Fishing Report -- 08-16-13

Glenn & Craig were on board for their annual fishing trip with me. Last year it was raining and rough and we were restricted to fishing inside. This year was the exact opposite, perfect weather, calm winds and calm seas. We started the morning by casting lures at busting Snook, Jacks, Tarpon & Ladyfish. Snook, Jacks and Ladyfish were landed before they got a really big bite on a swimming plug. It took off like a rocket and had us puzzled as to what was hooked. About 45 minutes later and much perspiration from Craig we were able to see that it was a shark that was hooked in the pectoral fin. I really wanted to get my $20 plug back so Craig continued to fight the shark and we actually ended up landing the fish and getting the plug back. After that action slowed we headed off shore. We found a Cobia, some Bonitos and small Sharks. Hoping for something more spectacular we pushed further offshore and on a weedline Craig hooked into and landed his first Sailfish. Just as the Sailfish was landed the breeze began to pick up so we headed in to do some Snook fishing. Between Glenn & Craig they must have landed about 20 Snook, mostly males. Right at the end of the day they managed to land two nice female fish to wrap up the trip in fine fashion. Lots of fish and lots of different species (8 species in all) we caught, Craig’s first Sailfish was however definitely the highlight of the day.   

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