No fish, but a good day

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:40 pm

Well, I met up with Whodog to fish at Gandy, the tide was lower than either of us have ever seen it. In areas that I usually see lots of fish, or consistantly get hookups, were nearly dry. Did manage to see a two snook take a swipe at my mirrodine at the same time, but none of them got it

We paddled around trying to find areas that were productive, but never found them. We then ran into another kayaker, and watched him land a nice sized black drum on dead shrimp. Although we didnt get the fish today, we did manage to scout out little structures under the mangroves that are normally covered by water, that would hold good fish on a higher tide so next time we should give them a try.
Whodog, it was good meeting you, we will definately have to get out there again on a higher tide, Well get some good fish, and now that Im workin first shift I will be able to go to those GOOMBA meets you were tellin me about 8) .

whodog · Post by **whodog** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:11 pm

Rooster, the pleasure was all mine. I'd be more than willing to get together again. Your a good man, very laid back.

Yesterday definitely was a learning experience. Sure wish one of those snook would have been more committed to you lure.

BTW -
Got up very early this morning & found a new place today. Not much floating grass, good water movement & lots of action. You mentioned you were looking for new spots. (Other than the secret hole we were introduced to yesterday.) If you're interested in going just say so.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:21 pm

Sounds great, Im up for anything on the weekends, and any time after about 4PM on weekdays. Just let me know, next time we should actually catch them fish. 8)

whodog · Post by **whodog** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:54 pm

I'm going back tomorrow morning (Sunday) around 6:30am. Just need to be back home in time for the Brickyard 400.

Call me if your interested.

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:45 pm

I dont have a phone so i cant call, I will be able to make it though, same launch as yesterday 6:30 AM?

whodog · Post by **whodog** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 5:55 pm

I was thinking of the new place I went to this morning.

http://cybermessageboard.ehost.com/padd ... hp?t=17622

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:02 pm

where is the launch at, dont know how to get to the Fort

whodog · Post by **whodog** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:21 pm

Can you find the Dunkin' Donuts in Pinellas Park?

I can meet you there at 6am. Then you can follow me. What do you think?

Dunkin' Donuts at 7315 Us Highway 19 N (34th St. N), Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:28 pm

sounds cool, I can meet you there 8)

whodog · Post by **whodog** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:31 pm

6 am at Dunkin' Donuts in Pinellas Park it is. See you then.

(If needed, I'll check-in on-line once more later tonight & again in the morning.)

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:33 pm

its a plan then, see you there 8)

paddlefisher · Post by **paddlefisher** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:23 pm

It happens to all of us, but a good day scouting is a good day....

Rooster · Post by **Rooster** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:40 pm

That is true, I learned that area very well, learning where those little spots in the mangroves, that differ from the rest of the shoreline. I did find out why I caught that snook, and why I have been seeing fish in certain areas, finding out what attracts them to certain particular spots along a vast shoreline. I found out on that low tide...Now when the water is higher, I'll know the areas to throw at. Before I was just throwing at any part of the shoreline, and hoping, now I can throw at that little concrete ledge that sits under the mangroves, or that log that sticks out from under it, or remnants of hurricane damages that are now lodged into that shoreline, creating better ambush points for the fish. I should be successful next time, if I can get them to the boat all the way

dang barbless hooks tend to fly out when the fish leaps