Nice catch and post.
To say that 2020 has gone out with a BANG for me would be grossly understated!
Years ago the Skipper with his Gilligan crew set out for their infamous 3 hour tour
so this week to end this unprecedented year, I set out for a 3 DAY TOUR. Beginning with the launch @noon Monday and ending with the crimson sunset last night Last week I mentioned that the DOA shrimp Glow color was a great producer for me so I decided to create my own version(Doug'sOwnAdaptation) It performed very well but did a SLOW, unweighted drop compared to the original that is mid-body weighted. I now have a weighted version, too!
Putting this escapade into proper perspective, I have recently reached the 7th inning of Life and to do my mostly non-stop artificial casting is relevant. Being the only one responsible for all aspects of each 5 - 10 hour trip should indicate how arduous a 1 day's trip can be...now 3 DAYS in a row!! Guess it shows my obsession no doubt. Water temp started @ramp @ 59 degrees and would increase by 3 - 4 degrees throughout the day. The bite would increase accordingly throughout the day as well. Quick note on my BayBcakes had me reinventing the wheel with making unseasoned(au natural) LF cakes into scallop shapes because I think they have a similar bite characteristic = Nice brain trick! Monday's results were cozy good but Tues/Wed were "off the chain" Wed. I caught easily 15-20 reds with largest kept !9". Bluefish showed up, as well as 8 - 10 trout tail-section bite offs via shark!! Plenty ladyfish to scrape up into scallops as well rounded out the 3 day adventure. Incidentally, FWC's new trophy size 19"> is per VESSEL NOT per Angler per day!!
'til next time
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Nice catch and post.
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Forgot to mention that I had a surprise meet up on the water yesterday with Mr. C.A. Richardson(Flats Class tv show) in his Hell's Bay flats rig. Now resides in N. Crystal River, FL.
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Nice take Doug. Looks like you were busy. Yummy looking dinner too.
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Great report. Great pictures. Great time. Thanks for sharing with us.
Yummy. Great pics. Thanks for sharing.
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Sounds like a good week of line stretching.... awesome sunset pic as well....
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