Rough day Sat.

[tallykenj]

Man, what a day. I had the best of intentions but it didn't all work out as I had hoped. Fun, nevertheless! I decided to go solo and planned to hit the water before sunlight to be in position for some top water action. I left the house around 5:00. I was nearly half way and thinking about breakfast at Savanna's and realized I forgot my money clip. Damn, I thought Strike 1. I scrounged around for some change as I was driving and found $2.18. That was enough for a cup of coffee. I stopped at the Kangaroo gas station and poured a tall one for $1.69. I got to the counter and read a sign promoting a $2 special that included a coffee and breakfast sausage. Only one catch, however, was that it included a medium and I already poured a large. I explained my situation to the clerk and she said she would let the large pass. (Nice lady!) Only one problem though, she said, they didn't have breakfast sausage but I could have a hot dog. Sold!

I got to my boat and jumped aboard with plenty of time to spare. I was so excited. I heard a strange humming sound though. As I investigated, I found my bilge pump had been left on. Still enough power to power the pump but not the engine...Strike 2. I had to wait for more than an hour for Shields to open and get a jump. By this time, I was going to be late getting to my spot. I so wanted to welcome the redfish at sunrise. : ( I finally made it to the spot and didn't catch anything. I ran into Greenbone, which was a nice surprise. We tagged teamed for a few hours and tried several areas and depths east of the lighthouse. His guest caught a very repectable trout near the bouy line. He had to break off and retrieve his crab traps.

It was approaching lunch and I decided to troll for some mackerel and checkout structure and channel markers for cobia. No luck there and around 3:00 I decided to call it a day with only some pinfish to claim. Strike 3. It was still a great day. A bunch of people were enjoying the sandbar.

[flatsbroke22]

How's the water clarity out around the sand bar?

[tallykenj]

Pretty clear in less than 4'.

[SS-342]

So glad you came back alive with all that bad luck. Sometimes it goes like that. Hope you have better luck next time!

[silverking]

Thanks for an honest report, Ken. Way to stick with it. Not every trip is a banner one, despite what all those outdoor writers might say.

[Salty Gator]

$2 will get you a decent breakfast at savannahs. They actually have 2 breakfast specials($2). Sometimes I'll splurge and get both. 2 eggs,grits, toast, bacon and a short stack for $4. If you can do better for $2-4, I don't know where it is. Sorry about get luck Ken. Maybe next time.

[tallykenj]

Yep. I love Savannahs. Its a great way to start the day. Tip and a coffee would have taken more than my $2.18. I need to keep a rainy day stash in my truck.

[zload]

I hear ya got half way to Steinhatchee Saturday and realized boat keys were in the other truck... when wifey-poo asked if we had to turn around I just smiled and said you know about all those complaints you have when I get boxes from UPS, Fed-Ex and USPS... well one of them had spare boat keys and I stashed one in the boat so no reason to turn around today

Based on my report (see post) I would have been better off turning around... surprised she hasn't caught that yet.

[basstracker93]

Hey gentlemen I would like to know where Savannah's is so i could try their food. I fish out of St. Marks and Lanark Village. Thanks I think it would be a great place to try before going out.

[tallykenj]

It's on Woodville Highway right before State Road 98. On the way to St. Mark's. They open at 5 AM.

[bman]

968 Woodville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 681-3663

[Redbelly]

A great buffet for the end of a fishing day!

[basstracker93]

Thank you for the location. I will definitely be trying it the next time i head down to go out.
BT93