THE SUNSHINE STATE

June 25, 2010 - Due to the fact that we have many customers that enjoy frequent visits to Florida either on fishing junkets, vacations, visiting relatives or simply own 2^nd homes, I’ve decided to publish the recent experiences of Lower Forty customer, Ron Pasternak. Ron sends us the following report… 

“Jim... Had a good trip to Sanibel...however if we rented a condo in hell, it would have been cooler.”

“Never got into tarpon for 2 reasons: 1. The snook fishing was great... saw 200 to 300 a day... they were really closed mouthed until I fortunately ran into a very helpful and experienced snook fisherman who tutored me for a day (he was full of knowledge, gimmicks and one of the nicest guys I have ever met)... next day caught a bunch using his techniques and knowledge. 2. Tarpon were reportedly in Pine island Sound... however reports also said that there were at least a thousand large (8 to 14 ft) hammerheads following them. The guy said that aerial views confirmed the info. So... I pictured being fortunate to hook a tarpon while in a 12 ft kayak, a 1/2 mile offshore and bringing the tarpon to the side AND… I wound up being a coward.”

“We plan on going back next June is I get enough consult work to pay for the trip... maybe 2 weeks this time."

By the way...most snook were 2 to 3 ft off shore... unbelievable!!! Crystal Sminnow worked great as well as a fly I tied that matched the hatch.”

THE PISCATAQUA
The follow report was filed by all species angler, Jeff Scales… 

“ I fished the Piscataqua River with Chris Martin and his father Friday night from their boat, we each picked up a couple of schoolies but saw more schoolies than we could count. My fish came on an all black bunny fly swung in the current on a grain line. The fish were plenty active up top though, next time I'll be prepared with a floating line.”

Good fishing and safe wading,

JB