Thanks for sharing your salty exploits with the rest of us. Man!! I'd love to have a plate of that fresh shrimp and crab right now!!
always present themselves when least expected...that to me is the alluring factor that keeps bringing me back! With yesterday's forecasted winds being a timid E @5mph, I easily switched gear/s to pursue the new seasonal arrival Mr. Snook. My go to private/pay ramp has been closed for repair(10 days now) by the new owner, so last week I chose Yankeetown's new, beautifully renovated(last year) with only 3 nice keeper trout to bring home. So yesterday's put in spot was my old stomping grounds, Homosassa, that I haven't used in 3 years. Nice, dejavu experience ensued. Aside from the aggravated no-see-ems(nth degree) that welcomed me @rampside, the day unfolded handsomely. Numbers of fat spotted trout(most <15" limit) were net-massaged/released after being fooled with the new Dedly Dudley shrimp-mauler artificial. No Snook were encountered, although a 5 fish limit(including 20" trophy) of trout were ice-bathed. Ladyfish were also cooperative so I chose to cut one up for Redfish on two poles(rod-holdered)while anchored and fan casting artificials. Lost one unseen behemoth(red/ray?) that broke leader amongst shell bottom but after re-rigging, snagged the "gemstone" of the day an in season Stone crab that got wrapped in leader while feasting on my ladyfish cut-bait! As the saying goes- "messin' with the Ladies can eventually land you in HOT water!" More reason to bring me back were the encounters with delicious but pesky pufferfish. Bitten-off plastic tails(including pricey VuDu shrimp) caused by toothy puffers(witnessed 3 come unbuttoned on trip to net). Bottom-fished shrimp bits will be their demise next week! Numerous dolphin and Manatees rounded out my pleasurable saltwater outing. Incidentally, worth noting for no-see-em antidote is Avon skin so soft as well as a fabric softener dryer sheet worn under your hat. I'll let you know on that...enjoy the pics- thanks for the read.
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Thanks for sharing your salty exploits with the rest of us. Man!! I'd love to have a plate of that fresh shrimp and crab right now!!
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nice day on the water, but it looks like a better evening at the table. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! Your making me hungry!
Thanks for the post, I enjoyed it.
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Nice
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What time is it? IT'S CRAPPIE TIME!up2specks thanked you for this post
You were busy, and the freezer is lookin better. Good job stayin after em.
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