Apalachicola Just Keeps Getting Better

For the record, Capt. Nathan Donahoe did in fact catch several Pompano on his predicted date of March 26th. Then we got one last cold snap that shut them down a bit until April 1st, when the switch got turned to the ON position. It just took me until yesterday to finally get a photo of one to share with you. This past week has been a bit tough with the windy weather we've been blessed with but most of the anglers here on Atlanta's spring break who booked inshore trips with us were able to get out and successfully wet a line. I heard tell that Black Drum are biting well, although many are undersized and the speckled trout are numerous & "Real Purty". Most bayfishing guides have anglers hooking up on a couple redfish a trip and my friend Carol tells me that she caught about a dozen yesterday on gold spoons, earning her husband Mark his guide fee.



Pompano caught on 4/1/08 w/Capt. Dave Armentrout
The next several weeks we are looking forward to the weather sorting itself out and with Spring Break being over for the most part, there will be less fishing boats on the water. Now is the time to get a trip in as more fish are presenting themselves daily as conditions improve & water temperatures continue to rise. It's just gonna keep getting better folks! Tommy & Chris head home the end of the month to jump right into the fray of fishing for Redfish followed closely by tarpon season. Have you made your reservations yet?

News & Events

Heads Up for Boaters - the Battery Park Marina Launch Ramp under the bridge in Apalachicola will be closed for repairs beginning Monday April 14th for the next 6 to 8 weeks. There are many other ramps in Franklin County to choose from while these repairs are being made. Just contact either the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce www.ApalachicolaBay.org ; the City of Apalachicola (office located at Battery Park Community Center) or I can email a list of ramps to you. Be prepared to pay a small launch fee when the ramp re-opens to help support continued maintenance of this convenient facility.

Visitors to St. George Island can't help but notice that the St. George Island Lighthouse is up and is now topped by the Lantern room, which was installed on April 1st. Read the Tallahassee Democrat article here. http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080402/NEWS01/804020365


The new Maritime Museum on Water Street is now open daily for tours, both of their facility and for sailing trips. They welcome new members! The Apalachicola Antique Boat Show is Saturday April 26th on the water front. The Plein Air Paint-out www.pleinairfl.com will be held May 8-18 and the Water Street Hotel is offering a special package for this event. www.WaterStreetHotel.com

Have a pleasant week & come see us soon!

Kathy Robinson
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
118 Commerce St.
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-8896
www.FloridaRedfish.com

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