SCFD rtrd. Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Just got back from a two week fishing trip to Englewood. The wife and I figured that fishing was the best way to stay away from crowds, not that we need an excuse to fish. Anyway, we had a blast catching Redfish and small Snook. The white bait wasn't so plentiful inshore, so we went out to the Gulf and found large schools of Threadfins in about 10 ft. of water. Anchored, wife dropped chum, waited until the fish finder blacked out with bait, threw the net. One cast usually produced about 50 to 75 nice bait. The Redfish and Snook couldn't resist a big Threadfin hooked in the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Good for you in getting out and enjoying yourselves. 😀⚓️🙏 fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Good report thanks. from what i see, there are no redfish left around d here, sux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted April 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 We couldn't find a Redfish in Englewood for about a year after the Red Tide. But, some how they came back. I think the lucky or smart ones went way back into the creeks or off shore to escape the Red Tide. Anyway, it was exiting to see them back in the regular holes. Where are you fishing that you can't find any Reds? I was cruising along the grass flats (using trolling motor), just north of the Phosphate docks and slid right up on a Tarpon. I don't Tarpon fish, so can't guess at the weight, but he was about 5 ft. long. He wasn't in any big hurry to escape. I followed him for about 2 or 3 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert3 Posted April 9, 2020 Report Share Posted April 9, 2020 Hey, I got a fort myers slam today.. Redfish, Snook and trout.. Not to mention Giant "canal tuna" all on poppers flies fishing redfish pass, to sanibel area. I see the tarpon boats out everyday now, never seen anything hooked.. Seen a few free jumping poons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Good going !! Must be nice to run the boat.. and bend the rod.. Be careful.. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 5:11 PM, SCFD rtrd. said: Just got back from a two week fishing trip to Englewood. The wife and I figured that fishing was the best way to stay away from crowds, not that we need an excuse to fish. Anyway, we had a blast catching Redfish and small Snook. The white bait wasn't so plentiful inshore, so we went out to the Gulf and found large schools of Threadfins in about 10 ft. of water. Anchored, wife dropped chum, waited until the fish finder blacked out with bait, threw the net. One cast usually produced about 50 to 75 nice bait. The Redfish and Snook couldn't resist a big Threadfin hooked in the tail. Without pics....it's only a fishtail Nice...I need to get out but Choko I hear is a zoo. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted April 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 You're right. I don't know how to post pics from my phone and we seldom take the big camera out in the boat anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Son was out last weekend, Lemon Bay Area, slammed a red, snook and trout. Not big but nice. No pics, take my word, lol. On his paddle board. Me nothing on the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Out yesterday, west wall Ch. Hbr. Many Sharks and large Jacks. Played havoc on my back. Too old for this. New target fish, small trout and rat reds, lol. Son and his wife out again on their boards. Few reds, trout and snook. Same area as last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SCFD rtrd. Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Not a fish-tail. It really happened. Wife with nice Redfish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Just learned how to post pics, sort of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fin-addict Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 Great looking reds, good going. 😀⚓️🙏 fin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 It's been so hot lately. Couldn't do it without the Shade Blade. Been catching lots of nice Redfish, trying to post, I'll figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SCFD rtrd. Posted June 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Sorry about the sideways pics, anyway the wife and I caught 6 Redfish Monday, 4 Tuesday, 1 Wednesday and 0 today. Monday's tides were a little weak and they got worse each day as did the fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Good for you scfd 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlenart Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 19 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: It's been so hot lately. Couldn't do it without the Shade Blade. Been catching lots of nice Redfish, trying to post, I'll figure it out. How much did that shade blade run you? Looks perfect for a t topless boat when on sand bar duty or extra hot days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted June 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 About $2,200. It's the biggest they make (7 ft. wide x 11ft. long). Can be removed in about 10 minutes, folds down like an umbrella, stores in a carry bag. I put it on the boat in June and keep it there till Oct., then store it for the winter months. Not the best angle for a pic, looks better from sides or looking slightly down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlenart Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Looks great! May have to add that in the next couple years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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