St Marks 5/7

Post by **Reel Slow** » May 7th, 2006, 8:21 pm

Went down to the blue crab festival Sat and stopped by Mikes to check on boat progress - and it was ready to go! So ate some seafood, browsed and toted her back home. So this am took daughter out to beat the rain. Got her up at 5 and stuffed a donut in her mouth and took off!

Got there and no wind, just bugs, but it made for a smooth ride out. Caught a few trout on topwater on the rise which was fun then headed over to try to get her a redfish. Well, her putting up with the biting nats early paid off for us both.

At second spot, I hook up to a redfish and hand her the rod saying its just a puppy

and watch her proceed to fight a red over the slot. Ran her around the boat real good but it broke off at the last minute! That got her casting and she is becoming pretty proficient. Had one on and she lost it, then later fought a rock real good for a minute.

Next spot, she popped her spoon into a good spot and I said, that should be a fish, next thing I know she is working a nice slot red and proceeded to land it after a good fight!

Christines first slot red! Well, that was alright!

Finished with 8 hook ups, 2 lost and 6 landed. Back to the ramp at 1. Had a great time.

Post by **Chalk** » May 7th, 2006, 8:35 pm

I know that spot

Nice first redphish Christine....

How long had the boat been ready RS? I bet your glad to have it back...Nice report and time with your daughter.

Post by **birddog** » May 7th, 2006, 8:45 pm

Reel nice.

Now tell us what was wrong with the boat.

Post by **Chalk** » May 7th, 2006, 8:57 pm

birddog wrote:Reel nice.

Now tell us what was wrong with the boat.

Out of gas

Post by **birddog** » May 7th, 2006, 8:59 pm

Chalk wrote:
birddog wrote:Reel nice.

Now tell us what was wrong with the boat.
Out of gas

That would be my guess.

Post by **Reel Slow** » May 7th, 2006, 9:02 pm

birddog wrote:
Chalk wrote:
birddog wrote:Reel nice.

Now tell us what was wrong with the boat.
Out of gas
That would be my guess.

Jets in the 4 carbs were clogged. Ouch. Worth it today though

Post by **birddog** » May 7th, 2006, 9:08 pm

Yep, it was worth it.

Post by **Chalk** » May 7th, 2006, 9:20 pm

Reel Slow wrote:Jets in the 4 carbs were clogged.

equals boat not being used enough

Post by **RodBow** » May 7th, 2006, 9:52 pm

wow, that's very encouraging... good job Christine!

Post by **Eerman** » May 7th, 2006, 9:59 pm

Glad you're back in action RS. Looks like your daughter will be ready for more.

dstockwell · Post by **dstockwell** » May 8th, 2006, 7:04 am

wtg

Post by **tin can** » May 8th, 2006, 7:18 am

Nice fish, Christine.

RS, don't pay Cheech and Chong any mind. They'd both hard time their mother if they had the chance. I'm glad the boat is running again.

Sounds like you might be developing a regular partner. No doubt she's a much more pleasant partner than that other guy you've been fishin with.

Post by **Chalk** » May 8th, 2006, 7:21 am

tin can wrote:RS, don't pay Cheech and Chong any mind.

Bwaaaahaaaa....Bird "Cheech" dog and the infamous Chalk Chong

Post by **tin can** » May 8th, 2006, 7:24 am

Post by **Sir reel** » May 8th, 2006, 8:52 am

Good job RS and Christine

I predict that trip is gonna end up being a lasting memory for both of you and probably will lead to some more

That's exciting