Bad weather and a couple last minute cancellations; I was worried if I was gong to be able to make it out this week. I originally had a an offshore cobia trip scheduled for today, but the conditions were not going to be favorable for doing so. However, I got a last minute call from Matt and Missy to try an squeeze a 1/2 day inshore charter in and the weather and circumstances worked out nicely. I met this great couple at Pete's Pier Marina and we had some luck finding a couple trout and red fish. We ran the backcountry and Salt River areas and with them being from New Jersey, they loved seeing the real Florida. We took a couple pictures of the fish, released them and called it a day. It was a pleasure meeting you both and look forward to seeing you again soon... Capt. Dan
A solo charter today with my good friend and client Chuck on board and he and I teamed up and caught our limit of trout. We left from Pete's Pier Marina and began the day trying to find a red fish or two, but only came up with a couple mangrove snapper. After numerous stops, I said "hey bud, lets go find some trout". The trout action was pretty good and really got hot, when the tide started running out. Bourbon colored Lil' Johns were the bait of the day rigged on a 1/8th oz jig head. Ten keepers made their way on board and we called it a day. I thank you for the great time and always look forward to our fishing trips... Capt. Dan
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I hate to cancel charters and even though I knew today's conditions weren't going to be all that great; my guys were ready to give it a try. I had Chris, Steve and Matt on board for a 1/2 day Crystal River charter and we did fine considering the conditions. I picked the gang up from Chris's house on the Crystal River and we made our way to the flats. Offshore was not going to be an option, so we played it safe and worked some of the bars. Gusting winds to 20mph out of the East made for tough fishing, but the guys caught some nice keeper trout on DOA motor oil jerk baits to show for their favorites. We called it a day a little after noon and I thank you all for the fun time. Here's Chris with today's catch... Capt. Dan
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Wow, was it ever rough out there today. A howling East wind and we definitely had to have our sea legs. Lee and Clell were on board with me for the day and we left from Pete's Pier Marina ready to tackle some trout. I made the run south to the offshore grass patches that have been holding the trout, and we found them. We had nine good keeper trout before the conditions deteriorated so much and chased us inshore. We made a quick drift in 4ft of water just outside Mangrove Pt. and picked up our other keepers to top off out limit. Motor oil DOA jerk baits and bourbon Lil' Johns were today's flavors of the day. We had a couple other species to add to the catch and we called it a day. I thank you guys for the fun time and congratulations on a great catch in "less than favorable" conditions... Capt. Dan
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