Econfina Friday and Saturday (10/17 & 18)

[The Flats Fox]

Friday: four of us fished about 3 1/2 hours of the rising tide. Caught a limit of 20 trout, ranging in size from 17 1/2" to 21 1/2". Fish were hitting hard and very aggressive. One leaped about 3 feet out of the water when hooked. Had to find clear water and found it about half way from the river to the left bird rack (Rock Island area). Water temp was 78.2 degrees and fished in 5 to 6 feet of water. All fish caught on Gulp Shrimp. GOOD DAY!

Saturday: Fish not in same area. Found clearer water down toward Aucilla. Caught 16 Trout, 2 Black Sea Bass, 1 Spanish, and 1 Pompano. Caught on rising tide in about 5 to 6 feet of water using Gulp Shrimp, dark colors with chartreuse tail. Size range was similar to Friday. Overall, we had two good days of fishing.

[SS-342]

That was one good detailed report….thanks! Yes the bite is hot! You just have to find them.

I love fishing Rock Island, especially the trout grounds south of the island. The fish left this summer with all the rain and dark water. Maybe they have returned?

The bite is hot around Keaton as well.

[Sea Dawg]

Well just my thoughts on the Matter.. Did I have a Birthday on the wrong Day ..I allways thought 10/19/2013 was on Saturday and the 10/18/20133 was on Friday..But i can see some one is smarter than me as they changed the days aroung

[The Flats Fox]

I'm sorry----it was the 18th and 19th. At 75 years old, the memory is the second thing to go!!

[SS-342]

I'm sorry----it was the 18th and 19th. At 75 years old, the memory is the second thing to go!!

That is so FUNNY!

I was 72 Monday and never noticed.

I'll not ask "what's the first" thing to go? I know!

[Sea Dawg]

Well i was 71 10/19/2013 and i know what your saying flats fox it does take its toll

[rammerjammer]

Fishing report sounds encouraging

[FUTCHCAIRO]

WHEN YA HIT THE 91 MARK IT IS ALL DOWN HILL, YA GOT A FEW YEARS TO GO YET.
PA
SEMPER FI

[Perch Jerker]

Lot of wisdom in this group. Thank God for all of you.

[SS-342]

Lot of wisdom in this group. Thank God for all of you.

Pa's still our TRUMP card. When we get stumped, we ask Pa,,,,!

It happens sooner than you think so hold on, it is just around the corner.