Strike Three

Post by **Fisherman989** » December 12th, 2006, 8:41 pm

It finally happened...after a magnificent run...on the flats during the summer and fall....and in the river when it has gotten cold....winter isn't here yet. I went to Aucilla River today, 12Dec06, and didn't catch the first fish. I fished from above the landing to the very entrence of the sea to no avail ....no place produced anything...no trout..no redfish. Not the first bite all day. Quit about 1500 hours. I know these days come along. Today was mine. The umpire called "strike three" and I still had the bat on my shoulder.
It has been a long time since I went all day down there without a bite....in fact I don't remember ever doing that....but I did today.
There will be a better day....but I ain't going back tomorrow.

Post by **Redbelly** » December 12th, 2006, 8:56 pm

sorry to hear dat. Sunday aftwernoon they wuz bitin.

A lot were caught right in front of the landing docks.

Wonder where they went?

Post by **mjsigns** » December 12th, 2006, 9:15 pm

Sometimes you just can't catch dem fishes.

Should have prayed first.

Post by **wevans** » December 13th, 2006, 8:01 am

Late afternoon should be good right now

by the weekend, the morning bite should be on fire

Post by **Sir reel** » December 13th, 2006, 9:42 am

Good morning Fisherman989.

Perhaps this will help.... I spoke on the phone last evening with Capt Randle Leger. He went yesterday with Capt Randy Peart. Randy was looking for some Red fish locations in preparation of a couple of final guided trips this year. They fished the same water you did and had NOT the first bite. Now collectively...there were two of the areas best and most knowledgeable fishermen in the same boat and no bites. They said they met up with one boat that had fish and they had been caught very early in the day. IT IS AFTER ALL..... FISHING!

Littoral · Post by **Littoral** » December 13th, 2006, 10:02 am

Ouch.
That said, yours is one of the best and most useful reports I've seen in a while. It happens -why it does can be pure mystery. When it does I resolve to the karma of it & then the fine things it will add up to on another day.

Excellent report.
Also, Sir Reel, your follow-up is especially helpful. Now I'm studying all of yesterday's conditions & trying to sort out the puzzle. I may not get to go today but I'm almost fishing.

Post by **Welby** » December 13th, 2006, 3:02 pm

Fisherman989, I feel your pain. I went the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and for my first time ever, did not get even a bite. I heard that later that week the bite was good. Then I went this past weekend and caught 50 or so Red's (mostly pups). Saturday I may strike out or I may hit a homerun but I'll do it from my jon boat and at least I'll be in the game. Good luck on your next outing.

Post by **Browning Slayer** » December 13th, 2006, 7:28 pm

mjsigns wrote:Sometimes you just can't catch dem fishes.

Should have prayed first.

Or brought Dynamite!

Sorry to hear that Fisherman, but it does happen. Better luck next time!