What's the one word guaranteed to make every anglers heart race in anticipation, sure to cause obsessive bahaviour and make grown mens eyes glaze over and their mouths water? That word is TARPON! If you guessed correctly, you are probably one of the many people who have been calling and emailing and chomping at the bit to know if they're here yet. (The rest of you, get your minds out of the gutter.) Enough for the lead in, because at this writing the early fish are starting to show up, yes we're already jumping a few, and we anticipate a spectacular summer of tarpon fishing, beginning now!
Chip & Mack Faircloth - This Redfish has 28 spots!May has been mostly dry and fairly windy, causing guides to bring out everything in their arsenals to make a successful day of it but fish are biting and anglers are catching. Capt. David Heinke had 14 redfish caught by Scott Norman from Point Clear AL on a flyrod in St. Joe Bay on April 30th. Kim & Artie Turner fished with Capt. Tommy Robinson on May 12th and they caught 23 redfish on light spinning tackle. Henry Vandever from Boulder caught tarpon on a fly with Capt. Nathan starting the first day of his 3 day trip May 12th. Capt. Chris has also had some excellent redfishing days (see photo above) since he returned from the Keys. Yesterday (May 23rd) started stormy and wasn't looking good for any kind of fishing - then the bad weather moved off, and all the guides headed out as the sun broke through and it turned into a picture perfect day for sightfishing in shallow water.
June historically is a month where you can't go wrong. You can fly or plug fish for Tarpon or cast at tailing redfish or hook up on tripletail on the way to catching your limit of speckled trout. Going offshore? Everythings biting & the season is open for all offshore species including red snapper in federal waters. Several recent offshore trips although possibly a bit on the rough side were very successful on the "Catching" side. Need a guide? We've got the best!
The 2nd annual Fins & Family fishing tournament on Mothers day weekend was a success! I have to brag a little on "Top Captain" Tommy Holland who guided his angler, 8th grader Sarah Soares from Biloxi MS to win Top Junior Lady Angler and Top Saltwater Angler Status. Sarah won in Black Drum, Sheepshead and Speckled Trout, placed second in Mullet and third in Trash Slam (catfish, croaker & pinfish). This is their second annual win!
ITEMS OF INTEREST - SHARK fishing trips are available NOW! Hook up with Capt. Tommy Holland or Capt. Ken Finch for your shark fishing adventure. And in August, you'll even find Capt. Chris Robinson guiding some shark trips when he's not tarpon fishing. FYI - August Tarpon fishing can be excellent - just because the kids head back to school doesn't mean the tarpon go with them - plan on them through the month and into September. Be sure to check out our new Photo Album format - choose from recent local photos, Keys fishing, Tarpon photos or find yourself with your catch in our Photo Archives. www.FloridaRedfish.com
REAL ESTATE - Capt. Jr. Holland has substantially reduced the price of his house and 2 acre lots. Based on personal experiences, real-estate-wise things are looking up! If you've had your eye on a little something in our area, you can check the properties currently listed for sale via our other website. www.RobinsonRealEstateCompany.com
ACCOMMODATIONS - The Water Street Hotel is getting RAVE reviews! Not only will you enjoy a riverfront sunrise view from the huge private screened balcony out front of your spacious condo unit but the best part is your fishing guide can pick you up from the Hotel Dock. The friendly staff & convenient location - about 3 blocks from downtown shops & restaurants - make this definitely worth checking out. www.WaterStreetHotel.com. And speaking of restaurants, Tamara's Cafe has moved to the corner of Market Street and Ave. D - just about the first thing you'll see as you come on into town - be sure to stop in and say hello. (and grab a meal!) Trattorio Georgio's Italian Restaurant will be open shortly in the space Tamaras vacated - Corner of Ave. E and Commerce Street and right next door to MY office. And be sure to check out the new Sugar Shack Barbecue place on Hwy 98 & 12th St.or AJ's Sports Bar on 9th & MLK - I hear they serve Blue Crabs 3 ways on weekends!
Have a safe & happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Kathy Robinson
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
118 Commerce St.
Downtown Historic Apalachicola Florida
850-653-8896
www.FloridaRedfish.com
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