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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Steinhatchee Fishing GuideScalloping is such a refreshing summertime activity. We continue to pick up limits of the shellfish. In fact, the only day we did not get our limit was due to weather cutting our day short.

I included a photo of a water spout, which illustrates how quickly these summer storms can grow and become violent. We watched this storm and spout develop out of nothing but a small dark cloud in about 20 minutes.

Whether in the boat fishing or in the water scalloping, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the surrounding horizon.

Now a days, the marinas are good about monitoring radar and broadcasting a report on a local VHF channel when trouble is developing or approaching.

I fished two mornings last week before giving in to heat around 11am and jumping in to gather scallops.

We caught a half dozen Speckled Trout up 19″s and 10 or 12Sandtrout, a couple Spanish and we lost count the number of small sharks, Ladyfish, Bluefish and others. We fished with Gulps, various colors, in 8-12 foot grass flats.

We are having a wonderful summer here in Steinhatchee and consider ourselves blessed, not having any oil impact.

Come see us, the water is fine!
GOD Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL

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

A Steinhatchee Water Spout

A Steinhatchee Water Spout

A Steinhatchee Scalloping Cool Off / This is the way to beat the summer heat, have fun and get some good eats.

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“JAWS” IN THE GULF OF MEXICO!

Monday, July 12th, 2010

On Thursday and Friday of last week, July 8th and 9th, we fished both the outer markers of the Barge Canal, about 10 miles off the Citrus County Coast, and the Grass Flats near Levy County with similar results each trip. Plenty of fish to be caught, but not necessarily the species we prefer to target.

The markers were holding good numbers of Cobia, but they seem to be a little hesitant to bite, and the few we caught were under the 33 inch minimum length. I’m guessing the 86 degree water temps might have something to do with that. Also, the Goliath Grouper showed up, and made landing other fish more difficult than normal. I still get a kick out of watching the expressions on peoples faces when they have their first encounter with these 500 lb. plus monsters.

Speaking of monsters, Friday, just before pulling the hook, I took a look back behind the boat and saw what appeared to be a Bull Shark about 20 feet astern of us. I swear it was Jaws or at least a close relation. The first words out of my buddy Scott’s mouth were “We’re gonna need a bigger boat!”

Although we did get hooked up, it only took a few minutes before he broke us off. I don’t think I own any tackle large enough for a fish that size.

We only had a glance of it’s dorsal and tail fin, but there is no question in my mind that this leviathan was over 1000 lbs. Like Forrest said “You just never know what you are going to get”.

We ran up to the grass flats Friday morning for about an hour and caught Black-tip Sharks, Spanish Mackerel but no Trout.

Although the targeted species are getting harder to find, there is plenty of action. A great trip for the young ones who just want to catch a fish and are not too picky about the species.

Pictured below is Mike Sisco of Ocala with his first Cobia.

Till next time…see you out there.
Good Luck
Captain Nick

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

Mike Sisco With His First Cobia

Mike Sisco With His First Cobia

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Hey Gulf Lovers, We Are All Fine Here In Steinhatchee

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Sure we’re concerned about oil messing up our paradise. We are preparing for the worst and hoping and praying for the best.

Looking at the closure map, the closest oil is more than 150 miles away.

The Governor opened Scallop season 12 days early, Thanks to Pam Wessels (Chairman of our Chamber of Commerce Board), she wrote a letter to Gov. Christ and the Taylor County Board of Commissioners.

In the meantime, we’re fishing and scalloping. And booking more trips. My scallop calender is not where it should be for this time year. I know that many folks are taking a wait and see position, or planning vacations elsewhere. I certainly understand, but I would like to let everyone I speak to know that we’re here, and the water’s fine and the fish and scallops are fine too.

Ann, myself and family picked up 7 gals Sunday after Church and they shucked out a heavy 4 lbs of meat.

Speckled Trout and Redfish have been in their normal summertime patterns.

The Trout bite has been best deep, 6-12 feet.

Redfish bite has been best early, in the usual places, also on morning high tides when access is best and water is at it’s lowest of the day.

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

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

Steinhatchee Reds Make Everyone Smile

Dan & Mark With A Nice bag of Steinhatchee, Florida Scallops

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How Hot Is It ?

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Three days this week we either tied or broke the all time record highs here in Ocala, Florida.

Temps are soaring and the fish continue to bite both in the fresh and salt water. The saltwater bite is definitely better during the early morning hours. We’ve had no problem limiting out on Sea Trout and Cobia lately, as well as plenty of now targeted species, including Grunts, Mackerel, and Sharks.

The trick is to go early, and target days when the high tide is before noon time. Most of our fishing recently has been done in about 20 feet of water, off the Levy and Citrus County coast.

Thankfully the oil spill in the Gulf has not effected the fishing in our region.

We’re all saying our prayers that the “experts” will get it under control soon. Words can’t express the DISGUST we feel over the entire situation.

‘Till next time, see you on the water!

Remember, God Loves A Fisherman
Good Luck
Captain Nick

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

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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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