St. Andrews 03/11/07

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St. Andrews 03/11/07

Post by Chalk »

After spending way to much time in Germany, time on the water was past due. I launched the Ghostrider into the more or less slick bay this morning, looking to accost some fish.

I spied a promising area as I flew into Panama City the other day, I was gonna try that spot this morning, but wouldn't you know it two boats were in the area, so I went to one of my other spots.

I threw topwater for awhile with only one small strike. I let the wind blow me down the bank, as I arrived to one of the sweet spots, I could see the humps chasing bait :smt007 . I get close and fire the piece of flat metal with a hook ahead of the crowd, two turns on the handle and the familiar thump. I set the hook and started looking for the net, in the hatch :roll: . The fish comes off, I start reeling again and thump, thump again...I set the hook and fight a nice 28" red to the boat.

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I had power poled down with the trolling motor...I took my time and let the school settle down, they were still in casting distance. I tried everything, they wouldn't bite no more, probably 50-60 fish in the school. I was beside myself, wishing I had a cast net :o :lol:

Ended up traveling 35 miles and only managed 10 or so trout to 18", saw several nice trout.

Caught fish, saw alot of fish, took a saltwater shower, nothing broke, can't wait til next time.

Weather: Mostly Sunny
Temp: 75°F
Humidity: 44%
Wind Speed: SSW 12 MPH
Barometer: 30.17 in.
Moon Phase:Waning Crescent Moon

Tides:
06:57 CDT Sunrise
11:06 CDT Moonset
16:12 CDT 1.51 feet High Tide
18:48 CDT Sunset
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Post by Ron Wilson »

Welcome back, nice work, and thanks for the report, partner.
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Post by Jumptrout51 »

Nice "catching" up on your fishing. :smt005
You must have been gone too long. You gave what when where details. :roll:
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Gross Gott, das is Guht.
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Suber, your signature line is too funny. :thumbup:
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Post by Redbelly »

That was still agood trip even thought those reds changed their mind onya! :-D
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Re: St. Andrews 03/11/07

Post by Eerman »

Chalk wrote:I spied a promising area as I flew into Panama City
Ariel recon...now that's hardcore. Glad you got out. :thumbup:
"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."
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Thats a FS front page photo if I ever seen one. Good trip
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Post by Chalk »

Jumptrout51 wrote:Nice "catching" up on your fishing. :smt005
You must have been gone too long. You gave what when where details. :roll:
At least I gave a report, you can't say that can you, "finishedbehindbirddogtrout51"
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Post by Jumptrout51 »

What can I say.? All I think about is fishing hard. All he thinks about is fishing hard enough to beat me.
Look at the great fisheman he has become.
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Post by birddog »

JT, you're my hero :smt007

Nice job, Chalk. Glad you're back. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Post by Jumptrout51 »

birddog wrote:JT, you're my hero :smt007

Nice job, Chalk. Glad you're back. :thumbup: :thumbup:
OK,you're in the fan club for free. That makes 3 now. This is a good year.
Eerman,Qoutrage and new club member BirdDog.
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Post by birddog »

Hell, you'll be throwing me out in a day or 2 I'll throw myself out if you don't pay up Thursday. :lol:
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Post by tin can »

Good day on the water. Glad to see you're back in the saddle.
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Post by Reel Slow »

Nice red Chalk. You must have trained that school already :wink:
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