St. Marks 11-11-2005

Post by **Tom Keels** » November 13th, 2005, 2:48 pm

Took my son on Friday for his 3rd career fishing trip. The weather was nicer and fish bit better than his previous 2 trips. After getting breakfast, loading the boat and fixing the trolling motor we arrived on the water at the crack of 11am. I wanted to fish the falling tide in a creek where I had caught fish during the last tournament.

After getting anchored up I pitched a shrimp under a cork out to the end of an oyster bar and proceeded to rig up my son's rod. About that time the cork went under and the fight was on.

After a quick fight a nice 17 incher came to the boat.

After we adjusted the boat a little bit I thought we were on the spot because Jackson caught 3 fish in 3 casts and then they quit.

We moved down towards grey mare and set up a drift. The tide was dropping good now and the water was a little stained. But it wasn't log before Jackson put another fish in the boat and I caught a decent 19 incher on a weightless jerkbait. By now it was around 2 pm so I asked Jackson if he wanted to go home or keep fishing. Then I heard those words that I have said to my dad countless times.

"I want to keep fishing Daddy."

So we did. We caught a few more when Jackson said he wanted to catch 2 more. Well he did that...in 2 casts. After releasing his 8th fish of the day (7 keepers) he said he was ready to go. I said OK and we left a good bite for a smooth ride back to the ramp.

We ended up catching only 11 fish for the day but nearly all were keepers. It was a stellar day. I'm ready to go again and take my partner.

Post by **Sawbones** » November 13th, 2005, 3:32 pm

That's what it's all about!

Post by **rx fisher** » November 13th, 2005, 4:05 pm

WTG those days are priceless

Post by **RodBow** » November 13th, 2005, 5:03 pm

It looks like that lucky streak runs in the family.

That's a good deal any which way you slice it.

Post by **Chalk** » November 13th, 2005, 7:32 pm

Post by **MudDucker** » November 14th, 2005, 7:33 am

Now that made it a SUPER DAY. Nothing like watching a youngin' wrastling those fish in

Post by **Tidedancer** » November 14th, 2005, 7:40 am

Great report Tom. Jackson looks like he is having a ball.

Post by **rocket** » November 14th, 2005, 7:52 am

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » November 14th, 2005, 8:16 am

catchin1 · Post by **catchin1** » November 14th, 2005, 8:54 am

Good report Tom. Good deal letting him decide when its time to leave. I almost ruined my oldest son on fishing, making him stay out there all day when I would go.

Post by **Sir reel** » November 14th, 2005, 11:18 am

It's gotta be the red hair!!.... Tom can I borrow Jackson for a day or so

Makes you feel young all over again don't it

Post by **mjsigns** » November 14th, 2005, 3:24 pm

Great Report Tom-

(and thanks again for stopping by)

Post by **birddog** » November 14th, 2005, 6:13 pm

Post by **dolphinatic** » November 15th, 2005, 8:36 pm

Tom.....I decided to do the same thing Friday. Me and a few guy friends took the boys out fishing at Lanark since we were camping at Ochlockonee State Park. We caught grouper again all day long and managed 3 gags in the 20 lb. range

Got some nice break offs too..

I haven't posted the report because I am waiting on the pics.....a friend of mine used his camera and he hasn't sent me the photos yet. There's nothing like having a great day on the water and actually catching nice fish when the kids are with you

Post by **tin can** » November 16th, 2005, 8:29 am

catchin1 wrote:Good report Tom. Good deal letting him decide when its time to leave. I almost ruined my oldest son on fishing, making him stay out there all day when I would go.

I used to let my son decide when to go home, too. We would be on the water before daylight, and he'd let me quit about 10 minutes after dark.

Tom. looks like ya have a decent partner, there. Keep his string wet.