7/23 SLI Offshore Fishing Report
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I cleared SLI around 5:15 solo this morning in hopes of finding quick bait, so I headed NE to my first spot. I started to mark baits, but only picked up thorn bellies. I checked one other spot, but nobody was home, so I headed to BS. A few boats started to show up, but all I could find was a few blue runners and small bait. I decided to head to Shrimpers and picked up baits with Vindog. I scooped up a couple dozen cigar minnows and greenies after some work and decide to head out.
The conditions were pretty sloppy and definitely not what NOAA and Buoyweather forecasted. Along with that the theme of the day was weeds EVERYWHERE!!! Tom (MTPockets) gave me a call and let me know they were clearing the inlet and gave me a report on weeds from yesterday. I let them know where I found bait and I headed out for my first drift.
The weeds started in 55-60 ft so I decided one quick drift wouldn't hurt. I set two lines out and before I could get the third BAM sailfish on!!!! I cleared the one line, while keeping pressure on the sail, and a short 20 min fight later he was boated and released.
I gave Tom a quick call and left a message letting him know where I scored the sail. I reset for another drift with no results and decided to push out to 100. A call came over the radio from Mel letting me know she landed a sail in the same depth as I did. *I'm glad I could help out!!!! Congrats!!!
I decided to pick up and move towards the AJ spot in hopes of a snapper bite. On the way, I spotted huge patches of weeds and put out a couple lines. I picked up one small dolphin, which cooked up great on the grill tonight, but unfortunately he was alone. I couldn't dial in on the snapper, so I called it a day.
The conditions were pretty sloppy and definitely not what NOAA and Buoyweather forecasted. Along with that the theme of the day was weeds EVERYWHERE!!! Tom (MTPockets) gave me a call and let me know they were clearing the inlet and gave me a report on weeds from yesterday. I let them know where I found bait and I headed out for my first drift.
The weeds started in 55-60 ft so I decided one quick drift wouldn't hurt. I set two lines out and before I could get the third BAM sailfish on!!!! I cleared the one line, while keeping pressure on the sail, and a short 20 min fight later he was boated and released.
I gave Tom a quick call and left a message letting him know where I scored the sail. I reset for another drift with no results and decided to push out to 100. A call came over the radio from Mel letting me know she landed a sail in the same depth as I did. *I'm glad I could help out!!!! Congrats!!!
I decided to pick up and move towards the AJ spot in hopes of a snapper bite. On the way, I spotted huge patches of weeds and put out a couple lines. I picked up one small dolphin, which cooked up great on the grill tonight, but unfortunately he was alone. I couldn't dial in on the snapper, so I called it a day.
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EdgeWater 185CC / ETEC 150
I'll call you later in the weeek buddy.
Take care:USA
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I will definitly take you up on a trip some time.
Glad I could help you guys out, teamwork always pays off!!!
Great job on the sail and phin buddy!
4 of us are supposed to head to the keys tonight for a couple of day fishing but I looked this morning and instead of 2-4, it is now calling for 3-5 with winds 10-15 knots. Not sounding really great but we will see.
We might have to switch gears and stay on the reef and go for snapper, grouper, etc.
I'll talk with the crew.
Cheers buddy
Eric
PLANE FISH N
BONES AND BOOMER. :dog :dog LET'S MAKE EVERY TRIP COUNT
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I've made a few trips out on Friday's, but I seem to save all my vacation time to head to Wisconsin for either Sturgeon spearing or the holidays. It is nice to have family up in such a beautiful state for hunting, ice fishing, or whatever other outdoor adventure they come up with. Plus my aunt and uncle run the family butcher business and I have to stock up on all my treats!!!
Plane Fish N
Be careful out there, I'm looking forward to your reports.
Let's Go
I learned everything I know from Jeff (AF) and this forum. I hope he gets well soon. I know back injuries first hand from my time in Iraq and they are not easy to deal with.
Let me know when you want to hook up. I'm always willing to share my knowledge and hope to learn more every time I go out.
Vindawg
Good seeing you out there bud, how did you guys make out?
Thanks everyone, tight lines, and see you out there next weekend.