Saturday, Aug 07 2010
Rain Storms, Groupers and a Tripletail Aug 6th 2010 Featured
Written by Captain Dan
I met Chris and Ron at Pete's Pier this morning and the guys requested some grouper for dinner. After our first charter a couple weeks ago, and getting our trout limit, the guys wanted something that pulled back a little more. We ran out the Crystal River and as we looked West, it didn't look good for going far offshore. After seeing so many quality grouper while diving in the shallow water a couple days ago, I knew we could catch a few. We fished the 10ft ledges and rocks piles and pulled out a couple keepers and a few shorts while dodging the numerous rain storms. A combination of threadfin herring and live pinfish were the bait of choice for the day. For a bonus, on the way back home I spotted a triple tail on a piece of structure and after a few attempts we got it in the boat. Triple tail are fine eating and something we don't catch on our everyday charters. Thanks guys for putting up with the tough conditions and here is Chris with his first keeper grouper... Capt. Dan
Captain Dan
I'm captain Dan Clymer and I've lived and fished the Crystal River & Homosassa rivers my entire life. Give me a call at (352) 418-2160 to schedule a charter and go fishing!