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Finally got out.
Kicked butt.
Early the wind was down so I was able to break out the fly rod, which was my first time actually casting from a boat. I was pleased to find that being three feet off the water makes things a bit easier. After switching to a sinking fly I caught Spanish (24"), Blues, Trout and Ladyfish. Sure is pretty to hold up a fish with a fly set just in the corner of it's mouth.
Just like on TV.
The rest of the day was steady with many more of the same species and we (2 of us) kept a big supper of trout. The trout ran big and we released ~8-10 over 20 with the biggest at 24". Also brought home a 4lb Pompano, caught on a spec rig -with a Ladyfish on the other jig.
By 3:00 the wind was howling so we bounced our happy selves home.
Last edited by Littoral on February 6th, 2009, 5:14 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Sir Reel, BTW, my pleasure on the suggestion last weekend. Bad food and/or service, can really dampen a trip. Eerman had his little one and with being worn out from fishing I figured a simple walk up the street for good cheap eats was just the thing.
Lit,
That sounds like a great day. The whole family enjoyed Peppers...thanks. If you ever want any specifics on the boat let me know. That whole conversation kind of got off track.
"Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant?? I'm halfway through my fish burger and I realize, Oh man....I could be eating a slow learner."
