Fishing Forum

[cool] [font "Arial"][size 2]I've just returned from a week of fishing at Marco Island. This is the time of year when the wade fishing begins to really take off. It is a short season and usually last through about the third and sometimes the last week of October. We were presented with a big challenge during the week as tropical storm Isidore was churning through the Gulf of Mexico. It was impossible to fish along the beach as 5 foot waves were crashing the shoreline all week. The water looked like milk due to all the sand being stirred up. The wind blew 20-25 everyday except Friday and several days had numerous rain storms blowing through. Despite all these trying conditions, we were able to find some fishable water at one of the major holes and in the lagoon. All of our fishing was done with 4# spinning outfits, casting 1/4 ounce pink/white, chartreuse/white jigs, and chartreuse/silver flake and rootbeer D.O.A. Terror-eyz. The sum total of our catch for the week was 39 jack crevalle in the 1/2 to 5 pound range, 21 ladyfish, 7 seatrout, and 5 out of 6 snook. Just to show how slow the weeks fishing was, this catch is below what the usual 1 day catch is when the weather is more cooperative. Now some anglers might say that it is just an old jack or nuisance ladyfish. The thing to remember is that we are using 4# line. Keeping a jumping and gyrating ladyfish on the line is a challenge unto itself. Throw in a hard pulling jack crevalle and it will test your patience as you work to subdue this never give up hard fighter. The glamour fish (snook, redfish, seatrout, and pompano) just add to the enjoyment of the continuous action. Many times we are surprised at what the next cast brings. On Friday, the wind dropped off considerably and the Gulf began to calm down. Once the milky conditions clear, I expect the fish to move back into the area in large numbers. Besides the fishing, the bird watching and shell collecting was exceptional, along with seeing porpoise feeding and manatees swimming in the some of the same areas that we fish in. Everyday, we watched white herons, snowy egrets, tri-colored egrets, skimmer birds, sand pipers, roseate spoonbills, and more busily feeding. So whether you fish, bird watch, shell collect, sun bath, or just like to be out in the sun, there is something for everyone to do. It's a great way to have a family outing. [/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Captain Dave Kostyo[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Knot Nancy Fishing Charters[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]305 620-5896 Charter[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]305 732-2628 Beeper[/size][/font] [font "Arial"][#800080][size 2][url "http://www.knotnancy.com"]www.knotnancy.com[/url][/size][/#800080][/font] [font "Arial"][#0000ff][size 2][url "mailto:nkostyo@bellsouth.net"]nkostyo@bellsouth.net[/url][/size][/#0000ff][/font]
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