Posts Tagged ‘Red Snapper’


Hey Big Bend Fish and Scallop Friends

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

First I want to tell you what I think about the Oil spill threat.

It doesn’t look like it’s going to impact our coast on it’s own. But, if a big storm or hurricane developed in the Gulf, all bets are off. Having said all that, personally, I’m hoping and praying that we are not impacted by the oil and preparing for the worst. I think that is what our State, as well our County officials are doing.

As an individual there is a lot of info to sort through. Taylor county emergency services seems to be as good as any.

Fishing the last couple of weeks has been typical summer time (warm water) patterns. Fish shallow for Trout and Reds early in the day. Deeper flats will produce Trout in the heat of day. Slow presentation and some days a GULP is what works. The bonus catch is worth the effort even when the trout bite is slow.

Flounder, Sea bass, Mackerel and a shot at a keeper Cobia make the 6-12 foot flats productive and fun because of the variety. I recommend at least a 20 lb leader to keep offs to a minimum. Steel leader will reduce your Trout strikes.

Offshore fishing has been very productive now that Red Snapper are boxable. Offshore Captains have had a good week.

We have Scallops on our flats and no oil. Requests are being submitted to open the season early. I do not have word yet. Give us call or watch the news for an announcement.

Thanks For Checking In, Pray For Our Coast If You Will.
God Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

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Courtney With A Steinhatchee Red She Helped Captain Steve Reel In

Courtney With A Steinhatchee Red She Helped Captain Steve Reel In

A Bucket Full Of Redfish And Trout

A Bucket Full Of Redfish And Trout

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This Last Week Has Been Great!

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

This last week has been great! Trout and Reds have showed up to play big time. We had Trout limits 3 of 4 days. The 4th day we could have if we would have stopped catching and releasing Reds up to 29″s. To top off those trips, 2 of the 4 days we had our over 20″ limit of Trout. Our best day, we brought 60lbs to the dock, Trout and Reds only.

Offshore has been good for all, Grouper, Snapper(no keep til 6/1), Kings, Cobia.

We continue to hope and pray to be spared oil impact, and today, all the reports indicate we may be spared. I read  today that there are 950 boats and 20,000 people working on the cleanup. Good Luck and God Bless their efforts.

Thanks For Checking In, Pray For Our Coast If You Will.
God Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

Beautiful Steinhatchee Redfish

Nice Umbrella, Beautiful Steinhatchee Redfish


And Why Do You Go To Steinhatchee?

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Offshore of Yankeetown Fishing Report With Good Friends

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

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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Cedar Key Off Shore Fishing Report for 7-31, 8-1, 8-2 Saturday

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Go Deep if You Want to keep

To Go Fishing in Cedar Key Call Hookedup Charters

To Go Fishing in Cedar Key Call Hookedup Charters

Cedar Key Fishing Report for 7-31, 8-1, 8-2 Saturday, The weather was a little hairy in the am, but it ended up turning out nice.

We started fishin in 45 ft, the grouper were biting good, but there were a lot of shorts, and mostly red grouper.

We then tried 55 ft, got few keepers there, but there sure are a ton of 19 inch red grouper out there. moved out to 70 ft and got the same results, talked to a few more guides and they had the same story.

Sunday, weather was perfect, I had a “sreach for new spots charter“, so we never went any deeper than 55 ft, caught a few keeper reds and 1 gag, but still another day of non stop short grouper, saw alot of bait pods, turtles, good bottom, also tried 38 ft on the way back in, you could barely get your line to the bottom before the red grouper were on your hook, all short but very fat and heavy.

I heard from another guide, who went to 80+ ft and did well with gags, reds and a few red snapper. So you can all the fun you want in close, but most of the keepers right now with these temperatures are out deeper.

 

Hope You Have Good Luck in All That You Do
Captain John 

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

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Captain Steve’s Fishing Report & His Luxury Problem

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Steinhatchee Fishing Reports from
Steinhatchee Scalloping Guide and Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll

pepperfish_key_galmour_shotHey Big Bend fisherman

I first want to mention the offshore fishing. It’s been great, especially now that red snapper are legal to keep.  I have seen some real nice catchs at the dock.

Inshore has been very productive as well. Trout have been big. Over 20″ fish have been common. These trout have been caught shallow and deep. Last week was quite hot, but we had a breeze every day, keeping it bearable.

I’m not sure how long they’ll be around, but we have been experiencing the “luxury problem” I have spoke of before- oversize reds-alot of them. I included some photos- 30-37 inchs. The 37″ weighed 17lbs on my BOGA scale.

I have not gotten in the water scouting scallops yet, but looking over the side of the boat, I’m seeing plenty.

God Bless and Good Luck Captain STEVE KROLL

Here are some photographs of the fish to big to keep. Captain Steve’s “luxury problem”.
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This Steinhatchce Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee, Florida Scalloping Guide
 Captain Steve of Pepper Fish Key Charters

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