Good to be back on the big pond, but definitely some weird weather today. The last three days have been extremely windy and rainy and unfortunately, I've cancelled these last few days. Mishel and Earl were on schedule for today, and even though today was dreary and cold for April, we gave it a try. With misty rain bands and a steady West wind, we had plenty of water to give red fishing a try. The team and I left from Pete's Pier Marina just after 10am and we hit the keys. Free lined shrimp around the rocky points did well for us today and we caught several red fish, sheepshead and trout. A couple of the red fish were mid slot fish and the usual shorts for this time of year, kept us busy as well. I'm glad we gave it a try and we did well. I thank you both as always for our time on the water and here's Earl with the big fish of the day... Capt. Dan
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Not the conditions I was hoping for with Rich and Mandy on board again today, but we did make it out. This was a quick trip out to the keys, two drifts and then back to Pete's Pier Marina. There was an approaching rain squall line coming, but I wanted to make an effort with the little amount of time we had. We did have some action and caught four trout and a couple mangrove snapper, before we had to head for the hill. I thank you both and I enjoyed talking with you at the marina, as we watched the weather come rolling through... Capt. Dan
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A fun time with some good friends visiting from Maine. Rich and Mandy were on board with me and we had a great catch and release trip. I get the pleasure to fish with Rich in Maine on his home brook trout and salmon waters and every once in a while, I get to return the favor down here. I was able to do a couple different techniques today, since there wasn't a request for a cooler full of groceries and we did some plugging for snook. I put the trolling motor down and covered some ground. The team caught a couple nice mid sized snook and numerous jacks to start the day. The jacks always are a favorite to bend the rod and a couple snook in one day is definitely a bonus. To end our trip, we fished way in the back country on the flood tide and added a dozen red fish to our total. A really enjoyable day and I thank you both for the great time. I'll see you tomorrow... Capt. Dan
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Kind of a slow one for keepers today, but we had a bit of action with a little variety. Myself and Capt. Randy Hodges had the pleasure of having the Norton family for a fun day out of Crystal River. We ran offshore to the 8ft depth range and jigged up an assortment of species. Trout, sea bass, lady fish, Spanish mackerel and a bonus bonito filled out our day. Only a couple keepers though, while most of the trout were on the short side. Still, we had a fun time and I thank you all for the great day. Here's Steve with a drag screaming Crystal River Bonito... Capt. Dan
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