12.3.21 INSHORE

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Name of Captain; Butch Kaelin
Where were you fishing? INSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; No
The date you went fishing; 12-03-2021
Your Name; Denis  Surette
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 Butch and I decided to fish the coty river to sims park today .just to try something different today. It was an incoming tide so we didn’t have to work to hard as we do a lot of drifting anyways. The tide was really low this morning so we could see a lot of spots that would hold fish when the tide was high. The water was real flat so maybe the fish would hit a top water lure ,which I like to throw. Butch used a jig so off we went up the river. We got hits but no catchers until the water started to move a little. The ladyfish were out in big schools as we went up the river almost everywhere we threw. I lost a  new lure on a really big one with out a wire leader so I paid the price . We made it to sims park than turned around an trolled our way back to the ramp. We decided to finish the day fishing a couple of spots that usually hold fish. Well they did and than it was back home.AS a team we had a slam : a nice trout,a nice redfish and my first snook so it was a nice day with my friend  looking to fish again when I get back in January.
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12.3.21 OFFSHORE

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Name of Captain; Jim  Thirkill
Where were you fishing? OFFSHORE
Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; Yes
The date you went fishing; 12-03-2021
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 for gags and hogs with Marc C. and Rick and Jean U, 20-30 miles NW and W of Gulf Harbors.  We caught a lot of fish including a beefy 8′ shark, but the keeper gags were few and far between.  The bite was off compared to recently, and from what we could see all the other boats were also doing more looking than catching.We ended up bringing home two gags, 5 hogs, and some big grunts.Highlight of the day was a large gag caught on, of all things, a pinfish on a flatline.
If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. Jim Thirkill – 31 7/8″ gag

12.3.21 OFFSHORE

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 inMark Cummiskey Gag Grouper 28 3/4 in

12.1.21 OFFSHORE

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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

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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

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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