My 1st, but not last, Econfina Trip

[aeiou1]

Headed out WAY before sun-up last Saturday (6-5-10) for some inshore fishing at Econfina. We were the second boat to launch at the ramp and got on the water just as the sun was rising. I went out with a friend on his boat, and we had two other friends on another boat and figured we would brave the choppy/windy weather to catch some fish. I wish this report could have ended up like a couple others I have seen that were fishing that day, but I personally did not catch a thing! The other boat we were with ended up with 3 keeper trout on the day, but 3 fish between 4 guys over 7 or so hours was not what I had envisioned. But I still think I am plagued by the "New Fisherman's Bad Luck Initiation Phase" as I mentioned in my other post. We headed over towards rock island, but then came back to fish directly in front of the Econfina. I know they were using cajun thunder with gulp, and although I was using the same as well as at times gold spoons, pearl white gulp, etc, I never got a bite on the day. I think our limiting factor was not being able to get to that deeper range of 6' and deeper due to motor issues. I am not discouraged from trying Econfina again though as I have seen some very positive results, and will def try the live pinfish next time!!

[DixieReb]

Go back and try the deeper water, it's so hot now most of the fish are going deeper. Too bad about the motor issues, hope he got them worked out.

[Hit-n-Miss]

When it's that rough I dont use a cork. Heck cant see it most of the time. You got to pay your dues and it will get better. Daniel who fished with me sat did not catch a single keeper all last year.But he would catch dozens of shorts. I fished for years at St Marks and would get three on a good day. You see how long it took me to get a red. But I do better at Ecofina and Keaton.