Johns Pass Slam 8-23

jewfish7

The weather looked ok for Thursday so I planned on throwing some artificials under the Johns pass bridge and then hit a near shore reef to look for some snaps.The water was really dirty so the bridge didnt look so promising but I tried anyhow.Second cast using a 5 inch swimbait a tarpon eats it and makes some decent runs then a couple jumps and then he throws the hook next to the boat.Sweet way to start my morning,next drop I hook something that wants to stay down on the bottom,I thought maybee a nice gag,nope a big black drum on artificial.
This picture is from a trip last week with my kids

Then a few casts later I get a redfish on the same swimbait,I didnt have a measuring stick on board so back he goes.After catching these three species on artificial I thought hey I just caught a Johns Pass Slam.
Next I went to the flats and castnetted up some pinners and greenbacks and headed for the Treasure Island reef,I anchored next to a large piece of structure and started fishing with snapper gear.Right away I get broke off with no hope.I switch to 40# tackle and get broke off 5 times in a row from the big fish on the big structure.Ive had enough abuse and call it a day.
[video=youtube_share;z_d0Xqoqp9U]http://youtu.be/z_d0Xqoqp9U[/video]

perlman1234

Great report man.. You seem to always know where they are at. Keep up the reports and if you ever need company or a spot to fill p.m. me.

juniorbasser

Great report ... Funny how sometimes we think the water is to dirty but ya still get them

skyway ande

Killer dood!

Dooze

You need to start your own swimbait company. :fishing I will buy the product. Thanks for the vid.

jewfish7

I need to start my own bed and breakfast,fishing show,fishing clothing line but have no capital.Any investors out there?

yelladevil17

Quit feeding the dolphins, dude! haha

Dooze

jewfish7 wrote: »

I need to start my own bed and breakfast,fishing show,fishing clothing line but have no capital.Any investors out there?

:Rockon

I like the way that Saragosa 5000 handles those busters. That reel paired with that Penn rod seems like a nice setup. What line/leader do you have on there?

jewfish7

30 pound invisabraid/40 pound florocarbon