Econfina 06/30 and 07/02
Posted: July 4th, 2010, 9:45 pm
Last week was a great experience at our house. My Son and his family came to visit from Oklahoma. This was to be my first opportunity to go fishing with my seven year old grandson Wyatt. He had been fishing a few times with my Son but had never had a chance to fish saltwater or do it from a boat. As most would agree, the forecast during the week was a bit iffy if you actually bought into it. We waited until Wednesday before we decided the heck with the forecast and became determined to go. My oldest Son also joined us but had to be back early to pick up his two daughters. We got everything ready and took off for the Econfina.
We managed to get on the water around 12:30 and the low tide was one of the HIGHEST I think I’ve seen at the Econ. We started down the river with one very excited Grandson.
We turned towards the East but not very far due to the short time we had. Fishing was slow but an occasional saltwater cat kept the junior crew member interested and happy.
The conditions were actually pretty nice and the water temp was only barely in the 80’s. We managed 3 pretty nice trout and one lost over the net. We headed in around 2:30 and naturally Gramps made a hit with his Grandson by letting him have a turn at the wheel on the way back in.
We were met by Wyatt's big sister and his two cousins who had spent the afternoon at Wakulla Springs with Grandma.
After the positive experience on Wednesday, my new fishing buddy was asking about the next trip. We got our schedule worked out and after a pretty rainy day on Thursday we decided to go early Friday which was their last day with us. We hit the Econfina again for a longer period this time. After Savanna’s for breakfast, we made the river by 7:30 and headed East again. We started fishing out from Cabbage creek in about 4-5 ft.
Fishing was slow again but we started picking up a mix of salt water and sail cats. We began to save a few of the sail cats to supplement the other fish we had caught to ensure enough meat for a fish fry planned that evening. One pretty nice trout joined the group and then another.
My Grandson was involved with finishing off a snicker’s bar (as evidenced by the remaining chocolate on his chin) when he was interrupted by Mr. Shark. After a very entertaining struggle between a tenacious seven year old and Mr. Shark, we were able to pause for a picture before sending him back into the water.
We had a really great time even though we needed to move several times to avoid some rain cells that kept moving through the area. We ended the day with one rock bass, four sail cats, two nice trout, and one jack that Dad managed to dehook while trying to net him.
One of the unusual things to report is that when we brought the largest sail cat on board, we noticed that there were several baby sail cats in the big one’s mouth. When we returned , we removed them and there were 9 all together. I don’t know if the big one was trying to eat them or was transporting them. If anyone has knowledge regarding this feel free to enlighten us.
Our vistors had to leave early Saturday morning and We sure do miss them already. House is very quite, and as you hear it said on this forum many times.... I can't wait till next time.
We managed to get on the water around 12:30 and the low tide was one of the HIGHEST I think I’ve seen at the Econ. We started down the river with one very excited Grandson.
We turned towards the East but not very far due to the short time we had. Fishing was slow but an occasional saltwater cat kept the junior crew member interested and happy.
The conditions were actually pretty nice and the water temp was only barely in the 80’s. We managed 3 pretty nice trout and one lost over the net. We headed in around 2:30 and naturally Gramps made a hit with his Grandson by letting him have a turn at the wheel on the way back in.
We were met by Wyatt's big sister and his two cousins who had spent the afternoon at Wakulla Springs with Grandma.
After the positive experience on Wednesday, my new fishing buddy was asking about the next trip. We got our schedule worked out and after a pretty rainy day on Thursday we decided to go early Friday which was their last day with us. We hit the Econfina again for a longer period this time. After Savanna’s for breakfast, we made the river by 7:30 and headed East again. We started fishing out from Cabbage creek in about 4-5 ft.
Fishing was slow again but we started picking up a mix of salt water and sail cats. We began to save a few of the sail cats to supplement the other fish we had caught to ensure enough meat for a fish fry planned that evening. One pretty nice trout joined the group and then another.
My Grandson was involved with finishing off a snicker’s bar (as evidenced by the remaining chocolate on his chin) when he was interrupted by Mr. Shark. After a very entertaining struggle between a tenacious seven year old and Mr. Shark, we were able to pause for a picture before sending him back into the water.
We had a really great time even though we needed to move several times to avoid some rain cells that kept moving through the area. We ended the day with one rock bass, four sail cats, two nice trout, and one jack that Dad managed to dehook while trying to net him.
One of the unusual things to report is that when we brought the largest sail cat on board, we noticed that there were several baby sail cats in the big one’s mouth. When we returned , we removed them and there were 9 all together. I don’t know if the big one was trying to eat them or was transporting them. If anyone has knowledge regarding this feel free to enlighten us.
Our vistors had to leave early Saturday morning and We sure do miss them already. House is very quite, and as you hear it said on this forum many times.... I can't wait till next time.
SEMMPER FI