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2.25.21 Offshore

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Name of Captain; Freddie
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 02-25-2021
Your Name; Joseph Stand
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below We had a perfect day to take a ride 50 miles south west , the catching was unbelievable we couldn’t put a line down without hooking up problem was they were all red snapper fishing in 113 ft of water so we moved in to about 100 ft water and got away from the red snapper we started catching red grouper but a lot of undersize fish we finally ended up with 5 keepers and some lane snappers we must of caught 60 fish between red snapper and undersize red grouper calm seas and a lot of fun
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. 27 3/4 red grouper                               22 1/2 red snapper

2.25.21 Offshore

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Name of Captain; Mike Kaplan
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 02-25-2021
Your Name; Mike  Kaplan
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Taking advantage of another great day, Mike B, Bob S, friend Joe and myself headed out of Nick’s Park for a day of Red Grouper fishing. Using Threadfins, squid and Pinfish we fished 5 spots from 85 feet to 102 feet. Best action was in 102 feet. The grouper were eager to bite and were generally larger than usual. We caught 12 keepers Red Grouper up to 29 inches releasing all fish over the limit. They were still biting well when we left for home at 2. The water was super calm all day making for a really enjoyable trip.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Mike Kaplan.    Red Grpr 29 in
Mike Kaplan.    ARS 22 1/2 in
Mike Brumley.  Red Grpr 26 1/2 in
Mike Brumley.  Lane Snapper 16 in
Bob Sherley.    Red Grpr 24 1/4 in

2.21.21 Inshore

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The date you went fishing; 02-21-2021
Your Name; Phillip Ackley
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Jim M, Bill H, and I went kayak fishing on this windy day.  Didn’t really expect much but the day turned out really good.  Caught at least 40 Large black drums 19 to 23 inches,  Jim pulled in several of them and this 29 inch red, very pretty fish.  I managed a 26 inch red and three at 17 inches.  Came in at about 2:30, a fun day.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box:
JimM, red, 29 inches
Phil A, red, 26 inches.

2.17 Inshore

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Name of Captain; Troy
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 02-17-2021
Your Name; Terry Freeman
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Went inshore with some friends that were down for vacation.  We were in Tampa Bay dock fishing.  The weather was warm but very windy.  We caught 10 species of fish.  Even caught some gag groupers under a dock (8″-15″)
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Ladyfish – 17″
Sheep head – 161/4″
Red – 22″

2.14.21 Inshore

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Your Name; Jerry Hanes

Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box.

State the length and species in the box below spotted sea trout this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box.22 and 1/2 inch

2.12.21 Offshore

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Name of Captain; Jack Hexter
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 02-12-2021
Your Name; Frank Dunne
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below The morning started with a journey to 65 feet. The Gulf was calm as a lake with little wind and partly sunny skies.

It was a decent day of fishing.  After getting shut out at our first stop, we traveled about a mile and the bite was on.

Stu Anderson, Mike Spanhel, Jack and I caught a mixed bag of fish.  13 Hogs with 2 keepers, 6 Porgies, dozens of Grunts, keeping only the largest, a small flounder and a decent fighting Amberjack.

We traveled back into 30 feet in search of Sheepshead with some success. 8 sheepshead were landed with 3 in the cooler.  To our surprise, we were also hooking Gag Grouper.  Fighting six of these with light tackle was fun.

A good time was had by all.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Frank Dunne:  23.5″ Gag Grouper
Jack Hexter:    23.5″ Gag Grouper
Mike Spanhel:  14.5″ Hog Fish

2.10 Inshore

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Name of Captain; Mike Spanhel
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 02-10-2021
Your Name; Terry Reelitz
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Capt Mike Spanhel invited Frank Bellizio, Butch Kaelin, and Terry Reelitz on a little Hogfish hunting trip.
Winds were light, the current was running strong and the fog was light for a change.
Headed out to 30′ of water and circled back to 20′ at the end of the day.
Hogfish bite was slow, all in we bagged about a dozen, with 5 being keepers. Butch had the hot hand for the day snatching 3 for keepers. Frank B. took honors with the biggest Hog at +16″‘s – it was a bruiser.
The grunts were very active and at times a nuisance, a very fun pain in the butt but I think they got in the way of the Hogs at times.
Frank was in heaven with his favorites, the Puffers were BIG and plentiful.
Thanks to Captain Mike, the ride back home was pleasant as was the whole day
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Butch Kaelin 11″ Gag Grouper

Terry Reelitz 11 Mangrove Snapper

2.10.21 Inshore

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Name of Captain; Jim Thirkill
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 02-10-2021
Your Name; Jim Thirkill
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Went out for hogfish in 40-60′ water NW of Gulf Harbors with Mike Brumley and Team U.  It was a very calm, foggy day, with water temp 66.

The hog bite was only fair, we caught about 15, with 4 keepers.   The gag bite seems to have dropped off since Dec-Jan, with fewer fish and a bit smaller, but we did catch 15-20 with the largest being just over 26″.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Mike Brumley – 19″ gag
Jim Thirkill – 24.25″ ga

2.11.21 Offshore

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Name of Captain; Mike Kaplan
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 02-11-2021
Your Name; Mike Brumley
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Mike Kaplan and crew (Jim T, Mike B and Joe) headed out around 0600 from Nick’s Park.  We picked up the pin traps and headed through some fog to 105 ft of water SW of the Cottee.  Utilizing Mike Kaplan’s Rhodan and the spot lock GPS feature to stop on various red grouper and snapper spots was super easy.  I caught first 19 in red grouper on a jig and soft plastic on first drop.  Jim Thurkill did the same with a jig and we thought it was gonna be limit out in 2 hour kinda day.  Both slight undersized.  Junk fish followed so stopped the jig and got down to bait fishing.  Cut threadfin was the bait of the day.  Fish bit on cut grunt and squid also, but think all keepers caught on cut frozen threadfin.  Live bait to grab some grouper and even a snapper.  Biggest snapper was a 14 inch mangrove snapper by Jim T.  Biggest grouper was Mike’s friend Joe who caught a 27 in monster red grouper.  I caught a medium sized 22.5 and a 20.5 red grouper.  All in all 4 keeper grouper, several lane and one mangrove snapper and a suprise catch of lesser amberjacks finished off the day.  Smooth ride out and back.  Thanks for another epic and safe trip Mike Kaplan.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Jim Thurkill – 14 in Mangrove Snapper, Mike Brumley 22.5 in Red Grouper

2.9.21 Inshore

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Name of Captain; Terry Reelitz
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
Date you went fishing; 02-09-2021
Your Name; Terry Reelitz
Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below Wild day – negative tide had to wait until mid-morning to launch from the marina…. then had to contend with fog which is still rolling out there.

Felt good to get out and on the water with my trusty 1st Mate Mary.

Started out north side of Anclote River and kept working way North. Live shrimp, Gulp and Fish-Bites loaded up on freelines, hanging below a cork and on jigs.
All the above worked with some success, water temps ran 64-65 degrees with a moderate current.
For the day, about 25 Mackerel with biggest 24″, a dozen Trout tops being 16″, a nice Blue Fish. We lost probably as many Macks and Trout at boat side that came un-buttoned.
Best spot for the day was Green 5 – we lost some bruisers there amongst the carb traps

Fun ride back in with calm seas and still plenty of fog – the Garmin came in handy
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Terry Reelitz 16 inch Trout