Fifteen Keepers @ Econfina

Post by **Jumptrout51** » August 19th, 2002, 5:20 pm

Me,my brother and friend Steve(Basshole)Brawner left Econfina at 7 o'clock Sunday morning. Calm winds ,actually no winds. Lot's of trout interested in topwater ,boated several with one 19 inch keeper got a couple more 17-18" keepers on that spot. Moved a ways, mixed topwater and grubs,one 23" redfish,one 24" trout,one 27" trout,five 17-19" trout. Moved a ways,used grubs only, caught five more keepers 16-18".By catches were the usual rock bass,sharks,sailcats etc. Lots of tarpon moving and swirling.

Post by **Tom Keels** » August 19th, 2002, 5:31 pm

Good deal Steve. Tin Can and I went out of Shell Point and over to Big Pass in search of a red. Found plenty of mullet with fish crashing them but only managed a short trout and a 4 pound Jack. We moved out a little deeper and caught 30 fish with only one keeper.

Are you guys planning on fishing the full moon this week? I think I want to try it Wednesday at the Aucilla or Econfina. These afternoon storms may tell the tale though.

Anyone interested in a late trip Wednesday?

Post by **Blue Dolphin** » August 20th, 2002, 6:00 am

sounds like the trout bite is starting to tur back on.......can't wait till it cools offa bit more......

Post by **trout fisher** » August 20th, 2002, 5:04 pm

Thanks for that inspirational report Jumptrout. I'm glad to hear the bite is coming back. I wish I could take you up on that Tom. Too much goin' on this week. Dang I'm ready for some cold weather!

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Post by **Jumptrout51** » August 22nd, 2002, 6:49 pm

After the 15 keepers had to find out more information. So, 4 of us went back yesterday,Wednesday.Result 24 keepers to 23".Lots' on top water in 10 feet.

Leerr · Post by **Leerr** » August 27th, 2002, 11:48 pm

Hello fellas!

Good report!;)

Sounds like some nice specks too!;)