Caught in a fishing sting by base security:

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 - After making a couple of casts from F-Pier during lunch, I was converged on by a security boat, several trucks, and security squad of about 7 or 8 sailors brandishing automatic shoulder weapons.  After having my badge, driver's licence, and truck registration checked, I was informed that I would be be logged into the base computer as a "repeat offender" for fishing in unauthorized areas, and any future incidents would result in my being charged with trespass, having my badge confiscated, having my sticker scraped, and being escorted off base.  That would also be the end of my job.  I kept my job, but here is where my Fishing Log ends.

Fishing Log

Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 - Took a 17" flounder from the rocks at Foxtrot Pier on a falling tide.  Cleaned the fish and sent it along with Kathy's friend Cristen to cook up for her husband.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003 - The Navy has started to fence off B/C Corner. I released a big bluefish I hooked during lunch.  The fencing crew was impressed by how well the bluefish fought, but also informed me that this area will be inaccessible (fenced in) within a few days or so.

Monday, Aug. 8, 2003 - Took a 15" flounder near the Foxtrot rocks just after work.  Poles for the fence at B/C Corner are already up.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 - Sauteed up Monday's flounder with a mess of shrimp last night.  Lost a medium trout at Fox Rocks.  Noticed a school of big 'summer-run' mullet in the cove.  Will bring my big castnet to work tomorrow.

Friday, Aug. 15, 2003 - Set up inside the fence on Foxtrot with my 10 ft. net, and waited for dolphins to drive the mullet toward me.  Made a hurried throw and netted 14 or 15, 2 lb. fish, then eased quietly back out the gate.  Sauteed shrimp and scallops up for dinner, then cleaned and seasoned up the mullet for smoking.

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003 -  Smoked up Friday's catch Saturday afternoon, then hit another big school of mullet Sunday, and hauled in about 50 lb. of fresh fish.  Gave away a bunch of smoked fish at work on Monday, then started preparing Saturday's catch for the smoker.  Lots of work.

Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 - Took 2 flounder at Fox Rocks this morning, one was 20 inches long and the other was about 18 inches long.  Came back in the afternoon and snagged another flounder in the same spot.  B/C Corner is all but fenced off.

Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003 - Made a couple of throws with the castnet after work today.  Hauled in a cooler full of big mullet which I gave to Wally.  Also gave him a flounder.

Wed. Aug. 27, 2003 - Spotted a large school of mullet feeding on the swill coming from a garbage grinder aboard the USS Vicksburg.  Also saw a flounder in shallow water near Foxtrot, but it was Kathy's birthday, so I skipped the fish and took Kathy, her mom, her daughter (Jessica) and grandson (Mason), to the Casa Marina restaurant for dinner.  Nice party.

Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003 - Fished with Bobby Hogue at Foxtrot Cove today.  I took a 17 in. flounder outside the fence on a jig, then caught a 19 to 20 in. flounder inside the fence on a live finger mullet that Bobby gave me.  Using live bait, he outfished me by landing 5 or 6 large flounder, the largest being 26 in. long.  I took my 2 fish home and fed them to Kathy and her girlfriends, with sauteed shrimp and rice.

  

Wednesday, July 1, 2023 

Fishing Log 

July 1, 2003 - Released a big ladyfish before work. 

July 11, 2003 - Forgot to rig my landing net and lost a 2 to 3 lb. flounder during lunch at B/C Corner.

July 16, 2003 - Released a large bluefish at B/C Corner before work. During lunch I made two casts, outside the fence at Foxtrot Cove, and landed two medium sized flounder. Kept both. After work I released 2 blues and 2 ladyfish from the same spot. 

July 18, 2003 - From the rockside seawall of Foxtrot Cove, I landed two very nice flounder, (one 18" and one 20") after work. 

July 19, 2003 - I caught another 7 flounder at Fox Cove.  Took them to Bret's party and served them up with mango salsa.  Jessica took the uncooked filets home Sunday.

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Monday, June 2, 2003 - Took a 3.5 lb. flounder at B/C Corner on a chartreuse metal flake, twisty tail jig, on a red .25 oz. head.  The fish measured 21 inches.  Blackened same on the grill and served it up with mango salsa:

3 diced ripe mangos
one chopped bunch of fresh cilantro
one 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 chopped red onion 
2 finely chopped seedless jalapeno peppers
blend with a little virgin olive oil

June 11, 2003 - Before work I hooked a small croaker that was attacked by a large bluefish.  I managed to reel in only the croaker's head.  Everything aft of the croaker's gill plates was gone.

Thursday, June 12, 2003 - Released a small croaker at B/C Corner, taken before work on a pink tailed Christmas tree jig, on a red .25 oz. head.

Friday, June 13, 2003 - Caught and released a 14 " croaker on my first cast - same details as above.  Nothing more after that.

Monday, June 16, 2003 - Another 15-16" croaker at B/C Corner before work.  Same particulars as above.

Wed. June 18, 2003, - Watched a panicked toadfish trying to evade a school of blues that had chased it up off the bottom.

Except for one good flounder, this has been a disappointing month. 

 

 

         

Fishing Log

Thursday, May 1, 2003 - With little wind on the water this morning, I had expected some fast action, but got no bites.  Visited the same spot after lunch and hauled out a 2.5 lb. trout.  No hook-ups after lunch but was treated to a mountain of fried fish at the Marine Science Center's annual cookout.  With a belly already full of  fried fish, I took the trout I caught today and filets from yesterday over to my dad's house.  Life in the village is sweet.

Friday, May 2, 2003 - Lost one, tossed one, and kept 3 medium sized trout before work. Nothing more at lunch, but the first fish after work got much heavier after the first run.  A bluefish had attacked the first (hooked) fish but both shook off at the seawall.  I landed one more trout and then went to the house.

Sunday, May 4, 2003 - I jigged up and landed 2 trout, a croaker and a sea bass at B/C Corner, and lost a triggerfish at the same spot.

Monday, May 14, 2003 - I lost 3 jigs before sunrise, figured that I'd been cut off by ribbon fish.  By noon, word was out that the basin was full of big schools of large bluefish, especially around Foxtrot Cove.  Bluefish not ribbon fish, had been the culprits

May 27, 2003 - Released a big croaker and a 13 inch red grouper at B/C Corner, after work.

May 28, 2003 - Picked up two, 17 inch trout at B/C Corner before work on a chartreuse jig.  Offered a wide variety of live and artificial baits to fish in Foxtrot Cove with (surprisingly) no takers.

May 29, 2003 - Caught two more 17 inch trout on a jig at B/C Corner before work.

  

Fishing Log

April 12, 2003 - 16 in. yellow mouth trout taken at B/C Corner.

yellow mouth trout

April 17, 2003 - Kept a medium size spanish mackerel, same spot.  

spanish mackerel

April 18, 2003 (Good Friday) - 8 yellow mouth trout and 2 bluefish, all taken before work, between 06:00 and 06:20 at B/C Corner, using a chartreuse jig with a red head.

bluefish

April 19, 2003 - Still using a chartreuse metal flake jig with a .25 oz. red head, I caught a 20 in. 2.88 lb. yellow mouth trout at B/C Corner.  A nice fish, big enough to feed two people.

Wed. April 30, 2003 - Lost one (trout), tossed one (ladyfish), and kept three y.m. trout at B/C corner, between 6:00 and 6:25 AM.  All fish taken on a chartreuse twisty tail jig with a red .25 oz. head.  The trout I kept were between 13 and 17 inches long. The ladyfish was about 24 inches.  No fish caught during lunch break.

ladyfish

  

   

 

Fishing Log 

Some of my grandfather's old tackle.

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2023 - Caught and released a 13 inch yellow mouth trout at B/C Corner.

Monday, Feb. 24, 2023 - Landed a 13 or 14 in. trout on a jig after work at C-1-West, then hooked another on the second cast.  Got worried about the security patrol, released the fish and left.  The last unfenced section of the pier left is now between B/C Corner and C-1-West, a highly visible, high traffic spot; and security patrols have worsened.  

Tue. Feb. 25, 2023 - On my way back to lunch I stopped at B/C Corner just long enough to catch and release one small trout before Security moved in my direction (a 'hit & run').  I know there are fish there, but just can't get at them.

Thu. Feb. 27, 2023 - Just before lunch Security had a vehicle parked at C-1-W, blocking any fishing there.  I slipped down to B/C Corner and had two heavy bumps on as many casts, then moved on.  After lunch the security guy was gone.  I landed and kept 6 trout (15 to 16 in. each) and lost several more.  The cold water has, I believe, slowed down their metabolism, making them respond better to a slower presentation. Not a bad day, really.

Fri. Feb. 28, 2023 - Hooked and released another trout at B/C Corner just before dawn, but didn't hang around to collect any more.

This reel has an old leather thumb drag.

This reel has a star drag and thumb drag combo. 

Monday, March 10, 2003 - Made 3 casts at B/C Coroner and landed 3 medium sized trout, on a white jig with a pink tail.  Took them to my father's house.  He gave me some of my grandfather's old cane rods and reels from his days as a charter boat captain in Miami.

Friday, March 28, 2008 - Landed another 15 in. yellow mouth trout at B/C Corner. 

 
 

 

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Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003 - Caught a medium size croaker at C-1-W that I gave away, and kept another croaker and 3 yellow mouth trout (13 to 17 in.) all caught on jigs at B/C Corner.  This is the last unfenced area on the basin to fish from now.  The little pier and the rip-rap east of C-2 has also been closed.  I did manage to access the new tug basin near the end of Foxtrot.  I my have been the first person to fish it.

Tue. Jan. 21, 2003 - Caught a fat, 15 in. (y.m.) trout at B/C Corner on my first cast, a beautiful fish with deep gold colored sides.  I made two more unproductive casts, and decided to let the first fish go.  She hit the water and made a very quick, strong recovery.  GO GIRL!

Sun. Feb. 23, 2003 - Hooked and released a 13 in. yellow mouth trout at B/C corner.  The fishing has slowed as the water temp drops.

Mon. Feb. 24, 2003 - Landed a 13 or 14 in. trout, jigging at C-1-W after work, hooked a second fish and released both.  Base security patrols have become more bothersome.  I make two or three casts and move, which makes catching a mess of fish difficult.

Tue. Feb. 25, 2003 - landed and tossed a small trout at B/C corner during my lunch break. 

Thu.  Feb. 27, 2003 -  A security vehicle was blocking access to C-1-W, so I made a quick stop at B/C Corner where I got 2 good bumps on as many casts and left.  Returned later and landed 6 trout between 15 and 16 in. in short order.  Kept them.

Fri. morning, Feb. 28, 2003 - Returned to B/C Corner just before dawn, landed and tossed and a small trout on my first cast, but didn't linger.  That is a hot spot right now, but ...  

   

Fishing Log

Sat. Nov. 9, 2002 - Was called back to work Oct. 25, and am getting less fishing time in now.  Took a 19 inch, 3.31 lb. flounder at the C-2 seawall, east of the fence, on a live finger mullet, during the incoming tide.

Thu. Nov. 14, 2002 - High tide at the mid notch, between the B/C corner and C-1-W, I took 2 nice 16 inch yellow mouth trout and a medium croaker.  Lost about a 30 inch redfish for not having my landing net rigged up.  All fish hooked on a twisty tail jig.

Fri. Nov. 15, 2002 - Two more good sized yellow mouth trout, taken at the same spot as yesterday.

Sat. Nov. 30, 2002 - Fished with Ashley in his boat.  Bought a $14.00 saltwater fishing licence (hated that) and about $13.00's worth of Live fiddler crabs and mud minnows for a very slow day of fishing.  We caught one 15 inch speckled trout, a large male blue crab, and nothing else.  Too much wind and tide to fight.

sheepshead

Sunday Dec. 1, 2002 - Caught a 3 lb. sheepshead and Little Richard gave me another.  Both fish taken from  pier at the Navy's steam plant on the St. Johns River.

Mon. Dec. 2, 2002 - Took a 16 in. flounder on a twisty tail jig after work at B/C Corner.  With yesterday's catch it yielded a quart ziplock bag full of filets.

Wed. Dec. 4, 2002 - Picked up a 17 in. trout jigging at B/C corner, a very pretty fish.

Dec. 23 2002 - At the B/C corner: caught 2 medium size yellow mouth trout and a large croaker, all taken on jigs.  Gave the whole mess to a lagger (craftsman) I work with.

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Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002 - Overcast day with a light cool breeze.  Took a 22 inch, 4.09 lb. flounder at the seawall near the little fishing dock at C-2-E, on a live finger mullet.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 - Took an 18 inch, 2.5 lb yellow mouth trout at B/C Corner, by the tugs, just before lunch, and a 3 pound flounder at the same place at 4:30 PM.  Both fish taken on live finger mullet.  The Spanish Lady took a top of the slot redfish from the little fishing dock on the riprap, east of C-2.  I took several pictures of her with her fish with a little throwaway camera.  She was a bit shy about it at first, but I think she'll be happy with the pictures when I have them developed.

Saturday, Oct 19, 2002 - An 18 inch, 2 lb. flounder, taken at C-2-E seawall, outside the fence, on a live finger mullet.

gag grouper

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 - Took another 18 inch flounder from same spot as above.  Also released a 12 to 13 inch flounder and a 15 or 16 inch gag grouper there.

  

Fishing Log

Tuesday, October 1, 2002 - Took a 17" flounder from the little pier on the riprap at the east end of C-2.  The tide was incoming, with an overcast sky and a stiff seabreeze.  Chop on the water made baitfish hard to spot.  The Spanish lady gave me some of her bait and a nice mangrove snapper.  She kept a 19" flounder which I was happy to help her land.

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002 -  I caught a 26.5 inch, 6.01 lb. redfish on a live finger mullet from the seawall at the east end of C-2, on an incoming tide.  The fish smoked the drag and made several strong runs through barnacle encrusted pilings and oil booms that really tested the line.  I was afraid I'd hooked a big jack or a stingray, but it turned out to be a beautiful fish with a gold coppertone color and 13 spots on each side.  I also had a medium sized flounder, already landed, that flopped off the seawall and back into the water.  Still a good day.  I already have some live bait stashed @ B/C corner and plan to get an early start tomorrow.

Friday, Oct. 4, 2002 - Managed to land a very big jack crevalle at B/C corner that strippred my spool almost down to bare metal.  Returned after lunch with more live bait.  Hooked up on my second bait and landed a 6.5 pound, 26 inch flounder.  I lifted her almost 2 ft. off the bottom before she kicked.  Also landed another 17 in. flounder with my last bait of the day.  Took one side of yesterday's redfish and today's smaller flounder by my dad's house, cooked the other half of the redfish for Kathy, and saved the big flounder for other meals.  We are heading down to St. Petersburg tomorrow, and will take a rod and an ice chest for the trip.  I love fishing in October.  

October 5, 2002, Saturday in St. Pete - Spent the night in the Anchor Motel on Treasure Island.  Ate a "Sundown Special" at Leverock's Restaurant at the south end of the island, then caught a 16 in. speckled sea trout on a live shrimp from the motel dock after dark.

stone crab

Tue. Oct. 8, 2002 - Caught a medium croaker, a stone crab, and a 16 in. flounder, just outside the fence at C-2-E.  Gave it all to Black Mary (who works at FTCYLANT) and fishes that spot every day during her lunch break.

Wed. Oct. 9, 2002 - SKUNKED at same location as above (C-2-E).

Thu. Oct. 10, 2002 - 16.5 in. flounder and a small red grouper also both taken at C-2-E on live mullet, just before high tide.

Fri. Oct. 11, 2002 - Caught a 14.5 inch flounder from the small fishing pier outside the fence at C-2-E, which I gave to Jimmy the security guard.  He caught his own 22-23 inch flounder a few minutes later.  Kathy took me out to dinner at Slider's Seafood Restaurant.

 

 Fishing Log

Sept. 16, 2002, Monday - Picked up an 18" to 19" flounder, just outside the fence at C-2-E, using a live mullet on the incoming tide.  Also released a smaller flounder at the same spot.  We plan to serve to Kathy's mother flounder Saturday, with lobster tail which she's never tasted.

Sept. 23, 2002 - Caught a 2.87 lb flounder from the seawall, just outside the fence, at the east end of C-2-E.  Returned after lunch and landed a 6.75 pound, 24 inch flounder at the same spot.  Had to play the fish with one hand and rig the landing net with the other.  Ice compliments of Earl Industries and North Florida Shipyards' ice machines.

Sept. 24, 2002, Tuesday - Overcast and rainy.  Picked up another 19 inch flounder at the same spot as above.  Took that fish to Mac and Helga.  Returned to the same place and caught another 4.77 lb. flounder, then moved down to B/C Corner where I caught 3 large yellow mouth trout, all between 16 and 19 inches long.  A great day.

Sept. 25, Wednesday, 2002 -  Gave Mac and Helga a trout, several mangrove snapper, and a small red grouper.  Lost an estimated 4 lb. flounder this morning at the riprap seawall at the end of C-2.  Upgraded the line on my reel from 14 to 24 lb. test, to compensate for the hangs and rough bottom.

Friday, Sept. 27, 2002 - Took a 17 or 18 inch flounder on a live mullet, just before high tide, from the seawall, just south of the C-2 fence line.  Watched Bobby Hogue clean an impressive catch of flounder (ten or so) he'd caught from the seawall at Foxtrot Cove, just before high tide.  All of his fish weighed between 2 and 5 pounds each.  I took a large flounder over to Jessica's house, and gave Bob Kirk the 4.77 lb. flounder I caught Tuesday.

Fishing Log

Sept. 3, 2002 - Caught a 16" trout last week, several jacks this week, and 2 big topsail cats from the La Cruise dock on the outgoing tide.  Tried to eat the catfish - a bad idea.  The meat was similar to a freshwater cat, but denser and more rubbery.

Sept. 4, 2002, Wed. - Took a 23 inch, 4 lb. flounder on a live mullet @ B/C Corner, near the tugs, just before high tide.  Also picked up a very large jack crevalle @ C-2-W on a live mullet.  Released same.

Sept. 6, 2002, Fri. - 22", 4 pound flounder from the seawall @ C-2-E, on a live mullet during a falling tide.  Also helped a black woman (Ms. Mary) land a nice puppy drum during her lunch break.

Sept. 9, 2002, Labor Day - Took another 22" flounder on a live finger mullet at B/C Corner.

grey triggerfish

Sept.10, 2002 - A beautiful September day with just enough of a NE breeze to dry the sweat.  The water was perfectly clear with live bait and table fish everywhere.  I caught a 15" gag grouper and a 14" Mangrove snapper on live mullet @ B/C Corner.  I moved down to C-1-W where a 13" triggerfish was swimming around my bait bucket.  I managed to snag it with my landing net just before getting run off by a boatload of security personnel.  Stopped by North Florida Shipyards to top off my cooler with some free ice before leaving the base.  

Sept. 11, 2002 - Picked up 2 more small gag grouper from Singleton's dock, here in the village, using live finger mullet on an outgoing tide.

Sept 15, 2002 - A rainy Sunday afternoon.  Cooked up the last of the snapper, grouper and triggerfish on a small covered charcoal grill I bought at Publix for $10.00.  Used hickory nuts (for smoke) and fresh herbs to season the fish.  They were delicious, so is life in Mayport. 

 

  

Fishing Log

Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002 - Hooked a 24 inch ladyfish at C-1-W, that fought like a red, also foul hooked a croaker.  Released both.  No flounder yet, air and water temps still hot.

Monday, Aug. 5, 2002 - Lost about a 2 to 3 lb. flounder at B/C corner for not rigging my landing net before a made my first cast.  Hookup made on a Mr. Whiffle jig tail.

Aug. 6, 2002 - Took a 2 ft. barracuda on a Mr. Whiffle jig tail at B/C corner.

Aug. 16, 2002 - Caught a big yellow jack at C-1-W.  A real line stripper.  Marinated filets in papaya/pineapple juice, with a little soy sauce, cayenne pepper and minced garlic.

Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002 -  The Kennedy Battle Group returned today after a 6 mo. deployment.  Traffic was a zoo, skipped fishing.  Mason came over tonight.  I boiled corn on the cob, shrimp ($4.00 a lb. heads off), and grilled the jack filets.  After dinner I took Mason down to Singleton's dock where he caught and released 5 sailors' choice, insisting on no help.  Restaurant patrons clapped and cheered his performance.

Aug. 21, 2002 - Fished C-2-W despite heavy carrier security.  Caught and released a big blue and several small sea bass during low tide.  Weather still very hot.

 

 

 Fishing Log

Saturday, July 6, 2002 - I took Mason down to Singleton's dock where he caught his first fish.  His first was a mangrove snapper, the next three were sailors' choice.  All were about the size of my hand.  I baited the first hook, but the boy made all of his own casts, managed all of his own hook sets, and landed all 4 fish by himself.  He was very serious about wanting NO HELP!

Friday, July 26, 2002 - I hooked a 15" gag grouper about high tide, just before lunch, at C-1-W.  He hit a chartreuse, soft plastic, metal flake twisty tail, on a red, .25 oz. jig.

Came back after lunch and spotted the same big barracuda that I have frequently seen over at Foxtrot Cove.  I tossed a jig just over his nose that spooked him off.  Also fowl hooked and released several sailors' choice, and lady fish.  Gave the grouper to Mikey Q. who gifted me a pint jar of real moonshine earlier this week.*  The weather has been hot, with temps in the low to mid 90's every afternoon.

* Amazingly good stuff from the mountains of North Georgia: gin clear, with a smell and taste very much like tequila.

Fishing Log

Saturday, June 1, 2002 - Picked up a 16.5" flounder @ C-1-E this morning, stuffed it with feta cheese, spinach, bell pepper and onion.  It was a big hit at Bob Kirk's party.  Glad that the flounder are back.

Tuesday, June 18, 2002 - Yesterday I caught and released a 15" trout @ B/C Corner.  Hooked another today (about the same size) which I tried to land without a net.  A bad choice.

June 20, 2002 - Picked up a nice trout at B/C Corner before work, but got run off by Security.  The conditions were ideal, but I tossed back the fish and secured fishing for the rest of the day.

Sunday, June 23, 2002 - Released a bluefish @ C-2-W that measured 16" to the fork.  The fish fought well with several strong runs and arcing leaps.  The rain has stopped, but it's still muggy with a stiff East wind and muddy water.

June 24, 2002 - The notch at C-1-West was covered up with ladyfish today.  They fight like miniature tarpon, but aren't much of a table fish.  The rain stopped again, bringing on the muggies and lots of mosquitos.

June 30, 2002 - Released a bluefish at B/C Corner, a disappointing month for table fish.

 Fishing Log

Thursday, May 16, 2002 - Kept a 16 or 17 in. trout taken at C-2-W just after lunch, and a medium sized croaker taken just after work, same spot.  Released a medium jack, a large blue, some sailor's choices, and several small croakers.

Friday, May 17, 2002 - Picked up a 15 to 16 in. trout at B/C Corner.  Cooked up a nice meal of Fish and Cajun rice with shaved almonds.  We finally got some badly needed rain today.

Friday, May 24, 2002 - Hooked a large ladyfish after work at B/C Corner.  It jumped 5 or 6 times.  I had to land it to unhook the jig.  It measured 19" to the fork of the tail.

Friday, May 31, 2002 - The flounder showed up this morning at B/C Corner, near the tugs.  I tossed one, lost 2, and kept a good sea bass I caught during lunch.  One of the flounders I lost was about a 2 pounder.

Yesterday after work I ran into CDR Conrad Chung, parked at C-2-W.  He's been gone for about 4 years, then ran into him again tonight at Sliders.  He ate with us: Kathy, me, Bob Kirk, Steve Louks, and Conrad.  Also ran into Desmond waters and his wife there, a great evening.

Last Saturday was Labor Day Weekend.  We had a big family cookout with hamburgers, corn on the cob, and a big redfish, slathered with butter and herbs, cooked whole on the grill.  

Fishing Log

Wednesday, May 1, 2002, Predawn - Returned a 15" y.m. trout & a topsail cat @ B/C Corner.  Both taken on a jig.

May 2, 2002 - A Jack, a spot and a 15.5" y.m. trout @ B/C Corner.  Took the trout to my mother.

Friday, May 3, 2002 - Working the north side of the basin I hooked 3 medium sized croakers and a medium size y.m. trout. Tossed the first croaker and lost a better trout @ C-2-W.  The fish I kept yielded a marginal mess.  The croakers tasted better than the trout.

Saturday, May 4, 2002 - Had 2 predawn hookups @ B/C Corner with something big and slow (3 to 7 lb.?), but never turned it.  The same thing happened @ C-2-E after work.  Nothing to put into the box.  Base Security is making a pest of itself again about fishing.  Have also been spotting manatees, sea turtles and some very large bluefish (27 to 30") just below the surface of the water.

Monday, May 5, 2002 - Tossed back a small flounder taken on a jig @ C-2-W, after work.

May 9, 2002 - Tossed back a medium coroker from B/C corner before work.  I think the yellow mouth trout are gone.

Tuesday, May 14, 2002 - Released a small croaker, pre dawn, @ B/c Corner.  Released medium y.m. trout and croaker @ C-2-W, after work.  I'd like to be working the leeward corners of the piers which are no longer accessible due to increased security surveillance implemented around the base.  Water temp. is up to 78 degrees F. 

Wednesday, May 15, 2002 - Released a sailor's choice (C-2-W), and a croaker at B/C corner.  Nothing much for the table lately.

 

 

 

Fishing Log

April 16, 2002 - Took 4 nice trout, a medium croaker, and a small ribbon fish.  The first trout was taken pre-dawn @ B/C corner (lost several others).  The rest of the catch was taken just before 'Colors,' again losing several fish to poor hook sets.  Gave some of the catch away to Russell Downey's friend Wendell, who showed up just as I'd finished cleaning the fish.

Wednesday, April 17, 2002 - Nailed 3 big trout, pre-dawn @ B/C corner, and took a 4th @ C-2-W notch after work.  Took today's uncleaned trout to Connie (my sister) and Bobby (her husband), and dropped off some fillets from Monday at my Mother's house.  Sold the ribbon fish to B&M Bait and Tackle Shop for $2.00.  Had a good day and didn't have to clean any fish.

Friday, April 19, 2002 - I didn't fish yesterday because I bruised some ribs at work.  Am not scheduled to work again until Monday, but felt well enough to fish the north side of the basin, between 4:30 and 5:00 PM.  Released 2 trout, a croaker, a flounder, and a Jack, all under 14 inches.  Rudy the roach dog killed 3 biggies in the house tonight.

Saturday, April 20, 2002 - Caught a 14.5 inch croaker and a spanish mackerel, 17 inches to the fork of the tail.  Cooked both of them on a cookie sheet, over an open fire at Kathy's pottery building.

Monday, April 22, 2002 - Tossed back a 13.5 in. trout I caught just after work @ B/C corner, wind out of the West, with an incoming tide.  Also made a few casts before work at the same place, with only one small tap.  With temps already reaching into the low 90's during the day, the trout may be leaving.

April 27, 2002 - Hooked a medium size croaker @ C-1-W, and gave it away.  Wind out of the NE, on a falling tide - action slow.

April 30, 2002 - Pitched back 2 medium sized croakers at B/C corner