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2010 … A ROCKY START

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters No Comments »


Every so often we have what I refer to as “one of those years”.  So far it looks like 2010 is gonna be a doozy!!

It all started with new fishing restrictions for bottom or reef fishing from the North Carolina Coast to Key West.  Fortunately this didn’t affect our business, but it makes me think, who’s next.

Then we get sustained record low temperatures not seen in over 30 years.  Water temps 50 miles off shore dropped to 50 degrees.  Several species of fish could be seen floating, including Grouper!  This can’t be good. 

Next, fish kills prompt officials to institute restrictions on Bonefish, and Tarpon that run until April, and Snook until September.  I have no doubt that the Snook and Tarpon populations we’ve enjoyed over the past 10 years or so are going to be negatively affected, restrictions or not.

To top it off we’ve had front, after front, after front move through, which spells wind.  There’s only been a few days this year that we could have gotten out, and it’s tough to predict when the next trip is gonna be.  Soon I hope!   The Hot Water Discharge Canal should be the place to be.

Yes, it’s looks like it’s gonna be one of those years, but the bad ones just make the good ones that much better.

Oh, by the way, don’t forget about the Trout and Grouper closed season coming up in February.  Due to the unusual amount of new fishing restrictions for the Gulf of Mexico, I would recommend you visit: www.myfwc.com for the latest updates.

Thank goodness for freshwater fishing!

Remember God Loves A Fishman
Good Luck
Captain Nick

This Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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Grouper, Alive and Well In The Gulf of Mexico

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters No Comments »

A Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotLast Wednesday, November 18, one of my fishing partners and I ran about 30 miles off the Crystal River coast to check out the Grouper bite. Winds were out of the NE less than 5 knots and the skies were overcast, perfect conditions for an offshore trip.

No sooner than the first lines hit the bottom, we were both hooked up. Two “fat” Red Grouper, 19 inches long…..close but no cigar. Looked like it was going to be a good day, but we had our work cut out for us trying to find the “big ones”. After catching and releasing over 50 Grouper, both Red and Gags, we had one keeper in the box.

Best Grouper bite I have ever seen, but practically every one was just shy of the legal limit. I guess the bigger fish were a little further out. One thing for sure is that the Red and Gag Grouper populations are alive and well. Maybe it is time to lighten up on the limits the state has imposed on these fish and others. Best not get me started.

On the way in we fished around a few markers and hooked up on a decent Cobia. Start looking for the Grouper to get a little closer in as the water temps cool.

Remember God Wants You to Keep Fishing
Good Luck
Captain Nick

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Offshore of Yankeetown Fishing Report With Good Friends

Thursday, August 27th, 2009 by Captain Lance Comments Off

What Are Friends For? To Go Fishing With!

captain_lance_galmourHey Everyone, Mother Nature has been very nice to us offshore anglers lately, and she has allowed me to roam to some of my deep water haunts.

This trip was with some good friends of mine and their family. Russ did a complete over haul on the motor on my little truck and would not take any money for it, but asked if I would take him and some family members offshore fishing for the day. They had a great time and put a lot of fish in the boat of all verities.

The action was so good through out the day that I didn’t get a chance to snap many photos, but if you look at the pic-nic table………….there’s 10 feet of fillets ! ! !

September is almost upon us and that is when our fall fishing starts to pick up, so get with all of your fishing buddies and family members to get some dates together.

 FOR THE MONTH OF SEPT. THESE ARE THE DATES I CAN FISH — SEPT. 1st through 11th — 19th & 20th — 26th & 27th ! ! !

I have a BFCT fire class that I must attend for my State Job that I will be at during the week ONLY ! ! ! It starts on 9/13 and runs to 10/2, BUT I WILL be available to run on weekends.

 Enjoy the pics and hope to hear from you all soon. Take care.

Captain Lance
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A Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report
From Yankeeetown Offshore Fishing Guide Captain Lance

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Looks like she's trying to break Captain Lance's Rod

Looks like she's trying to break Captain Lance's Rod

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What the mission was for!

What the mission was for!

Almost time to eat!

Almost time to eat!

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BEAT THE HEAT

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters Comments Off

A Yankee Town, Florida and Crystal River Florida  Fishing Report
From Gulf Coast Fishing Guide Captain Nick

slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotBEAT THE HEAT

It’s that time of year again folks, summer, and it looks like it’s going to be a long hot one.
 
Record highs have already arrived, and if the water temp in the Gulf of Mexico (90 degrees) is any indication, we’re in for a very active season, storm wise that is.
 
We’re currently running a “Beat the Heat Special”, basically a half day fishing charter that begins around 6:30 a.m.. and ends before noontime.
 
The fishing has been exceptional, although we’ve had to move to deeper water in the late a.m..
 
Recently we’ve been catching Grouper, Cobia, Snook, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and huge Pink Mouth Grunts, all without lifting the anchor.  What a variety!
 
Tip of the week:  Stay hydrated and don’t forget the sunblock!

Call Crystal River, Florida & Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick of Slickcharters for more information about putting fish in your cooler in Crystal River and Yankeetown, Florida

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Middle Grounds Fishing Report

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 by Captain John of Hookedup Charters Comments Off

This Off Shore Cedar Key, Florida Fishing Report is From Cedar Key Grouper Guide Captain John

To Go Fishing in Cedar Key Call Hookedup Charters

To Go Fishing in Cedar Key Call Hookedup Charters

MIDDLE GROUNDS OFFSHORE OVER NITE TRIP

Bait: sardines, thread fin hering, live pin & pig fish

Left the dock around 10:30 am Sunday, with 2-4 ft sea and a 15 kt west wind, it was alittle rough, but we made the 80 mile run in about 3.5 hrs.

1st stop at a wreck, was on fire, amber jacks and grouper, lost some real big fish then the sharks moved in, so we moved on.

Next was some vermilion snapper, mango snapper and porgies, bite was a little slow in afternoon.

Next went to our nite time spot, cooked dinner, got lites all set up, and started fishin. The maongo’s were on fire and red grouper, then red snapper moved in and you could barely get your line down without them snatchin your rod out of your hand.

By 2 am we were limited out on, red snapper& mango’s and went to sleep.

Woke up, hit another wreck, and wham, nothing but 20 plus lb red grouper, in 15 minutes we were limited out.

9 am headed back to the dock.

We caught 3 keeper amber jacks ( 40lb each) , 8 red snaper, 32 mango’s, 30 vermilon snapper, 8 red grouper, some trigger fish and porgies. Plus we must of thrown back 30 keeper red snaper and red grouper, remember their being over fished! Ya rite.

CEDAR KEY LOCAL OFFSHORE

THE BITE IS GOOD FOR , GROUPER , KING FISH, COBIA, IN 45 —-75 FOOT OF WATER

BAIT OF CHOICE IS LIVE PIN FISH, BUT SARDINES, THREAD FIN HERING, CUT MULLET & MEHADEN WORK GREAT TOO.

WHILE YOUR BOTTOM FISHIN FOR GROUPER, ALWAYS THROW OUT BACK A FREE LINE, RIGGED WITH WIRE LEADER, #9 CIRCLE HOOK WITH A WIRE STINGER WITH TREBLE HOOK, USE A SARDINE, THREADFIN OR LIVE BAIT.MAKE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR DRAG SET LOOSE, SO THE KING CAN RUN AND NOT PULL THE HOOK, HANG ON AND ENJOY THE FIGHT!

Call Cedar Key Grouper Guide Captain John of Hookedup Charters
 for more information about putting fish in the boat and on the table.

Captain John And A Customer After The Trip

Captain John And A Customer After The Trip

A cooler to clean, Amber Jack, Grouper and some Snapper

A cooler to clean, Amber Jack, Grouper and some Snapper

Another Cooler

Another Cooler

and some baskets of fish from the trip

and some baskets of fish from the trip

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