12.3.21 OFFSHORE

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain; BOB COHEN Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No The date you went fishing; 12-03-2021 Your Name; BOB COHEN 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 With lite winds forecasted Sharon and I decided to do our version of OFFSHORE fishing and get in on the shallow water GROUPER bite.  We left ANCLOTE HARBOR at 1030 and ran out to 25 feet for our first drop. Looked great on the GARMIN but no hits. We were using shrimp & squid. We trolled a XRAP  to a 2nd spot in the same depth but no strikes. We went back to bait but again nothing. We ran to a 3rd spot in 30 feet. We started catching small SAND PERCH and GRUNTS. The fish of the day came when I was reeling in what was probably another SAND PERCH. As I was reeling it in, I noticed a large dark fish below the boat at about 15 feet so I stopped my retrieve and let the PERCH hang there until I felt a strike. I soon reeled in a COBIA. It was a short at 29 inches and was released after a picture. No GAGS but a nice day on the water.

12.4.21 INSHORE

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain;	Mike Spanhel
Where were you fishing?	INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report;	Yes
The date you went fishing;	12-04-2021
Your Name;	Mike Spanhel
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 this morning for about an hour. Wanted to see if S Mackerel are there. Plenty north of Marker four around the crab pot floats. Took 3 rods and were cut off 3 times in a short time. Lazy today and did not want to retie so went home.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box.	18″ Spanish Macrerel

12.3.21 OFFSHORE

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain; Mike Spanhel Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes The date you went fishing; 12-03-2021 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 Met up with Mike S, Che J and Frank D at Mike’s boat in gulf harbors.  Headed out at just after 8 A,M, with some heavy fog, by the time we got half way to Anclote Key it cleared up and seas were calm.  Ran out to about 36 feet of water and didn’t catch much, kept moving around and finally hooked this nice grouper.  Caught lots of grunts and Chet stole the day catching a total of four mother in laws.  couple small grouper and a short tussle with what must have been a shark, broke the leader.  Called it a day and back at the dock before three. Fun day with great company. If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. PHIL ACKLEY – Gag Grouper 25 inches

 

11.21.21 INSHORE

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain; Jeff Goldstein Where were you fishing? INSHORE Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No The date you went fishing; 11-21-2021 Your Name; Bill Herr 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 Gaye and I Met up with Jeff and Maggie at the Freedom Boat Club pier on the Anclote and headed down river to try our luck on the mangroves. It was a very windy day so we stayed in the river and concentrated on the island shorelines. It was a very slow day and the only sizeable fish caught was this 24.5″ red. Great day on the water with our newest member. Thanks Jeff and Maggie.

12.2.21 OFFSHORE

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain;	Kevin Royals
Where were you fishing?	OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report;	Yes
The date you went fishing;	12-02-2021
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	Kevin R, invited Mike B, Mike K and Mark C, for a day of Gag fishing. Weather conditions were great when we left from Gulf Harbors. We picked up 4 traps full of lively Pinfish and Grunts and headed out to our first spot in 30 feet of water. Using mainly live bait and Threadfin Herring, we tried several spots. The bite was slow and the few fish caught were small. We then headed out to 40 feet and we started to catch some nice keepers. We kept moving around at this depth picking up a few fish at each spot. By 3 we had caught our limit of Gags. Live bait seemed to be the bait of choice. At this time we headed home with a full cooler. Another great day fishing with good friends.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box.	Mike Kaplan Gag Grouper 28 7/8 in Mark Cummiskey Gag Grouper 28 3/4 in

12.1.21 OFFSHORE

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain; Dave Taylor Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No The date you went fishing; 12-01-2021 Your Name; Bill Herr 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 Meet up with Capt. Dave Taylor, Dennis S. and Paul P. at the Hudson dock and headed out about 7AM. Traveled to a spot at about 40 ft. The bite was slow with a few grunts, puffers and lizard fish till Capt Dave landed an undersize Gag, the only grouper we saw this day. A little while later, Dave was surprised by a huge yank on his rod in the holder and soon had the 36 in King bleeding out on the free board. It was a pretty windy day and not much more action so we called it a day early.

11.28.21 OFFSHORE

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain;	Bob Sherley
Where were you fishing?	OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report;	Yes
The date you went fishing;	11-28-2021
Your Name;	Bob Sherley
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	I had not run my boat since August.  Went out by myself to 37′ – caught several grouper between 23 – 24″, and one nice keeper.  Water was calm.  Glad the boat ran good and I had a safe trip.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box.	Gag grouper – 29 1/2″

11.26.21 OFFSHORE

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain;	Mike Daddio
Where were you fishing?	OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report;	Yes
The date you went fishing;	11-26-2021
Your Name;	Robbie Robinson
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	Captain Mike, Troy Mahlmesister and Robbie Robinson went out on a cool crisp morning on 11.26.21.  Went out to about 50ft water.  After scoping several spots we came across the Groupers.  Caught 5 in total but only 3 keepers and caught several famous grunts!!
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box.	Gag Grouper..25.50″ caught by Robbie Robinson for tournament

11.27.21 INSHORE

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain;	Bob Sauban
Where were you fishing?	INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report;	Yes
The date you went fishing;	11-27-2021
Your Name;	Shelli Sauban
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 on incoming tide, fished all over Anclote Island caught a few trout. Went to flats and got a school of ladyfish. Drifted and fished with live shrimp. Winter has arrived.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box.	Shelli Sauban – 22-1/2” ladyfish

11.26.21 OFFSHORE

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Bob Cohen

Name of Captain; Capt. Mike Spanhel Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes The date you went fishing; 11-26-2021 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 Captain Mike Spanhel invited Dave Taylor, Frank Bellizio, and yours truly for a day of huntin’ and hookin’ for whatever would cooperate. A bit cool in the morning but winds and the sea were comfortable as we headed out at 8:00 AM with and outgoing tide and low tide scheduled around Noon. Loaded up with 10 dozen live shrimp, frozen shrimp, Sardines and Squid – a short run and first stop was in about 35’ of water – water temps about 63 degrees. Hopes were high for some Hogfish, but some pesky 3 and 4 taco Grunts got in the way along with some above average Sheeps – biggest was close to 18”. Captain Mike kept moving around the ledge –  then the big girls decided to come out and play. Over the next couple hours Grouper action got pretty wild. We would stop at a new spot, stir up the Grunts and Puffer fish (at least one of the guys was tickled pink!) – then put out the Squid and Sardines. Big chunks of Squid and cut Sardines were the ticket. All told we put 6 keepers in the box and released +20 just shorts. Dave Taylor had honors with the biggest Grouper by a ¼”. Dave used a rather unique system to win Big Fish bragging rights. It started when he hooked up and got rocked by a big bruiser – he let it sit in the rocks for a good 30-40 minutes – eating and growing during all that time down there. When he was sure he got an extra ¼” he brought in the bruiser – what a fight and a beaut of a fish! It was an awesome fight! Started to get overcast about 1:00 and wind picked up a little – so all decided it was a good time to head in as we had a lot of fish to clean. Of interest, 3 of the Gags had broken off rigs deep in the gut but were still eating and one Gag had half dozen cut Sardine heads in the stomach – I swear I recognized a couple of ‘em as mine – go figure. Ride was smooth all the way back and a ‘good time was had by all’ – Thank you Captain Mike for a great time!!!!!! If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Dave Taylor 30.25″ Grouper Terry Reelitz 30″ Grouper Frank Bellizio 26.75″ Grouper Mike Spanhel 23″ Grouper