Popular Post StPeteBonefisher Posted June 2, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Very fortunate to get to fish the ENP 3 times in May from 3 access points: Everglades City, from Islamorada and then this past weekend in Flamingo. Trip 1: Growing up, my dad used to wake me up hours before sunrise and drive to Flamingo from Fort Lauderdale. I could never sleep the night before...I was so excited. I loved those days more than any. Those long fishing trips bonding with my dad in the park really molded me as a kid and played a monumental role in who I am and why I am today...That weekend I got to return the favor a little bit. My dad flew into town Friday afternoon for a quick weekend in Everglades City. It’s a beautiful feeling to run around in a 16 ft skiff, 50 miles from cell service. Just me, my dad and enough laughter and conversation to fill the tank. Lucky doesn’t do it justice... but lucky is all I’ve got. Went to war with a big jack and some snook. Saw tarpon the whole trip but couldn't get one to play. Trip 2: I got to spend a few days down in Islamorada making the run deep into the park a few days in a row. It was sporty making that run in 15+ knot winds, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Once we got out of the bigger basins, it wasn't too bad. Just pointed the bow to the slop and sent it! It was tough to fish in the wind, but we had our shots. Played with some small tarpon and got to experience the tailing redfish that makes Florida Bay special. Trip 3: Spent this past weekend down in the park with my wife Beka. Epic trip with multiple opportunities to take pictures of two redfish at a time on the skiff. All sight fishing really...that kind of day. I'm a lucky man. Can't wait to get back down there. My wife and I have been talking a lot about starting a family. It's exciting to think that eventually I'll get the opportunity to share this magical place with a son or daughter if all goes as planned. It's a beautiful place and we have to do what we can to protect it. Edited June 2, 2021 by StPeteBonefisher spelling 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh141 Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Awesome Post! Thank You for sharing!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 That's some good stuff right there! Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Good stuff ! I need to go fishing soon ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 That's terrific! Treasure those times with your dad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 22 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Good stuff ! I need to go fishing soon ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Really....you don't fish enough ? Great Trip and stores St Pete....super pics.. dc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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