I would say fishing report, but other than put a couple fishing rods on the skiff every day, Robin and I did no fishing over the weekend. I actually was not too pumped about sweating in the cockpit offshore, so instead we spent three days ripping around the backcountry chasing bugs.
The weather for the weekend was hot, light winds and beautiful. Tides in the back country were generally high in the morning and falling throughout the day with a pretty large swing. Water temps were in the high 80’s to low 90’s depending on depth and currents.
Don’t let folks tell you that the lobsters all disappear after mini-season and the commercial troops get after them. There are still plenty around, and I for one sure love the reduction in crowds. Robin and I felt we had those waters to ourselves all weekend!
Love seeing the water look like this:
Saturday we ended up with 7 tastey bugs total between Robin and I …
The water was crazy clear just about everywhere we went. Check out this little lemon, this is in 6 foot of water –
Sunday we got our 2 person limit, and our largest one ever.
Proof that with enough lead in the weight belt that even a fat guy like me can dive down and get the critters!
Don’t know if any of you have read Carl Hiaason’s book Bad Monkey. But the main character lives on Big Pine and one of the plot elements is his war with a neighbor who built a mansion that blocked his view. The book is hilarious, and should be a must read for anyone spending time in our neck of the woods. Anyway … I always wonder coming in our canal if this is the mansion that inspired the story:
Monday the weather changed, a bit more blowy, and a little rainy. This in turn made us work harder but we found them. Another 2 person limit!
Gotta finish out with a foodie picture! Surf and turf was absolutely awesome!
Bo
Gorham Fishing Team 