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11.4.21 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; HUBBARDS MARINA
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 11-04-2021
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 When Frank informed me, they extended the RED SNAPPER season I got in touch with my favorite offshore Captain, CARLOS BASTOS, to see what his schedule was. He told me it was only available for Captains with federal licenses and he had not yet received his papers. I waited as long as I could but on Sunday, I decided to go to plan B so I booked a 10-hour trip with HUBBARDS MARINA. They run a 10-hour trip that runs from 60 to 100 feet. I figured this might get me in the zone now that the water is cooling. I fished Thursday. We left the Johns Pass at 7 AM and ran SW to 80 feet. The wind was blowing 15 out of the east. The waves were running 3 to 4 offshore. It was rough! We made about 6 drops. It was really difficult to keep the bait on the bottom because the rise and fall of the boat as it swung on the anchor, especially when the boat was in the trough. I think my bait was on the bottom only half the time and really affected the catch. I caught STRAWBERRY GROUPER, RED GROUPER, and SCAMP GROUPER; they were all too small to keep. I caught a few PORGYS, LANE SNAPPER and 1 MANGO which I kept. A few nice HOG FISH were caught. Not too many GRUNTS. NO RED SNAPPER caught. NO legal GAGS were caught. LANE SNAPPER, MANGOS, YELLOW TAILS, RED GROUPER AND SCAMPS were plentiful.

11.4.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Dencil Powell
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 11-04-2021
Your Name; kevin royals
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 spent part of a gloomy day with Dencil and caught some Redfish,  2 small tarpon, 2 Jack Crevale.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. 18 1/2″ Ladyfish

11.3.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Craig Myers
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 11-03-2021
Your Name; Butch Kaelin
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 Craig, Denis S, and myself made our way to put in at Ft. DeSoto park around 8 AM just after low tide. Air temp was around 60 degrees with 9 mph winds. We found that there is a greatly reduced fishery after the red tide this summer in the south Pinellas county waters. Using live bait, cut bait, and plastic, we landed a few catfish, one bonnet head shark, one mangrove snapper and couple of lady fish, in addition to several smalls. We observed a couple of guides who were also having putting customers on fish. After trying many locations we called it a day around 3PM. We also noted a drastic reduction I sea grass all over the flats. Another beautiful day on the water.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Butch – 19″ Ladyfish

11.3.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Terry Reelitz
Where were you fishing? OTHER
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 11-03-2021
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 Had a couple hours to kill, grabbed a bag of frozen shrimp and headed down to Fred Howard.Outgoing tide was ripping through pretty good and water a very clear.Caught numerous small trout and redfish before enjoying some Gator Aid and heading to Miss Vicki’s for a cold oneOf note, I spotted a huge pack of Snook cruising in and out from under the bridge – many were +40″ mongos – they just flipped me a middle fin as they cruised by – other guys fishing were throwing finger mullet, pinfish and cut bait to no avail.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. Terry Reelitz 22.5″ Trout

11.1.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; phillip ackley
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 11-01-2021
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 Snowbirded it down last Saturday and decided to test the waters today in the kayak.  Caught four nice trout, a Jack, three catfish and a ladyfish.  Biggest trout was 17 3/4 and smallest was 15 1/2. Got on the water at 8 A.M. and came in just before three, fun day.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Trout, 17 3/4 inches.

10.26.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Frank Dunne
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 10-26-2021
Your Name; Eric Anderson
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Seatrout-spotted 16 inch
Spanish Mackerel 16 inch

10.27.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; BOB COHEN
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 10-27-2021
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 We decided to get a trip in before the lousy weather forecasted for Thursday and Friday. We left ANCLOTE HARBOR at 10 AM. Tide was falling. When we got to the gulf, we headed North and stopped briefly at ICW GREEN 7 and tried a drift but nothing there. We continued North to ICW GREEN 5 and went east from there until we were in 5 ft and started our drift. The wind was very light but the current drifted us North East. We fished with PADDLE TAIL’s. Surprisingly we had a number of bite offs of the plastics all the way up to the hook by BLOW FISH. We picked up a number of small trout 15’s & 16’s. I moved back to the GREEN 5 and tried a drift in deeper water but all we picked up was 1 small JACK on a shrimp under a cork. I had 1 clean bite off of my line which was probably a MACK.  For our last drift I moved back to 5 ft where we had our best luck and picked up more trout. We called it quits at 230 and headed in. Nice day of fishing.

10.22.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Terry Reelitz
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 10-22-2021
Your Name; John Grieder
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 Left dock 10:00am Friday and headed north to ICW GREEN5. Moved around and drifted from  3 to12 feet of water using live shrimp, crankbaits and paddle tails. Caught the usual menagerie of the small peskies and ultimately found the trout.  Also had some nice Spanish mackerels. Outgoing tide, light winds. Largest trout caught on white paddle tail with a slow retrieve. Best bait of the day was the PADDLE TAIL.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. 18 1/2 inch trout – Terry Reelitz

17 1/4 inch trout – John Grieder

16 inch trout – Bob Cohen

10.23.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Todd Minear
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
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 It was a perfect Florida fall day on the water. Went out on start of incoming tide. Went to Anclote and fished with live shrimp & popping corks. My husband hit two grand slams with snook, redfish and trout!! We had a total of 7 redfish, 2 snook, 2 trout, 3 sharks and about 20 mangrove snappers! Todd had the biggest redfish of the day! Thanks to Captain Todd for a great day and putting us on so many fish! Another day of memories!!
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Todd Minear- Redfish 20-1/2”
Shelli Sauban – Redfish 19”

10.22.21 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; Jim Thurkill
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 10-22-2021
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 Jim was kind enough to invite Rick U, Mark C, and myself on an offshore trip Friday targeting gags and hogs.  Picked up the pinfish from the traps and headed out 20 plus miles to our first stop and were fishing by 0845.  Fishing was steady all day but with many smaller gags and many beautiful red grouper (out of season).  2 legal hogs were taken along with catching several small hogs on Rick U’s huge shrimp (prawns).  Cut bait and live pins caught the grouper.  Jim caught the only keeper gag and I caught a keeper sized red grouper that went back – he was a fatty that I had to pull from the rocks.  A goliath grouper was on the last spot and we all got broken off by it, by sharks and by rocky bottom.  4 nice mangrove snapper were also caught one was a fat 21 inches, and one 17 in, with 2 around 15 or 16 inches.  Flat ride home and beautiful weather all day.  On the pics you will see a rag on my  head because I lost my hat!!  Thanks Jim for a fun and safe day offshore.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Jim Thurkill – 27 in gag
Mike Brumley – 26.5 red grouper