Monday, October 09, 2006

Fall Mullet Run

We're in the middle of one of the best mullet runs that I can remember. Bait schools are everywhere and the local snook, bluefish and jack populations are feeding aggressively.

There was a repot over the weekend that a man and wife spotted a group of 5 to six sailfish less than 10 feet off the beach feeding on a large school of mullet. At one point one of the sails actually swam on to the beach and ate a fish before flopping back into the water.

The whole episode lasted about 15 minutes before the fish swam off for deeper waters. I know it sounds far fetched, but you what? I believe it. I've seen snook and jacks do it, why not sailfish?

Friday, June 23, 2006

WOW It's Hot


I've gone fishing the past couple of nights after work and just before sunset. I can't believe how hot it has been lately, and I think the fish feel the same way. I resently got a nice redfish on fly and a couple of nice snook tucked under the mangroves but other than that it's been pretty slow.

I have yet to try the early morning bite. I guess as you get older that quality sleep time becomes more important. Or maybe it's the fact that trout at 5AM just doesn't excite me that much anymore.

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Got my boat back!




It took a long time but I finally got my boat back, and it's running great. The kind folks at Vero Marine Center did a great job. I won't let the same thing happen during this years Hurricane season.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Islamorada Fishing Report


A record low for the month of March. Just my luck, but it didn't hurt the fishing. Mike and I caught a ton of fish. Trout, ladyfish, bluefish, big snook and Jewfish. The highlight of the trip had to be the 200 LB Lemon shark and the 150LB Bull Shark that Mike caught in the main channel into Snake Bite. We spent two days in the backcountry. The wind blew 25 to 30 on both days but still the fishing was great.

We went bonefishing on our last day with no luck. We saw a lot of bonefish but the water temp was 65 and they just weren't eating. The cudas on the flats wouldn't even eat a live pin fish.

The trip was a blast and Capt Steve Murray showed us a great time. If you're planning a trip to the area and need a guide I highly reccomend Steve Murray.

Friday, March 17, 2006

Islamorada

I'm leaving next week for a fishing trip to Islamorada. My brother in law Mike Dansby from Michigan is coming along. I plan on taking many photos and will post evidence of our skill as anglers upon our return. We're planning on a run up into Snake Bite in Flamingo to jump some tarpon.

We're staying a what looks like a cool little place called The Ragged Edge. Rustic and relaxed kind of off the beaten track. I'll report on the accommodations as well.