St. Marks, 10/12/05

Post by **dbplug** » October 12th, 2005, 4:36 pm

GoneGator took me up on the midweek trip and met me at Jerrys at 0815. Bought some live shrimp and hit the fort about 0900.

Headed east in the not quite fog, but definately overcast, seas less than 2. Water temp 76.6.

Fast drifted the grass falts in 3-5' with a steady wind at 10mph from the NNE. Caught 15-20 or so short specks and one keeper. Candy corn was the pick over shrimp and topwater. Bite quit at about 1100. Headed toward the shoreline w/trolling motor to catch falling tide. Lots of activity at the shore. Only managed a 3-4 lb. Jack cravalle in one foot of water. Good fight. Saw reds, saw bait. No Bite. Couple of sharks and a gafftop. Tried the flats again on the way out. Wind had died down, now out of the E at about 3-5 mph, sun came out. Really pretty but no takers. Back at the fort around 1500.

License check by FHP between St. Marks and 98 on the way home. Thank goodness we had finished the beer, stashed the Crown, smoked the last roach, done the last gagger, pitched the throwdown .22, and left the body at the mouth of the river. Otherwise we'd a been in a world of doo.

GoneGator is a great partner. Hope to do it again sometime.

Post by **tin can** » October 12th, 2005, 5:53 pm

Nice day on the water, DB. What brand of beer were you using?

Post by **dbplug** » October 12th, 2005, 5:57 pm

I don't think there is another brand besides an AB of some sort.

By the way, I am up to having fishing experiences with four members so far, I hope to fish with almost all of you fine folks! So far I have had the pleasure of Aucilla, GoneGator, Iamhybris, and Atticus. The latter two are youngsters and mighty fine folks.

I need to get out there with you TC, and PA and Carl sometime!

Post by **tin can** » October 12th, 2005, 6:00 pm

You need to fish with PA and Carl. They're a hoot. PA will teach you how to call the trout.

As for me, I'd invite the oppertunity to spend a day on the water with you. Lets see if we can find a time we can both go.

Post by **dbplug** » October 12th, 2005, 6:01 pm

You are on John, seems like you like Thursdays?

Post by **tin can** » October 12th, 2005, 6:05 pm

Not for the next 2 or 3 weeks. Got more work than I know what to do with, right now. Sometimes retirement ain't all it's cracked up to be.

Post by **dbplug** » October 12th, 2005, 6:10 pm

How about the 11/10 or 11/17? I will be back in town on those days. Sometimes work is not all it is cracked up to be!

Lemme know.

Post by **wevans** » October 12th, 2005, 6:21 pm

Seems ta me you need ta have a little talk with that Boss man TC

he should know how important fishin is to yer mental health "what's left of it anyhow"

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » October 13th, 2005, 7:23 am

least you got out there.

catchin1 · Post by **catchin1** » October 13th, 2005, 7:59 am

dbplug wrote:
The latter two are youngsters and mighty fine folks.

Whats that make you TC?

Good report db.

Post by **tin can** » October 13th, 2005, 9:25 pm

catchin1 wrote:
dbplug wrote:
The latter two are youngsters and mighty fine folks.

Whats that make you TC?

Good report db.

Older than dirt. Actually I believe you're as old as you feel. Tonight I'm about 86. Been on a roof all day.

catchin1 · Post by **catchin1** » October 14th, 2005, 8:28 am