St. Marks 9/21/02

Post by **rx fisher** » September 21st, 2002, 9:00 pm

Today was a gift, tried a hard as I could to go Friday, just didn't happen.
NOAA said 20Kt winds on Saturday until yesterday afternoon.

Left St. Marks 8am with wife and son, tough start, guy next to me launched his boat on ramp, a little to eager a guess.

Weather was wonderful, clear skies and nice breeze( sometimes a little too nice)

Bite was slow, a few catfish, couple undersize trout. we were out near Black rock when ,a little excitement, a 4 foot gar took a pin fish. I guess there is a little bit of fresh water in the gulf from Hannah.

Tried working the oyster bars at high tide at the mouth of the river for reds, ( are they only a wake at dawn?). Enjoyed the dolphins working the bait fish but couldn't tie on to any keepers. Last cast of the day hooked up with a couple of pound jack on my light tackle, enjoyed the pull.

Couple of weeks it should be fun.

Post by **trout fisher** » September 23rd, 2002, 9:16 am

I'm just happy someone's fishing. You're right. A few more weeks, but it's killin' me not to go. Trying to get some browny points in with the wife. She'll be a widow every weekend from Oct. to Feb.!! Dang I love this time of year!

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