Fishing Log

Fishing Log

 

Jan. 10, 2002 - Took 4 respectable yellow mouth trout at B/C Corner between sunset and dark on a white body, pink tailed jig.  The first fish I've caught since mid December, when Security clamped down on fishing from the connex boxes on the pier.  The fish were still biting when a tugboat captain and I got run off by a security guard (Lou Soto).  It was tough to leave before the bite was over.

Jan. 12, 2002 - A nice mess of yellow mouth trout and some large croakers, all taken at C-2-West on pink and white jigs.  The trout were all between 16 and 18 inches, and the last one weighed 2.5 lb. on a digital scale.  Small (3 ") bait shrimp just below the surface, were a good omen.

Jan. 13,  2002 - More trout and croakers taken, same spot same bait, working the jig slowly off the bottom.  The smallest fish I kept today was 15" with enough to give a nice mess of trout each, to Mac and Helga, Dave Fisher, some of Kathy's employees. I kept 4 nice trout for myself.  Still lots of bait shrimp and large schools of roe mullet in the water.

Jan. 23, 2002 - Happy Birthday, sister Sara-Nett!  Yesterday I caught 2 medium sized trout and a good croaker which I microwaved at work today for lunch with seasoned salt, pepper, lemon butter and capers, also brought a stuffed baked potato from home.  The connex box smelled like a seafood restaurant.  Also snagged 4 or 5 more trout after work today and released all of them.

Jan. 27, 2002 - Sunday - Caught a bunch of yellow mouth trout at C-2-West, on an incoming tide, using an 1/8th oz. jig with a pink and white body.  All fish between 14 and 18 inches, up to 2.5 lb.  Traded the mess of uncleaned fish to Dean Singleton for several certificates for free dinners at his restaurant.  A good trade.

Jan. 31 2002 - I caught another pile of excellent yellow mouth trout yesterday.  My arm is still tired from jigging.  With today's catch I filled a gallon ziplock bag with skinless, boneless fillets.  The largest fish weighed 2.69 lb. on a digital scale.  I traded the whole mess to Dean Singleton again for more fish and shrimp dinner certificates.  Sweet, and no laws are broken with our barter deals.  I love living in Mayport!