Anderson Heagy caught this flashy redfish with Capt. Jason RuckerBefore sitting down to my computer to write this fishing report I called all the Flats & Bayfishing guides I know for them to put in their 2 cents worth. Keeping in mind that we get winter-like weather in Northwest Florida, 39 degrees overnight is durn cold by the way, it's been pretty typical for this time of year with plenty of warm sunny days to balance out the chilly ones.
Capt. Chris Robinson says that hes seen a few reds recently but the up & down temperatures have them off pattern. He has had an excellent trout bite using jigs on a rising tide, catching 14" to 17" fish. Atlanta must have finally gotten some rain (Yes? Details?) because we have had a push of fresh water recently - good for the oysters but it's got the stripers & hybrids a bit mixed up and spread out making them harder to locate. For the most part, Chris has been working on publishing his 2007 Tarpon photos in book form. Should be hot off the press in the next couple weeks. He described it to me as "Pictorial Tarpon Mania with Gill Shaking Action". This limited production book is now available - I have copies in my office. Capt. Jr. Holland reminded me that Speckled Trout season is closed during the month of February but We Catch Fish (better come catch em now while you can keep em!) so you will just have to practice catch & release with us then. Right now mid January we hear there's lots of trout on Cat Point. Also in February we look forward to the Spanish Mackerel moving back in - they're a riot to catch! Note - Bayfishing trip prices have increased slightly over last years end of year price.
And Capt. David Heinke just said "It's Cold!" but maybe that's because he would rather be inside his warm house tying flies instead of outside doing yard work.
Keys Update - The following days are still available with Tommy or Chris in the Lower Keys: February 22-25, March 15-17, 23 & 24, April 11-14 & 18-21. Jason has Late February and early March dates open as well. And if you have reserved dates but haven't gotten around to sending your deposit in, here's your reminder!
Groundhog Day!
Capt. Chris Robinson says that hes seen a few reds recently but the up & down temperatures have them off pattern. He has had an excellent trout bite using jigs on a rising tide, catching 14" to 17" fish. Atlanta must have finally gotten some rain (Yes? Details?) because we have had a push of fresh water recently - good for the oysters but it's got the stripers & hybrids a bit mixed up and spread out making them harder to locate. For the most part, Chris has been working on publishing his 2007 Tarpon photos in book form. Should be hot off the press in the next couple weeks. He described it to me as "Pictorial Tarpon Mania with Gill Shaking Action". This limited production book is now available - I have copies in my office. Capt. Jr. Holland reminded me that Speckled Trout season is closed during the month of February but We Catch Fish (better come catch em now while you can keep em!) so you will just have to practice catch & release with us then. Right now mid January we hear there's lots of trout on Cat Point. Also in February we look forward to the Spanish Mackerel moving back in - they're a riot to catch! Note - Bayfishing trip prices have increased slightly over last years end of year price.
And Capt. David Heinke just said "It's Cold!" but maybe that's because he would rather be inside his warm house tying flies instead of outside doing yard work.
Keys Update - The following days are still available with Tommy or Chris in the Lower Keys: February 22-25, March 15-17, 23 & 24, April 11-14 & 18-21. Jason has Late February and early March dates open as well. And if you have reserved dates but haven't gotten around to sending your deposit in, here's your reminder!
Groundhog Day!
Come spend it on the Forgotten Coast touring over 100 homes during our area-wide (Franklin & Gulf County) Open House. Saturday February 2nd, 10-4. Click the following link for more details & the list of homes. http://www.blogger.com/The rules have changed for Bulk emailing and I am no longer able to send out my fishing reports to everyone at the drop of a hat - that may be a good thing. I will be posting my fishing reports to the website regularly and sending individual emails a usual, however the result of this new format will determine whether I can continue to send out my newsletter in a timely fashion. Let me know what you think & Thanks for being a loyal reader!
Kathy Robinson
Kathy Robinson
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Apalachicola, Florida 32320
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