Trusty 5wt in hand it was off to see what the low tide could deliver this morning. Wasn't on the water very long before I saw 2 reds milling about in the 6" water. Just as I got into range and was about to cast 3 sandhill cranes treated the three of us to a very low fly over. I was amused. The reds apparently were not as they bolted to parts unknown.
It was a bit later when I saw another red, back fully out of the water, and was able to get this little fella to eat.
I had two more good shots at redfish. One came unbuttoned and the other just spooked out.
Wind had picked up a bit and it was time to go and not 100 feet from the launch I see a snook cruising the shoreline. I wasn't set up for snook as I only had 12 lb flourocarbon leader on but who can pass up the shot? A cast, a strip, and she ate.
I expected the leader to part any second but even after a couple jumps the fish stayed hooked. Even wrapped me around a stick for a short time.
As luck would have it the fly was hooked just right I guess so the leader wasn't constantly being worked by her teeth. After a few minutes of touch and go I got her willing to take a picture. Didn't measure but close to 30 I would guess.
Sometimes you're just lucky
Sometimes you're just lucky
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Re: Sometimes you're just lucky
34 inches. Easy.
Good stuff Dave
Good stuff Dave
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Re: Sometimes you're just lucky
Thanks but probably more like 28. Close to 30 just reads better.
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Nice morning. Mine was snook flounder and a quick swim. Will write about it later.
Being out on the water in the kayak is the prize. Catching fish is the bonus.
Steve
Steve
Re: Sometimes you're just lucky
Very nice, your killing me!
My best shot today was at a nice tailer about 40ft out and my false cast spooked two at 20ft that were not tailing, blowing them all out.
Great job Dave.
My best shot today was at a nice tailer about 40ft out and my false cast spooked two at 20ft that were not tailing, blowing them all out.
Great job Dave.
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Re: Sometimes you're just lucky
Snook have teeth?
You know what La Quinta means in English? Behind Dennys. MarkM
Re: Sometimes you're just lucky
I know you don't catch many but next time one of your buddies catches one rub your finger cross the inside of its lips. Yes, snook have teeth.
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