Anyone Fishing?

[JimW]

Took my nephew out offshore for the first time last Saturday but with no others aboard we stayed close (about 8 miles off shore). It would have been a good "Ledge Day", the weather was great. We saw big cudas, some spainish sardine schools being coraled by spadefish looking schools. Luke caught one 2.5 foot remora on one of the live spainish sardines we sabiki-ed in. Saw a nice kingfish jumping as another boat I think had him hooked up. Saw a beautiful 8 foot shark cruising the surface right past us at about ten yards away. We saw a lot of life but struggled to catch fish. Luke was just playing until I got a fish on for him, so it was a one man show trying to catch bait, rig tackle and not miss a fish. One armed paper hanger type day.

[Aripeka Angler]

I have been down in the Florida Keys for a week. We caught some dolphin aka mahi last Sunday and Monday before the winds started howling. The wind has blown out our offshore fishing the last two days. We are going to try fishing for snapper tonight on the outer reef of Hawk's Channel. We fished and snorkled in a trench in the gulf yesterday in an effort to get out of the wind. We saw some nice lobsters but they are out of season.

The strong winds have resulted in a more relaxing trip than usual. Lots of rest and relaxation. Winds are supposd to let up on Friday. Maybe we can get some quality fishing in on our last day here.

AA

[Mad Dog]

Does any inland fishing count? Or only "big water?"

You bet! The only reason I don't fish the local lakes is that I don't know them like I do the coast. Also, there is not much management of the stocks in these "impound" lakes, so the variety, quantity, and size are limited. So, I fish the coast where I learned what I know and can count on.

Bring on the reports... and pics.

MD

[tobolamr]

Let's see...

We've been going crazy with the Bass the past few weeks, pre-fishing for tournaments. My partner boated a beautiful 19" largemouth in mid May. No scale on board, so we only guessed that it was pushing 4lbs... I have a pic, but haven't gotten it developed yet.

[Dark Horse]

I've finally had enough free time to actually go fishing

Last week a mess of Largemouth Bass 2-5lbs
10 Northerns 24-28"
1 Northern ~40" we got him right to the boat, shook free just as were were reaching in for him. Best kind of Catch and Release, no slime involved!

Jim

[Mad Dog]

1 Northern ~40" we got him right to the boat, shook free just as were were reaching in for him. Best kind of Catch and Release, no slime involved!

Jim

When it comes to slimy catches I prefer to fight them to submission then hope the hook pulls out. Clean hands, clean deck, and a quick cast for the next one.

MD

[Cracker Larry]

We're wearing them out in Costa Rica. Had a Grand Slam yesterday, a Blue Marlin near 500, a Black about 300, a Striped about 150 and 11 Sailfish. 7 hours of fishing

Still another week to go. I think I'm going home, get Sam and come back

[peter-curacao]

We're wearing them out in Costa Rica. Had a Grand Slam yesterday, a Blue Marlin near 500, a Black about 300, a Striped about 150 and 11 Sailfish. 7 hours of fishing

Wish I was there!!!

[topwater]

Larry youre killing me.......!
It's good to see youre having a great time

[AmbitiousRookie]

I've been fishing a lot before this I've been catching some serious crappie probably caught a dozen or more over 1lb. been a great year for them, man were they good. This 1 was 26 1/2 and 6.5 lb. had another one 27 and 7lb. 4 oz. but I let him go being that close I'll let him grow up!


Anyone one know what the heck this is caught it in our casting net?