7-30-2011 SLI ... CLEAN FEET... ANOTHER GREAT DAY ON THE WATER

LET'S GO · July 2011

Team Let's Go, after thoroughly washing our feet and getting a pedicure out of respect to Dan (Reel C's) left the dock at 0700am with Bo (Let's Go), Tom (MT Pockets), Chad (aka SAILMAN Plane Fish n) and Eric (Plane Fish n) in search of the elusive... well ... any fish that wasn't a bonito.

We arrived at the north end of the park buoy to the ARMADA of boats in search of some good baits.

We did get some greenies, a few small cigar minnows and a bunch of small blue runners.

We moved up towards Bullshark and we hit the mother lode at this point. After loading up with bait, we headed east in search of the elusive "nervous water", weedline or color change.

We put in 1 flatline, 2 outriggers, a downrigger and a daisy chain and decided to troll until we came across something to throw the livey's at. In 210', the downrigger goes off and as soon as it bent the rod, the line went slack. We reeled in the line with NOTHING attached. The number 7 wire leader, red and black islander lure and bait.. GONE!!!!!!

We decided to search for more weed and we came upon this pallet floating. It produced...NADA!

Off we went again in search of something. When we got to about 290', we came across this Contender (nice boat guys) fighting a nice sail that gave an aerial show. After trolling the area for about 10 minutes, we put in some livey's and WHAM... Eric's rod starts to scream. The rod was handed over to Chad while we put some more baits in the water and after 10 minutes of tug and war (but no shaking head.. ), the 30lb line breaks.

We pulled the lines in and made a run and gun in to about 160' searching for the sailfish bite thanks to Pete on MY OTHER HONEY.

Eric's line starts to scream again and the rod is handed to chad as we again try to bait up some more rods..

Now, we have to mention that the baitwell on the Everglades is awesome but the net that is being used is a piece of crap. We aren't sure but we think it has a hole in the middle of it because everytime it is dipped in and we try to scoop one of 30 baits, we come up empty.

Meanwhile...

After 8 minutes... here it comes.. that elusive.. the fantastic.. the unbelievable... BONITO!!!! You gotta be kidding!

Well, we decided to call it a day... and ... oh yeah... we put the bait net in it's appropriate place.

Seriously, a fun day on the water.... and great times with great friends.

M T Pockets · July 2011

What a great day!! So fishing is not always catching, but it was soooo much fun!!!
I still hurt from laughing and I bought Bo 2 new nets, and what happened to the pics of everyone's balding heads?:full

Shoeless · July 2011

At least you guys got out there this weekend. I had some things to take care of that got in way of my offshore plans. I did hit the bottom of the Roosevelt Bridge for a couple hours yesterday and today, but all I caught was a beautiful sunrise. Looks like u guys had a great time out there.

FLDXT · July 2011

Great day guys! Appreciate the report!

Lori Jo Fishing · July 2011

Looks like a great day on the water.

FishNfool · July 2011

I don't know, but I think Eric had a problem catching the elusive bait in the livewell. Atleast you guys got to bend some rods.

FS Dan · July 2011

FishNfool wrote: »

I don't know, but I think Eric had a problem catching the elusive bait in the livewell.

Don't pick on Eric! :nono Everyone knows he's a Master Baiter:rotflmao

At least you guys got to stretch a line.
That big one doesnt show up for every trip, but there is always next time.

CMD

Plane Fish n · July 2011

Tom,

It was a blast fishing with you and the gang today.

I got Bo another net as well.. :thumbsup

Sean,

We looked for you today but now know why we didn't see you. Hopefully we will see you soon buddy.

FLDXT,

Our pleasure. Give us a shout when you are out there.

Lori Jo Fishing,

It was spectacular today even though we didn't do much catching. Good times with good friends. :fishing

Mike,

You aren't kidding. I was buried shoulder deep in that baitwell trying to nab the little guys. I had fish scales all over my face and hair. :banghead

Dan,

Now, that's funny. We will hope for that "next time." I'll call you tomorrow .. it has been awhile. :beer

Ocean Motion · July 2011

Catmandew wrote: »

Don't pick on Eric! :nono Everyone knows he's a Master Baiter:rotflmao

At least you guys got to stretch a line.
That big one doesnt show up for every trip, but there is always next time.

CMD

If Eric is the Master Baiter....then Jim S. AKA Junior Baiter must be his little brother :Spittingcoffee

PaulBoat · July 2011

It's all about having a good time with family and friends - and it looks like you guys did just that.

Stu · August 2011

Man you guys have some fun! Thanks for sharing.

Plane Fish n · August 2011

Hank,

You crack me up :rotflmao .. Did you guys get out there at all this weekend?

Paul,

You know exactly how to do it. I've been following your posts and they are awesome!

Stu,

We do have fun all the time. If we catch.. it's a bonus. What a great group of guys. Tight lines.

LET'S GO · August 2011

Hey gang thanks for a fun day even with slooooow catching. Eric sure has a flair for a report I did not know how much fun we had until I read the report. I am watting for the nets and next trip!!! Thanks to the forum for GOOD FREINDS!

Reel Cs · August 2011

No fish? Let me guess, Bo said "the prayer"? At least you didn't track dirt all over the place! See you soon.

Venturesome · August 2011

love this thread. just plane fun !

e-money · August 2011

Thanks for report & nice you got out on the water!

LET'S GO · August 2011

Yo Dan rember that PRAYER got us several nice Dolphin. Some times it works some times it don't. Anxious for tomorrow hoping for weed line and NERVOUS WARTER.