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First big red on fly, St. Joe
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First big red on fly, St. Joe
It finally came together on Sunday. I eased around with the trolling motor from 1 to 5 pm searching potholes and all I saw was one redfish, a sheepshead, a couple of lockjaw trout and about 500 catfish. Finally around 515 I spotted some fins sticking up in about 3 feet of water which were unusual, I have seen jacks do similar stuff, but I am not positive. Eased over towards them and they disappeared. Immediately to my left a couple baitfish started fleeing and a swirl behind them. Somehow I managed a good long cast right to him. He immediately came to the top and ate. In what seemed like an hour I landed him, took a picture, sent him on his way, and got out of the heat. He went 27 1/2 and could've eaten the only other redfish I have caught on fly. I still have this dumb grin on my face.
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Congrats on a fine red on fly.
In the words of the great Doc Holliday, "I'll be your huckleberry"
Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Congrats
The addiction spreads...
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Not an EASY accomplishment...Nicely done.
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Hearty congrats and thanks for sharing!
It may be that my sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Good job. Welcome to the addiction.
Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Nice Catch. I'll be working harder on that accomplishment myself soon....I hope.
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Re: First big red on fly, St. Joe
Nice. I have a flounder/fly pic just like it.sanblaslayer wrote:I still have this dumb grin on my face.
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