Wanaflatsfish Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 HOw did others do at Choko Saturday.. Morning out-going and first incoming was tough for my buddy and me. Extreme tides and NW was challenging.. We moved 12 times from 0730 to 1400 pm and could not find da feesh.. small red, a few trout, but only one keeper and limited size at that.. Hooked on Snook reported some good action in late pm outgoing. Heard from range John the guides did well wit live bait.... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I didn't fish this weekend but I was in Choko Fri-Sun. Saw lots of boats come in late on Saturday and all had reds and/or trout to clean. The guides reported good results with live bait. I've never been a fan of blue bird skies! :susel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Weather was beautiful...and to be honest...that's 90% of the day... the fish are always a bonus... Yes, I heard the bite began late on Saturday..trout and a few reds... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnSnook Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I was going to post a separate report, but don't have any pictures so here it goes.... Fished Saturday and it was real tough in the morning. Couldn't find white bait (or at least enough in the net to justify dumping out and cleaning up the 20lbs of jellyfish that came up in the net with each throw)so we hit a bunch of spots on the outside and just inside rivermouths and came up pretty empty. 2 skinny 19" reds and a bunch of small snapper and catfish. We found a pretty decent trout bite later in the afternoon and almost got a 3 man limit of nice sized fish to 22". Word at the CIP dock was that fishing was slow, even from the guides. My fishing partners wanted to try offshore which I was against initially due to the weather, but with the sub-par results Saturday I really didn't have any argument to try to repeat that performance. we found bait this time and headed out to a pretty well known spot 20 or so miles out and found 8 or so stud mangroves, 18"-22", and 1 20lb cobia. lost some kings and caught some big jacks too. The ride back was none too fun slogging through 4 footers at 8 knots for the fist 10 miles... tried the rest of the bait at a bunch of spots on the way in through Chokoloskee p*** and nada... We were the stars at the dock though with the mangs and cobia though I'll see if I can di up a picture from the partner to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 You are hardcore Congrats in your MA to go offshore in those conditions... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I fished Sunday and the fishing was very slow. Fished north up by Indian key. Fished the inside and outer islands and only came up with 1 18" trout and a couple small snapper. Landed a bunch of ladys so we went and battled the Goliath's just to say we caught something, but the Goliath's won most the battles. LOL We were back at the ramp by 2. Water was low at the end of the outgoing which seem to never end. Water was like chocolate milk by 10. I was not impressed with the outcome but I will say that any day in the ENP is a great day....so I cant complain to much. Report at the ramp wasn't great either. I don't think the guides were doing to hot either. I am going to try again this weekend so hope to have a better outcome. Tight lines guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shindig Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Brent, when are you going, Sat or Sunday? I'm thinking of heading over on Sat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 I'll be back down there at my place Fri-Sun and will look for ya'll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Im going out Sat it looks like. Let me know. Im suppose to be going out with Eduardo that fished out of there lately. Let me know what you guys are up to. Maybe we can meet up afterwards and have beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I'll be game for a cold beverage after I get in from fishing on Saturday and/or dinner around 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 conocean, do you have a rental place down there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 No I have a permanent site with my camper on it near the marina at CIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Cool, bet that's an awesome setup for fishing. I'm always on the hunt for good weekend or week rentals with great fishing access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 b there on sat - SE winds 5-10...lets see. High at Chatham @ 1100 hrs.... Look for the skinny mini.. 17t with two PP's dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnSnook Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Hurricane Conocean's place may not be for rent but there are a few 1 & 2 bedroom rental trailers at Chokoloskee Island Park. When I stay for multiple days it is almost always there. Pretty good deal and you can keep you boat in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Thanks, gonna check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Correct, my place isn't for rent but there are plenty of trailers you can rent at CIP for very reasonable prices in the off season. It's really nice having your boat in a slip there. Just hop in and go every morning! There's been very little crime there the past couple years; lights and cameras are all over the marina. My 13yr old son and girlfriend love it down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookedOnSnook Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 I have found that their rates don't change for the seasons unlike most of the places in everglades city. I think it is $120 for a single bedroom (sleeps 3-4) and $145 (sleeps (5-6) for a 2 bedroom year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 I stay in the rentals all the time. Great places! I'm going Sat morning. Bringing my 19 bay boat down for the first time. Gonna try some off shore action. With low tide at 630. Hope the boat has enough water to float. lol. If I can get up on plane I will be good to go! Hope to have better fishing this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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