noleflyfisher
Site Sponsor
Posts: 734
Joined: April 17th, 2005, 7:20 pm

Re: St. Andrews 07/22/07

Post by noleflyfisher »

Chalk wrote:Next spot provided numerous shots at reds with the long pole...I was to late with the delivery, they saw me or weren't interested, except one....It came crashing through some grass like a big dog...I flipped the fly in it's path and it didn't see it...I stayed with it...flipped the fly to the fish again (within 8 foot of the boat)...it turns, it's tracking the toad...it gets within 2 inches of the fly and it looks up and I read his lips...the red said "oh sheet." And left me trembling with adrenaline and my mouth wide open...that was awesome :-D
That's what is all about. The fight is secondary. Great report played out in my mind's eye. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Top
User avatar
Reel Cowboy
Site Sponsor
Posts: 5553
Joined: September 22nd, 2006, 10:45 am
Location: Dallas, Tx
Contact:
Contact Reel Cowboy

Post by Reel Cowboy »

Great trip Broham :thumbup:
In the words of the great Doc Holliday, "I'll be your huckleberry"
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Inshore Fishing Reports”