Pretty quiet here on Big Pine Key, we had our first tropical system scare (went on by thank heavens) and the opening of lobster mini season. So let’s get down to it!
Mini season came and went with a whimper. As most folks know the Florida FWC holds a 2-day lobster mini season on the last Wednesday and Thursday in July. It is a big tourist draw, and man they came! I swear every other car on route 1 was towing a boat! Unfortunately I had to work so we did not join the mayhem, but did get out for a couple hours after work opening day.
We scored 4 lobsters, perfect for dinner, and they were tasty!
Saturday robin and I went out and dove our favorite go-to spots covering upper harbor, Spanish and Rocky channels. My first tank dives of the year (awesome), and also found some new spots. The results ….
Nothing to see here folks, it was not good out there.
On to bigger and better things. I got a new toy, it is time to go deep, and somehow I was able to talk robin into buying my first electric reel. It is a Banax Kaigen loaded with 800 yards of 100 pound super thin braid. I repurposed my bent but planer rod and mounted the reel to it. Pretty sexy! Next, I installed and wired a 20amp circuit and plugs to the battery switch, and mounted it under the starboard gunnel. Our objective – bottom fishing in 750+ feet!
When mom and dad came to visit, they brought some old tackle that my brother-in-law Jim had kicking around. Included was one of my old Sam Scott 50 pound class rods from the BS Minnow! I did not hesitate and put my 9/0 planer reel on that pup and got it back into production!
What is a BS Minnow you ask??? It was my first sport fishing boat, co-captained with my buddy Dennis Brenson, who we believe is now in Costa Rica married to a young lady named Rosita. Well, he went down there and we have not seen him since! I even called his house one time …. no English spoken there, I gave up. Good luck and god bless my friend! 🙂
The BS Minnow was a 24 fool Albemarle with a 271hp Volvo engine and a duo prop out drive. She was an absolute hot rod, a ton of fun and caught a lot of fish. Circa mid-80’s I think. Check her out!
That’s the update – hope to get a weather break and try that deep drop outfit out! Also, if anyone knows where I can find lobsters please send directions!
Until next time ….
Gorham Fishing Team 
Hi Bo. I hope all is well with you! I am still down in Costa Rica and found you on line. Been a few years ago since we had the BS Minnow. drop me a line if you have a chance.
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