04-02-2005, 06:20 PM
It has been another whirlwind week. The term "family fishing is fun" was in full swing this week with the exception of two evening trips, all my groups have been families this past week. Young children and lots of action to keep their attention has been the order of the day.
Saturday (3/26) was a 3/4 day trip with the Brennan family. They were looking for larger fish action and after catching bait at Government Cut, we made our way south finally ending up several miles south of Fowey Light. We had good north current south of the light. We had our shot at a sailfish and it put on a tremendous aerial display after taking the bait. Unfortunately the hook pulled after the first 30 seconds. The next strike was a nice 8 pound kingfish. After that we had nothing except for the baits getting nervous several times.
Monday (3/28) morning, the Rojas family wanted steady action. Anchoring on some close to shore structure, they got just that. Both Dad and his daughter Chelsea hung in there despite some very windy conditions. As fast as they dropped the baits, the hits came. Lots of variety (10 different species) of small fish were caught. Everything was released and as we were heading in, sore wrists were being nursed from all the action.
Monday (3/28) evening, I attended a meeting of the Miami Outboard Club and gave a seminar on sailfishing using kites, flatlines and downrigger. It was a great evening and I got to meet lots of wonderful people.
Tuesday (3/29) morning, the Knollman family got to fish in ideal weather. Smooth seas and a sunny sky had Mom and Dad enjoying the break from the less than ideal weather back in Ohio. Brooke and Blake got right into the shallow water action. I could barely keep up with removing and releasing fish and baiting hooks. Mom and Dad also got in on the action and like Monday morning's trip, we caught 10 different species of fish. Once again some sore wrists were being nursed on the trip in. Like all fishing trips, it came to an end all too soon.
Wednesday (3/30) afternoon/evening, I captained the vessel Incognito on a Bay and Ocean cruise. The owner of the vessel and his employees were celebrating last years increase in production. The music was good and loud, the food and drink wonderful, and some great people were enjoying a break from the everyday grind of work. As part of the trip, we stopped at Shuckers for dinner on our way back. Afterwards, we made our way back to the owner's home and an end to a perfect day and perfect cruise.
Thursday (3/31) evening Jim was out for some more tarpon action. Government Cut on the south side was the place and we would have been hard pressed to beat the action. Before dark, we got our first tarpon. Next, throw in a few bluerunners and a yellowtail snapper. After dark, the shrimp ran and the action got HOT!! Every drift produced something. As quickly as it started, it ended by 9:30 pm. Live shrimp was the bait and the final total for the evening was 6 for 9 tarpon, 2 bluerunners, 1 snapper, and a 21" fork length ladyfish.
Friday (4/1) evening, the Rojas family was back for some tarpon action this time. It was Dad and Daughter on Monday and this evening Mom joined in. Chelsea caught 2 bluerunners and 1 spanish mackerel, Mom caught a bluerunner, and then it was Dad's turn. The 80 pound tarpon he hooked made at least 6 jumps and 2 or 3 surges at the surface. In the end, we took some pictures and let the silver beauty go. Then a big lull in the action came. Finally, we hooked Mom up to a fish that just kept going. We were making good progress on catching up to the fish as it made its way to the deep water of the main ship channel. Then, for no apparent reason, the hook pulled. We were disappointed, however, the adrenalin rush woke everyone up. We tried for several more drifts to get Chelsea her chance, but it was not to be this evening. The action slowed this evening and the final count was 1 for 2 tarpon, 3 bluerunners, and 1 spanish mackerel.
Captain Dave Kostyo
Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
305 620-5896 Charter
305 965-9454 Cell
www.knotnancy.com
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
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Saturday (3/26) was a 3/4 day trip with the Brennan family. They were looking for larger fish action and after catching bait at Government Cut, we made our way south finally ending up several miles south of Fowey Light. We had good north current south of the light. We had our shot at a sailfish and it put on a tremendous aerial display after taking the bait. Unfortunately the hook pulled after the first 30 seconds. The next strike was a nice 8 pound kingfish. After that we had nothing except for the baits getting nervous several times.
Monday (3/28) morning, the Rojas family wanted steady action. Anchoring on some close to shore structure, they got just that. Both Dad and his daughter Chelsea hung in there despite some very windy conditions. As fast as they dropped the baits, the hits came. Lots of variety (10 different species) of small fish were caught. Everything was released and as we were heading in, sore wrists were being nursed from all the action.
Monday (3/28) evening, I attended a meeting of the Miami Outboard Club and gave a seminar on sailfishing using kites, flatlines and downrigger. It was a great evening and I got to meet lots of wonderful people.
Tuesday (3/29) morning, the Knollman family got to fish in ideal weather. Smooth seas and a sunny sky had Mom and Dad enjoying the break from the less than ideal weather back in Ohio. Brooke and Blake got right into the shallow water action. I could barely keep up with removing and releasing fish and baiting hooks. Mom and Dad also got in on the action and like Monday morning's trip, we caught 10 different species of fish. Once again some sore wrists were being nursed on the trip in. Like all fishing trips, it came to an end all too soon.
Wednesday (3/30) afternoon/evening, I captained the vessel Incognito on a Bay and Ocean cruise. The owner of the vessel and his employees were celebrating last years increase in production. The music was good and loud, the food and drink wonderful, and some great people were enjoying a break from the everyday grind of work. As part of the trip, we stopped at Shuckers for dinner on our way back. Afterwards, we made our way back to the owner's home and an end to a perfect day and perfect cruise.
Thursday (3/31) evening Jim was out for some more tarpon action. Government Cut on the south side was the place and we would have been hard pressed to beat the action. Before dark, we got our first tarpon. Next, throw in a few bluerunners and a yellowtail snapper. After dark, the shrimp ran and the action got HOT!! Every drift produced something. As quickly as it started, it ended by 9:30 pm. Live shrimp was the bait and the final total for the evening was 6 for 9 tarpon, 2 bluerunners, 1 snapper, and a 21" fork length ladyfish.
Friday (4/1) evening, the Rojas family was back for some tarpon action this time. It was Dad and Daughter on Monday and this evening Mom joined in. Chelsea caught 2 bluerunners and 1 spanish mackerel, Mom caught a bluerunner, and then it was Dad's turn. The 80 pound tarpon he hooked made at least 6 jumps and 2 or 3 surges at the surface. In the end, we took some pictures and let the silver beauty go. Then a big lull in the action came. Finally, we hooked Mom up to a fish that just kept going. We were making good progress on catching up to the fish as it made its way to the deep water of the main ship channel. Then, for no apparent reason, the hook pulled. We were disappointed, however, the adrenalin rush woke everyone up. We tried for several more drifts to get Chelsea her chance, but it was not to be this evening. The action slowed this evening and the final count was 1 for 2 tarpon, 3 bluerunners, and 1 spanish mackerel.
Captain Dave Kostyo
Knot Nancy Fishing Charters
305 620-5896 Charter
305 965-9454 Cell
www.knotnancy.com
nkostyo@bellsouth.net
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