St. Marks/Wakulla Rivers?

Post by **Ripple** » January 20th, 2003, 9:51 am

Might get a few hours today to see if my boat still runs and I'm wondering if I should even bring a rod. Has anyone tried the rivers upstream of the Fort? Thought I might be able to get a red or trout for dinner (mango too?).

Please let me know. Thanks!

Post by **trout fisher** » January 20th, 2003, 10:07 am

Haven't heard anything positive on the river fishing, Ripple. I gave it up the weekend after Christmas. My dad has been back down a few times only to return empty handed. If I was gonna be there anyhow, I'd take something to try 'em with. Take a snatch hook if you are a mullet eater.

Post by **Ripple** » January 20th, 2003, 11:04 am

Thanks TF - the snatch hook is a good idea - I'll have to see if I can dig it out.

Post by **rx fisher** » January 28th, 2003, 11:25 am

ripple,

Heading out tomorrow am,
Did you have any luck?

I'm going to try up near the power plant, then a big hole I found
south of the fort.

I'll report when I get back, It'll be a short trip couple of hours.

Post by **Ripple** » January 31st, 2003, 10:15 pm

RX - Sorry I didn't reply earlier - haven't been checking in as often as I should, I guess...

I would not have been much help though, as my trip on the 20th was shortened by engine trouble. Put the old Ripple boat in the river and developed trouble immediately - rough idle, bogging at acceleration... I thought about fishing around the Fort with the trolling motor, but was so pizzed that I just loaded up and left. Hopefully just a stuck carb or something simple (cheap) - Pete and Marvin have it now.

I did, however, hear of some pretty sporty redfish action at the docks at the St. Marks Yacht Club. A friend observed a party fishing amongst the boats and docks catching a dozen or so reds in an hour or so. Sounds like they were working those docks the way the bass pro's do it. Guess I should have tried the trolling motor!

Glad to see you had a "nice day" on the water - I know how that goes too...

Post by **rx fisher** » February 1st, 2003, 10:08 am

I've never fished that area of the river before, but it makes sense.
We caught a big bull red this past summer by a dock at dog island,
maybe next time, hope the motors purring soon.

nitrofish · Post by **nitrofish** » February 1st, 2003, 8:54 pm

try Sheapord spring area

Post by **rx fisher** » February 2nd, 2003, 2:56 pm

never heard of that spot, I'll have to do some research, thanks