Alligator Point 6/19/05

Post by **mjsigns** » June 19th, 2005, 12:16 pm

With my favorite (and only) daughter along for the ride, we put the boat in Alligator harbor at 7:30am under overcast skies.

My son would not get out of bed so it was just me and Shelley. Ran west to Turkey point to find either Trout or Spanish. First casts landed fun fighting Lady fish. Had a big strike on the stationary pole and landed a 3â€™ shark. Next cast a Gaff-top catfish. It was time to move. Water temp was already 84 degrees and the sun was just getting out. Water clarity was 8-9â€™ and it was beautiful. Moved out toward the sand bar over the grass flats and immediately started picking up shorts, mostly 14â€

Post by **DixieReb** » June 19th, 2005, 3:27 pm

The bad weather kinda snaeaks up on ya this time of year, don't it, MJ?

Glad yall made it out OK and nobody hurt.

Post by **Wheresthefish** » June 19th, 2005, 4:28 pm

Very nice report, love the pics!

Post by **Aucilla** » June 19th, 2005, 5:05 pm

That was a heck of a report! Sounds like a memorable trip for all! I have been caught there too, headed to Lanark, and had to beach and run for all the heavy lightening. But didn't you want to go out again AFTER the storm to cast just a couple more times??

dave7 · Post by **dave7** » June 19th, 2005, 7:07 pm

Thanks for the pics! Great report

Post by **birddog** » June 19th, 2005, 9:18 pm

The weather can be a pain in the tail this time of the year. Way to hang in there, MJ.

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » June 20th, 2005, 7:05 am

Very good mj.

Post by GC » June 20th, 2005, 7:35 am

That report brings back some memories!! Thunder storms can be a little hairy on the water!!
Glad yall made it in safe!

Post by **mjsigns** » June 20th, 2005, 9:53 pm

Even though I was a little shook up, it was not enough to keep me from having a great fathers day, and enjoying the day with my daughter. Next time, I will keep a closer eye on the skies and head for the hill at the first sign of a severe storm.