Big Dave Posted May 3, 2020 Report Posted May 3, 2020 Another stellar day in the ENP yesterday. Mike (InTheSlot12) ran his 18 HPX though the dark, moonless morning. Low tide at Chokoloskee was at about 0600 and boy was it low! We ran the Lopez into the backcountry and it was very shallow leaving Chokoloskee Bay into the mouth of the river. Fishing in a couple of the bays in the backcountry around mangrove islands, oyster bars and mouths of pinch points when the tide slacked, we whacked the snook--over 30 for the day including two very nice ones (28" and 30") that Mike brought to the boat. We also had a few trout, mangrove snapper and jacks and a husky jewfish. And, the second sawfish in two weeks--what's up with that?? Most of the fish were caught on MriroLure Catch 2000 (Mike's new favorite bait) or 2000 Jr. and soft plastics on jigs. White or white/red seemed to be the color of the day. Small white bait everywhere, so I think anything that matches that profile would probably work. Here are a few pictures from the day. 887C2F4E-F3A2-40D9-8ECB-6E33631A13A6.heic 3 Quote
THE OUTLAW Posted May 4, 2020 Report Posted May 4, 2020 Yup ! Epic indeed . The snook bite has been on fire , the last several weeks . Many over slots were lost because I am using. 1000 series reel . Oh well , trying to make it interesting . Seven weeks in a row , in the swamp . Off for mothers day . Permit season will be coming right up . Feel sorry for the ramp monsters ...not ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 3 Quote
Coto Posted May 4, 2020 Report Posted May 4, 2020 Man I wish my wife would like to be out there just for 7 hours...7 weeks in a row 😲 You married well, sir! 1 Quote
got1on Posted May 4, 2020 Report Posted May 4, 2020 Way to go guys! It's nice to see some big girls being caught. Quote
conocean Posted May 5, 2020 Report Posted May 5, 2020 Great day on the water, Dave & Mike! 👍🏻👍🏻 Fishing has been overall excellent since mid Feb. Many double digit tripletail days with 30-50 snook & a dozen+ reds. Reminds me of what fishing was like in Choko during the late 90’s after the net ban!! Speaking of the number 7.....this month marks my 7th year of permanent residency with boat slip at CiP. It’s been a true blessing for my son & I. We are beyond grateful. 🙏🏻 Quote
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 5, 2020 Report Posted May 5, 2020 Well done Mike and Dave....Outlaw..I'm with Coto...I"ve been fishing Choko since 2003, wife has never even seen EC, let alone a day on the water....you married well. Paul, I want to be you when I come back in another life.... Back to work..... DC 2 Quote
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 6, 2020 Report Posted May 6, 2020 On 5/3/2020 at 8:45 PM, THE OUTLAW said: Yup ! Epic indeed . The snook bite has been on fire , the last several weeks . Many over slots were lost because I am using. 1000 series reel . Oh well , trying to make it interesting . Seven weeks in a row , in the swamp . Off for mothers day . Permit season will be coming right up . Feel sorry for the ramp monsters ...not ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Outlaw..... I am very saddened to see that you actually 'BOUGHT' a measuring stick for snook.....and reds.....shame on you with all your welding skills, you should have created one....come to think of it...why don't you create one out of aluminum with the Maverick/Hewes/Pathfinder logo and see if SKIP and Scott would be interested in putting one in every boat they make...or they could use them as give-aways at boat shows etc...... DC 1 Quote
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