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I thought I would do some exploring today since winds were predicted to be around 5. WRONG. Steady winds and storms off the coast didnt stop us. We put in at Bottoms Rd. and headed up towards Oyster Bay to fish the shorelines and oysterbars in and around Piney Island. Throwing spoons and topwater we managed to catch and release 3 reds all up to 23". Oh and a dink trout. That place has some gorgeous habitat and ducks. Does anyone know the rules for duck hunting there?

The other report was much better.

Glad ya'll got a few.

Glad to see you're trying new places to fish

Nice fishes...looks like I should have headed east

This is what I gather:

Panacea Unit: The Panacea Unit is largely dominated by uplands pine and oak forests, with several fresh water lakes interspersed. Primitive walking trails criss-cross through this unit, and like the Wakulla Unit, this unit is open to quota-hunts during the fall and winter months. Located within the Panacea Unit is the Otter Lake Recreation Area, which offers picnic shelters, restrooms and a launching point for small boats, with a motor size limit of 10 horse power or less. About 6.5 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail traverses this unit of the refuge. The Panacea Unit is located west of the Wakulla Unit on Hwy 98, just inside the town of Medart, and along Hwy 319 south, toward the town of Sopchoppy. Use of picnic facilities, trails and launch point is free to the public.

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I agree with Bdog Tell me you kept aleast one for the grease..cheers

Nice fish in a good spot. You are right. I have hammered ducks there in the late part of the season. Bluebills, redheads, and buffs.

Palmer wrote:I agree with Bdog Tell me you kept aleast one for the grease..cheers

No I have kept too much alreaddy this summer, besides I would rather keep a nice 26 & 5/8th inch red with big ole shoulders to eat.

Looks kinda rainy there. Glad yall went out and got a few.

Nice fish.
Thanks for the report.

Nice fish, thanks for the report

You better get rid of that turkey pic and put ya gal with the redfish up as your other passion or you might be posting a few more chick-less pics!!!!