As I'm writing this Hurricane Ike is headed to Texas and all we can do now is pray for those in its path. Fortunately we were spared yet again - Water Street flooded, alligators were swimming in the street where you'd normally park to launch your boat, but we weren't hit with the wind that could have made it so much worse. Local property owners may check with their management companies for specifics.
Tommy left last Tuesday for the Keys, fished for Permit 3 days and had 13 shots on one of the days then he turned right around and drove 12 hours back home on Saturday. He says his new career is driving the entire state of Florida - he's headed back south tomorrow til sometime in November.
Dierlam Brothers with double Redfish hookup
As for local fishing, it's been good, even between tropical storms & hurricanes. On Sept. 4th, Joe Halbleib from IL fished a half day in the Bay with Capt. Tommy Holland where they caught and released over 100 redfish, about a dozen black drum, 12 big croakers (good to eat, by the way) a couple of sheepshead and a 3lb flounder. The Frost party fished with Capt. Ken Finch on 9/3. They caught & released 30 to 50 Reds on dead shrimp (also caught over a dozen trout) He says the fish are there like he's never seen them in a long time, even in less than pristine conditions. They also saw tarpon up the river. And on Sept. 9, Capt. Nathan Donahoe sight fished 12 out of the 20 reds they caught in shallow water. They started fishing with Chug bugs & gold spoons, then switched over to Gulp jerk baits. Nathan caught a 5 lb trout his second cast - they caught at least 8 in the 3-5 lb range. He reports that the redfish were in numbers "Unlimited" and the water clarity was less than crystal clear. Capt. Chris Robinson even got in about a half day of redfishing on Wednesday the 10th and though the water was getting up there, they managed to hook some on a fly. Synopsis: water slightly dirty, fishing good!
Just a couple of quick non-fishing items this time. We are helping to sell "Homeless" shirts to benefit homeless animals so stop in next time you are in town. Prices from $5 to $50 for Hawaiian print to basic fishing shirts. Just listed - "Sadie's House" MLS # 209384 You can check everything for sale in the entire area via our "other" website www.RobinsonRealEstateCompany.com . Kathy Jansen, LMT is selling the Spirit of the River Spa houseboat. Contact KJ at www.riverfronttherapy.com . Get on board an Apalachicola River Kayak trip. Click this link for details & video of last years river paddle trip www.ammfl.org/RiverTrips.htm.
I'm cruising all next week, so if you need to come fishing while I'm gone, either Capt. Chris Robinson or Capt. Jr. Holland can help you. When I return on Sept. 22, I'll be focusing on Spring Keys bookings and next years tarpon season so be sure to let me know your druthers! Have a good weekend wherever you are.
Kathy Robinson
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
Apalachicola, Florida
850-653-8896
www.FloridaRedfish.com
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