Spent yesterday out on the water with Capt. Chad Gamble of Hook & ladder Charters on our regular trip when we are here on Anna Maria Island. Our usual date is the 5th but weather conditions moved us along a bit to our daughter Rachels birthday 9th October. After Chad throwing a net for some bait we headed off to 'Rachels Spot' with dolphins chasing off to the side of the boat. Flowers laid on the water, some favourite songs played, Oreos eaten & memories talked about then it was off to do some fishing with full agreement of my girl.
Joyce (Mrs G) as always was first to catch a slot sized Red Drum (red fish), great way to start the fishing. Fly & bait fish were the order of my day and produced Jacks up to 2lbs, Spanish Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Needle Fish (which shredded my shirt in 1 bite), Ladyfish. Mrs G also had an encounter with a 25lb Stingray which we managed to get to the side of the boat before a safe release for all.
Obviously I saved the best till last when we moved again and I was hooked up onto a PB Snook, again slot sized and around the 9lb mark, what a great fight. New spot and after missing a good few bites I managed to get one to stick, yeah another Snook, slightly smaller that was quickly released to grow bigger. Happy days & memories made.
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https://youtu.be/n-u5Me4Rlkk
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Tight Lines
Ian Griffin
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