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Had a nice 4D/3N in Steinhathee. One day the boat trip was just tooling up the river since the fog on the flats was too thick for my liking - fog literally sat there all day.

The two days we got out on the flats we had some fun. Fished grubs straight line, under a popping cork, and fished a red/white sinking mirror lure. Probably caught 50 trout between the two trips. Probably 8 keepers. One nice blue fish. One nice, unexpected flounder when I was on the phone and not really working it. One really nice Spanish probably 28" (could have targeted more - they were in force on the bait pods in deeper water). Caught a shark - prefer not to. No reds. Was concerned about taking my boat into the shallower places where the reds are.

Best jig was white with orange tail. Really enjoyed the action on the mirror lure - caught that large Spanish on it and several trout. Caught fish in 4-7' of water. We went north up the coast from the river mouth as far as just below Big Grassy Island. Getting nice out there. Early signs says this will be a much better year than last year.

BTW - Gulf Breeze are some great condos to stay at in Steinhatchee.

Happy fishing everyone.

Good report! Thank you.

Thanks for the report from the Hatch

Sounds good, Big Grassy is close to where I usually fish this time of year. Now I can't wait to go.

Good report. Some trt showing up in panacea area also.