07 March 2009

Terry, Roger and I left out of Navy Point at 0700. This was Roger's first time seeing the salt water and he was all grins from the moment we left the dock. He pointed excitedly at the pod of dolphin coming up for air near the boat with that look of wonder and amazement. I can't get enough of seeing that look on people's faces. The weather could not have been better; sun shining, 72 degrees, winds SE@5-10, nice.

Sheepheads were today's preferred target, and we found them! The first stop yielded a good mark of fish on the bottom machine but few bites. We landed an undersized Scamp and this juvenile Red Snapper.


Our second stop was LOADED with fish. The rapidly depleting number of shrimp in the well was a sure sign they were biting. The empty hooks coming back to the boat was a sure sign that Terry and Roger needed more practice! We still had plenty of baits in the tank when Roger found the touch and boated his first Sheepshead.


Hooks struck home in a dozen Sheepies. We collectively fed another 3 dozen without incident. Our remaining time we spent searching for a big fish, deep dropping in the pass. Roger hooked into a random invincible sea monster that took him into a rock and set up camp. As to what he had, I don't know, but my prime suspect is the 15+ lb Gag Grouper caught and released in the area recently.

The wind was picking up as we made our way back to the ramp, perfect timing.(By 1300 the SSE wind had grown to a steady 20mph) Thanks again for a great day guys. I hope to see you back next time you're in town.