The big Black Drum bit has turned on under many of Tampa Bay’s bridges. Targeting these behemoths on light tackle has proved to be a rod and back breaking experience. Anglers aboard the Ms. Guided were treated to double and triple header action all week. Unfortunately Captain Jay only has one set of legs and was forced to make some rough decisions and usually stuck with the biggest fish first. Doc’s Goofy Jigs and a variety of artificial led to hook-ups, but the best and most consistent bite was on free-lined halved blue crab right on the bottom. There may be a few break offs due to the pilings, but you have to love staying in the shade during the middle of the day.
For those not familiar with the Drum Family or saltwater fish in general, several species have a tendency to grunt, croak, and/or chatter a bit when you pull them out of the water. In the middle of taken one gentlemen’s photo this week, the Black Drum he was holding began to grunt in the deepest, lowest resonating vibration, barely in the audible range, which penetrates the body, and in the case, literally scared the color out of his face, as I feared he was going to have a heart attack on the spot. Perhaps I should have told him before hand: Everyone else, consider yourselves warned… To learn more about saltwater fishing in the greater Tampa Bay area or to schedule your next adventure with Captain Jay Schroeder with CJ Flats Saltwater Charters, call 1-877-463-5420, visit www.cjflats.com or email reservations@cjflats.com.
Captain Jay Schroeder
CJ Flats Saltwater Charters
www.cjflats.com
1-877-463-5420
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jay-Schroeder/541903130
No comments:
Post a Comment