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    Well the weather liars got it wrong again. It was dead calm this morning and I slept in until 7:30. Motored into the bay about 8:30 and headed for some shell on the North shoreline.
    It was a little foggy, but very fishy as I slipped into the thigh deep water. I started throwing the new mirrolure tops which are small with a subtle rattle because it was so still, but no takers.
    I switched to rootbeer/red glitter BA's on 1/16 oz. jig and caught the first fish, 5# trout on the next cast (a little more about this fish later). Then I had two 4#ers in a row then nothing for about 30 minutes. I worked shallow toward the shoreline and cast to some activity near the grassline and had a big hit. I'm thinking Redfish, but it turned out to be a 5 1/2# trout.
    On the way back to the boat I tricked the only fish on top. A 3#er finally took my Skitterwalk after several slaps and some very long pauses.

    Now about the 5# fish. She put up a good fight, but I was finally able to get her with the Boga. She was hooked in the jaw but the jig came right out without any blood. When I released her she slowly moved forward then rolled on her back. I got her back upright and worked to revive her some. She finally kicked and I let go. She seemed to take on off pretty good. Later when I was landing another fish I look across the water and see this big tail waving out of the water. Sure enough it was the trout I had released belly-up. I tried two more times to get her going, but she was just to weak.
    I don't get what happened exactly. She wasn't wounded, but was gravid with eggs, and I guess that and the stress just killed her.
    "GET OFF MY REEF!"

  • #2
    Good report, thanks. Too bad about the #5 fish, but it happens from time to time. Not a bad day on the wter overall, good work Kenny!
    "For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor that the protected will never know."


    Semper Fi!

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    • #3
      Release into the grease!

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Milkjug View Post
        Release into the grease!
        Haha, thats a good one!
        "For those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor that the protected will never know."


        Semper Fi!

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        • #5
          nice catch... i knew when i got up this morning today would be good, too bad i couldnt get out...
          Boats and hoes.

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          • #6
            Great report Kenny! Nice day on the. Water for sure!
            We are West End Anglers, a saltwater tribe!

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            • #7
              Nice job Kenny!!!! I was on the north shoreline aswell yesterday, more towards Alligator Point. There was some good fish down around those shell pads. We had a few fish and I lost 2 solid fish in the 5lb range. I could have used a little more wind though. I always struggle in "no wind" conditions. Fat Boys was a freak'n zoo yesterday!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by kenny View Post
                Well the weather liars got it wrong again. It was dead calm this morning and I slept in until 7:30. Motored into the bay about 8:30 and headed for some shell on the North shoreline.
                It was a little foggy, but very fishy as I slipped into the thigh deep water. I started throwing the new mirrolure tops which are small with a subtle rattle because it was so still, but no takers.
                I switched to rootbeer/red glitter BA's on 1/16 oz. jig and caught the first fish, 5# trout on the next cast (a little more about this fish later). Then I had two 4#ers in a row then nothing for about 30 minutes. I worked shallow toward the shoreline and cast to some activity near the grassline and had a big hit. I'm thinking Redfish, but it turned out to be a 5 1/2# trout.
                On the way back to the boat I tricked the only fish on top. A 3#er finally took my Skitterwalk after several slaps and some very long pauses.

                Now about the 5# fish. She put up a good fight, but I was finally able to get her with the Boga. She was hooked in the jaw but the jig came right out without any blood. When I released her she slowly moved forward then rolled on her back. I got her back upright and worked to revive her some. She finally kicked and I let go. She seemed to take on off pretty good. Later when I was landing another fish I look across the water and see this big tail waving out of the water. Sure enough it was the trout I had released belly-up. I tried two more times to get her going, but she was just to weak.
                I don't get what happened exactly. She wasn't wounded, but was gravid with eggs, and I guess that and the stress just killed her.

                YOU SEARAPING TROUT MOLESTOR! .......Nice job my friend!

                How's the new motor running?
                Don't be a Nancy!
                If it smells like fish....you know I've been there!

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                • #9
                  New motor's running fine, but I think it's mounted a hole too low. We'll get that fixed when I take it in for the 10 hour check/rip-off!
                  Monte, let's go do some more trout catching. I'm off every afternoon.......
                  "GET OFF MY REEF!"

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                  • #10
                    Great report! To bad about the 5er, but it wares her time to, like Milkjug said, get released in gease.
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                    • #11
                      Great report Kenny. Just goes to show you how a little stress can wear on a pregnant woman. I know I have been through a few of those stressful time myself!
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                      • #12
                        nice report Kenny
                        MANVEL MOB

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                        • #13
                          Nice catching
                          NK
                          Beer,its not just for breakfast

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                          • #14
                            Did what you could, no foul. Good report Kenny
                            Scott
                            "All fishermen are liars except you and me and to tell you the truth, I'm not so sure about you!"

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                            • #15
                              Sounded like some nice fish Kenny...
                              "Anything worth doing is worth doing right"

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