Thursday, November 13, 2014

Last Chance Fishing

Monday through Wednesday, Nov 10-12, were our last fishing days. We knew that a cold front was on the way, so we made the most of our last chances.
Monday:
Very calm waters, looking back at the beach and pass

Clear view of stingrays in the water
Schools of stingrays passing under the boat


View of Wind Drift from the gulf


Wind Drift from the beach, wider view

Big sheepshead was the only significant catch
Tuesday: Our best fishing day. We got out to the jetty early and experienced what we have heard about -- catching lots of slot-sized redfish. We caught 14 total and only one was undersized. The largest were just an inch over. We kept 4. We fished until we ran out of bait, until 2 pm. Later we went back to our spot under the bridge at the pass, where at 6 pm Bill caught a 25 pound redfish.
First two in the live well

Everyone was catching fish



To be filleted for the freezer

 
Wednesday: We didn't know if the weather would hold all day. Morning at the jetty was not so successful, but we brought in 2 mangrove (gray snapper) and a pompano. Together these will make a great meal or two. Luckily we were able to get back out late in the afternoon and a redfish cooperated. We pulled the boat out for the last time at sunset.


Watching dolphins while waiting for a hit.





The pinfish trap has been very successful







View of our dock

Last redfish under the bridge

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