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St Marks NWR - 11,13 Nov 2016

Posted: November 15th, 2016, 8:27 pm
by Terrier
Getting a good trout bite off the St Marks oyster bars - 8 on Veterans Day, 14 on Sunday fishing to the west. Most have been mid slots, with a 20" and a couple of 19" fish in the mix - only a few short.
Lots of rain minnows in the water Sunday over toward Big Pass and lots of missed topwater fish. I've never had a day like that - I had numerous trout jumping over the fly but never taking it. I also had lots of fish get off after what I thought was a good hook set. Still ended up with a good day. No redfish though.

Re: St Marks NWR - 11,13 Nov 2016

Posted: November 15th, 2016, 9:05 pm
by Salty Gator
That's great work terrier, especially for throwing feathers. We fished west last weekend, but my buddy fished over there and said the trout were thick. Congrats

Re: St Marks NWR - 11,13 Nov 2016

Posted: November 15th, 2016, 9:37 pm
by Gulf Coast
What fly and size hooks are you using ? I picked up some smaller hooks today to tie on

Re: St Marks NWR - 11,13 Nov 2016

Posted: November 16th, 2016, 8:46 pm
by Terrier
Gulf Coast wrote:What fly and size hooks are you using ? I picked up some smaller hooks today to tie on
Clousers - olive over chartreuse over white or tan on a number 2 SP11-3L3H Perfect Bend hook; Gartside gurgler is on the same hook


Clouser pic - one on top (the bottom fly works well but better in off color water)

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