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Well more wind today.  Was a struggle trying to catch bait this morning did not really find them.  But had some from the days before.  We tried a bit of tarpon fishing in the backcountry though no luck back there.  The sharks did keep us entertained.  Caught some dinner mid day and then found a nice mullet mud and caught about 3 dozen fresh mullet out of it.  Then set up in some of the local channels for the last hour and a half in the afternoon.  Caught a few sharks again and a big sting ray, and just when it looked like it was all over we jumped a tarpon.  I said ‘just our luck’ and put the baits out for a few more minutes.  Strangely enough we had another bite soon after and hooked a nice 60 lb fish.  We chased him and got leader on him for a technical release, however the knot at the leader caught around the rod tip and we had some slack for a bit.  The fish was able to go under the boat and we were in shallow water and cut us off before we were able to get good pictures.  But at least we got one!  Hopefully fishing improves the wind looks to stay blowing but there are fish around they are just ‘laying up’ and floating, not really hanging consistently in the channels and normal bait fishing spots.  1 for 2

Capt. Rick Stanczyk

Tough day again today.  Had two half day trips.  This morning we caught snappers for dinner and that was good.  We tried just for a little bit at the end for tarpon, but no bites.  We did have a cuda on for a little bit, and something else zing the bottom rod but not sure what it was.  After that I had a mid day tarpon trip.  I normally don’t book mid day trips but was booked while I was out of town so just went with it.  We tried hard but just did not see many fish around.  Found a few rolling near one of the bridges but they weren’t too active plus lots of boats, jetskis, etc… running around.  Actually got our lines ran over literally by 3 jet skis.  So a tough afternoon again no bite even.  Hopefully some more fish will show up here soon.  Full day tomorrow I have my fellow from yesterday, so we may try some different stuff but will likely give tarpon a little try anyways.  0 for 0

After yesterday I knew today was going to be tough.  The winds were honking out of the east.  We tried a bit of tarpon fishing close to home this morning, but no luck.  Did see one boat catch one but that was about it.  We ran and tried some different channels in the backcountry, had plenty of action with blacktip sharks.  Caught some snappers mid day for dinner and even they were a struggle to find.  Tried again in the afternoon for the tarpon, but no bite unfortunately.  Hopefully the wind will lay down at some point and let the water warm up and some bigger schools of fish move in.  0 for 0