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Went out of the Econfina with neighbors Wes & Ron about 3pm. Fished around Rock Island and we caught several Reds, kept 2, and 5 trout ( kept 2). Jigs and grubs. Grubs= Gambler rootbeer and gulp camo. This was the first time I ever fished around Rock Island, neat place. There were some Kayak campers on the island, and they were paddling around exploring the island. Well they paddled with in casting distance of our drift chasing the reds out . They did not have a clue. Then two guys motored up to us and asked if we wanted a Red. It was the only fish they had and we said sure, not wanting to waste a fish. They dropped it in the net and I brought it in the boat. They departed for Fenhalloway. I said to Wes it looks short. We measured it at 16". The fish was still alive and we released it. Takes all kinds. Started to cloud up and looked like rain and we headed for Econfina, and home. Rained on the way in. First fishing since November steelhead on Lake Erie.

Thanks for the report HH and especially the release on the Red...Thank you

Thanks for the report!

Rock Islands are a neat place to fish. There isn't many places in florida where you can see an Island with a rocky shoreline. I lived/guided in Alaska a couple of Summers ago, and after returning back I made my first trip to the Islands. They reminded me of the Alaska shoreline, down scaled of course. That is unfortunate that folks fish without knowing the slots. Sounds like you had a good day, minus the rain.

nice work releasing the red...seems like it was his lucky day.

Thanks for the report.

Glad you got back on these waters. Sounds like a good day.

Sounds like a good day.. Way to go on the release of an under slot fish.

Nice report

Good day and a good deed!

Very nice

Well done on the red.

Let it warm up some and you won't have to worry about anybody staying on Rock Island.....it becomes the
BITING BUG CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!

Pretty good day dispite them dayum Kayakers.

Very nice with the red.