I'ts been windy so far, my son missed landing a few corvina yesterday; Daughter walks down to video the action and catches this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK7RjRfMT_4
Landed one small gulf grouper this early this afternoon, lost several others. We've been fishing out of the inflatable. Hopefully tomorrow we be able to get out.
No wind at all, the noise was from a squadron of pelicans flying over; they're like geese, when they set there wings for a dive its extremely noisy. Need earplugs.
We were throwing Kastmasters off the Encanto Beach.
I've several inflatables (10 and 14 footer), depending on the amount of folks/water conditions/travel distance (horsepower/speed needs). I'll post some pics, Kenny might have some the the 14 footer.
Hardware Store??? Best one I've heard yet! Hah!
Yup, Kenny and I've been in some real ugly water in that boat; there's a reason why the Australian Life Guard uses inflatables for rescue when its ugly.
Rocket launchers in an inflatable... Don't ya' know, flames and hypalon don't mix well. Geezzzz, some folks just don't think.
Actually the boat is a lot of fun, especially since we can launch from just about anywhere, anytime. We'll usually stay within 10 miles of shore.
I dont know if Happy is kidding or just being a dick, but coming from someone who doesnt have anything to fish out of I would take that in a heartbeat.
~~~ Hey, Hey, ~~~ Mexico Joe, ~~~ Don & I are good friends, ~~~ have been for awhile, ~~~
~~~ so that should answer your inquiring mind ~~~ if I am kidding ~~~ "OR BEING A DICK" ~~~
~~~ oooooooooooooooooo DICK, ~~~ what language ~~~
~~~ :happy:
~~~ AKA ~~~ "THE GREAT WEETA" ~~~
There ya go HAPPY, now that wasn't so hard was it?... Watch out for the Joe though:-D.... He blasted this one guy, and without pulling any punches.:ham:
Sorry guys, lol Im still getting to know everyone and feel everyone out. Just saying, some people arent as fortunate. Looks like fun Kenny, hows the fishing been? Ill be down the weeknd of June 11 with the Blair Family, hopefully we will be doing some fishing. Let me know if you are going to be there that weekend.
nice boat kenny, do you use an outboard motor on that beast or just hooking up a trolling motor? i like that you can launch that boat virtually anywhere....ill be down the weekend of the june 11th and going to try and hook up with Ric Hammer like we did last year and get into some more big fish : ) hope hes available
nice boat kenny, do you use an outboard motor on that beast or just hooking up a trolling motor? i like that you can launch that boat virtually anywhere....ill be down the weekend of the june 11th and going to try and hook up with Ric Hammer like we did last year and get into some more big fish : ) hope hes available
That's Don's boat, and here's another great picture of him and his son.
Thanks for the comp Kenny,
Depending on the ocean conditions, distance to fishing location, and 2 to 4 fisherman aboard I'll hang either a 8, 25 hp. A 40 hp for pull toys, skiers.
Not sure what you mean Bill, the weight or bulk? l Usually I'll have the boat in shallow water and set the engine on the transom (engine in tilted position) and tighten the hold down screws. The engine is heavy, wouldn't want to set the skeg on my foot. The boat is a rocket with a 40. Goes scary fast.
Some day I am going to find the time to join you Don on one of those trolling trips from the small inflateable boats. That just looks like a blast. You posted once before but could you again post details on how you rig up for those trips?
The forty is not that heavy (its a 1992 johnson/evinrude =Johnrude short shaft), but I don't carry it far. Honestly I don't have a clue as to how much it weighs... probably better that way.
Ya' know Ric, I'll vary my tatics depending on the season. For instance I've only caught red snapper only over sandy bottoms and that's occured in late March, to mid April while trolling deep, 20 + feet. Cudas' seem to be plentiful in late Feb, early thru March, trolling shallow and fast. Corvina were more mid depth, 10 to 20 feet and we start hitting those mid May. Once again, we were trolling fast, usually above 5mph. Above 5 and we caught fewer sand bass, hooks probably rip through their mouths or poor hookups. For Sierras (May on) and Dorado (July-peanuts) we'll troll shallow and in our wake. Never caught a pargo before June. As you know, we target groupers, warmer months and we'll troll above 5mph. Cooler months and we slow down, even jigging at times. The cooler months (Nov. Dec. Jan.) have always produced the largest fish. For lures, go with Gene Kiras' book, "Baja Catch". BTW, a good GPS capable depth sounder is a must, I will not go on the water without one. Just like you discovered, certain spots will produce year after year.
Lastly, I've given up on using mono, can't troll deep enough with 25lb test, and lighter test we'd break fish off as they headed for their caves. Sure would like to head out with you, maybe this summer?
I am jealous.... Looking forward to Kenny's (Censured) report and Pics.[/QYes Lets see some pics. And if the wind would stop blowing down here right now I'd be out on the kayAk tryin to catch my own!!!!!!
I am jealous.... Looking forward to Kenny's (Censured) report and Pics.[/QYes Lets see some pics. And if the wind would stop blowing down here right now I'd be out on the kayAk tryin to catch my own!!!!!![/QUOTE]
Cky....I never have any luck from my kayak.What is your technique?
