Another beautiful day offshore Crystal River today, but we unfortunately got rained out yesterday. Rick and Lisa were my guests for the day and we were in grouper digging mode. I made the run to a couple of my favorite ledges and sent down the pin fish. The action was steady and we caught a fine limit of gags. We picked up a couple of mangrove snapper and grunts as well and it was just a great day to be on the water. I thank you both for the fun day and I hope to see you in the future... Capt. Dan
A late take off for us today as my client Ed had to work a bit late, but we found the snook he was looking for. I have officially moved my charter operation to the Plantation on Crystal River today on the days I'm out of Crystal River and I know all my clients will like the new change. Great hospitality, clean restrooms, outstanding restaurant at 82 West and a beautiful place to stay while visiting Crystal River. Ed was my guest today and he's quite the accomplished fisherman. He has caught more big game species than I probably ever will, but a Crystal River snook was on his list. We reached his goal today "in 20 mph West winds" and it was a beautiful fish. A DOA glow jerk bait did the trick and the afternoon was made. A fun time with you my friend and I hope to do it again soon... Capt. Dan
Finally... Today was the day to go offshore and with almost a week of unfavorable conditions; I don't know who was more excited my clients or me. I had Clell and Bob on board for the day and it was awesome. We made the run to 25ft of water and in 15 minutes the team had their limit of beautiful Crystal River gags. Our next stop, I ran a quick mile to some live bottom and with live shrimp on knocker rigs; the guys had non stop action with mangrove snapper, more grouper and a bonus hog fish. It felt great to have the weather to go offshore and I can only hope it holds for the coming weeks.... Capt. Dan
As many of you all know, I've been welcomed back to rain, thunderstorms and wind. I've cancelled a couple charters, but I did make it out Friday. I had the Bosworth family on board and with white caps, on and off rain all around; we had to cancel our grouper plans and stay inshore. The team had some decent trout action on DOA deadly combo cork rigs, but lots of under sized trout with only one making it over 15". The tide was a major one and with the winds increasing close to 20knts, it pushed it in even further. The red fish bite was tough with the huge amount of tide, but we managed a couple keepers and some shorts for the afternoon. It was still good to be back on the gulf and I hope this weather pattern changes soon... Capt. Dan