Lanark Report 4-9

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EddieJoe
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Lanark Report 4-9

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Buddy Bill and I went to Lanark and put in about 7. We had debated on whether to go to St. Marks instead, but decided to try Lanark. Wind NW about 10k, water temp 64, and about as rotten looking water as I have ever seen. Putrid brown water so cloudy that you could not see the bottom in 3' of water.
Headed out offshore to a 45' number, and trolled with no takers. Anchored up at two numbers and only shorts and some cutoffs from maybe kings. Came back in to Dog Island Reef, and the place was a biological desert. Several boats fishing, some trolling and some drifting. Never saw a bent rod, never got a strike. Water awful looking stuff.

Headed west along Dog Island, and got clear of the dirty water for a while. Trolled East Pass, again no takers and didn't see anyone else catch anything. Lots of dolphins and loons, but didn't see any fish jumping or breaking bait. Finally spotted a school of big jack crevalle, and Bill managed to put a spoon where one took it on my ten pound test rod. The 20 minute fight finally ended with a picture and a release. Nice day, but I hate fishing under those conditions.

Luck,

EJ

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Post by wevans »

That's some tuff fishin EJ :o but it was an excelent day to be on the water :thumbup: :-D
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wevans wrote: but it was an excelent day to be on the water :thumbup: :-D
Yes, it was. :thumbup:

EJ
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Post by qoutrage »

EJ, sounds like your 'spot picking' is about as good as mine. 'Bout same as picking the right line at Wal Mart.
We had similar (no) luck (a'tall) last week(4/4) without the JC opportunity. 'Tried trolling for macks, or whatever, near (inside/outside) the east pass and ventured 5/6 miles out to give the son-in-law a chance at a grouper for a couple of hours- No joy.
It did make a nice boat ride for the two yo grandson and his mama.
The little guy got his hands on a fishing rod handle for the first time..and did tell his granny, we caught two fish (lures). 'Think, it's a little early in his life to be telling intentional fishing lies. :-)

I hope, you don't mind this "no luck" add-on to your thread.
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Post by mjsigns »

That is a prety fish :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Good Report EJ :thumbup:
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Post by rocket »

Them Jack Crevelles aint no good for table fair, but they sure are fun to catch!!! :smt023 :smt065 :smt004
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Post by dstockwell »

Them Jacks can give a good fight.
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