Wanaflatsfish Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 On Saturday, DonH and I headed for a trip to Choko and points south....forecast was 10-15 from the E/SE, so I was game....Donh was hearing15-20, and his weather was correct. After trying to find something on the low in Storter on the outside, up near clam pt - NADA, waited for the incoming down South..Bird Key, NADA, Seminole Pt - NADA, Wood Key - NADA and even our double secret handshake with pinky spot - NADA...it was brutal...I think DonH had a few small jacks, one lady fish.....I found a lost trout and a few meow's....after 7 hours, we made our way back to ramp.....not a stellar day, but, on the water with my bud - enjoying the porpoise, gulls, pelican and other life you don't see in the city.... How did anyone else do....or did y'all stay home Until the next time...... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I haven't received reports from my Choko neighbors all week which means that fishing must really stink right now! After I saw the wind forecast last Friday I decided to give my hull sides some polishing since I'll be down there almost half of May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangroovin Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 I was out yesterday. Few small snook and some mangroves. Live shrimp for some and gulp shrimp for others. I was north of you Dino in upper 10k. Kept a few snappa for dinner. Snapper population is alive and doing well. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Paul, You are the smart one :-) dh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'd rather be lucky than smart, Donh! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Stayed home and polished trailer . Its going to be windy for the next 1.5 months prolly . Springtime pattern . 🇺🇸☠️ I'm just skrait lucky ... no skillz at all ! 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Dino- When we get together I'll give you some ideas of areas your boat can fish very close to Choko so you & Donh won't burn much fuel or fight the Springtime winds. Many days when it's windy I'm only on a plane for a few minutes then I putt from spot to spot and run a few minutes back to CIP at the end of the day. Fishing those areas can be just as good as any of the rivers or bights down south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 On 5/1/2017 at 8:10 AM, Wanaflatsfish said: On Saturday, DonH and I headed for a trip to Choko and points south....forecast was 10-15 from the E/SE, so I was game....Donh was hearing15-20, and his weather was correct. After trying to find something on the low in Storter on the outside, up near clam pt - NADA, waited for the incoming down South..Bird Key, NADA, Seminole Pt - NADA, Wood Key - NADA and even our double secret handshake with pinky spot - NADA...it was brutal...I think DonH had a few small jacks, one lady fish.....I found a lost trout and a few meow's....after 7 hours, we made our way back to ramp.....not a stellar day, but, on the water with my bud - enjoying the porpoise, gulls, pelican and other life you don't see in the city.... How did anyone else do....or did y'all stay home Until the next time...... dc I went Peacock fishing in the canals. Too windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 13 hours ago, conocean said: Dino- When we get together I'll give you some ideas of areas your boat can fish very close to Choko so you & Donh won't burn much fuel or fight the Springtime winds. Many days when it's windy I'm only on a plane for a few minutes then I putt from spot to spot and run a few minutes back to CIP at the end of the day. Fishing those areas can be just as good as any of the rivers or bights down south. Always willing to learn... i've actually caught some nice reds within sight of Choko....and yes, we probably should have just stayed close and explored around Rabbit Key, Jewel Key, Jack Daniels, etc. and roamed around the back..... I'll come over and visit in May in a few weeks and grab a trailer for the weekend....I'll see if I can drag along DonH....as promised, the first bottle of rum is on me for recommending the MA17 dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Big Dave said: I went Peacock fishing in the canals. Too windy. Great colors....a nice close fishing fix dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 15 hours ago, conocean said: I'd rather be lucky than smart, Donh! =) DonH is getting cranky in his old age....I even placed a Throne Seat on the console for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Like to think getter a little smarter.... 15-25, water like chocolate milk😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Wannaflatsfish - that 15-20 mph wind really makes you love on that MA doesn't it? We're getting that nasty wind up here too, driving me nuts, but at least I'm staying dry and not doing spinal compressions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 hour ago, whichwaysup said: Wannaflatsfish - that 15-20 mph wind really makes you love on that MA doesn't it? We're getting that nasty wind up here too, driving me nuts, but at least I'm staying dry and not doing spinal compressions! Yep, I have been very very impressed on the ride..... Amazing.... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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