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2/20/2007 |
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We are looking forward to the coming
of spring and the return of one of our |
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favorite visitors, King Mackerel.
King mackerel usually make their appearance |
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around the 15th of
this month, but more than a few will be taken before the main
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body of the school shows up.
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We have had a mild winter and all
through the season kings have been the hot |
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topic of many fishing along our
coast. We have been rewarded with many good |
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catches even though winter is not
the time we normally catch them. You never know |
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when a king might strike. As
anglers fishing for grouper drop a bait towards the |
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bottom a passing kingfish may hit
it during its decent, surprising the fisherman. If the |
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angler isn’t on the ball he may
end up with a tangled mess of fishing line on his reel |
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from the backlash. Of course, we
will soon be trying to catch kings and hopefully |
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won’t be as off guard. |
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In the mean time, we are looking to catch a few grouper and
snapper to bide |
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our time. Although grouper are
closed in Federal Water, we can still take them in |
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State Waters. The line begins at
9 miles from shore. As long as we stay short of 9 |
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miles, we will be alright. Be
sure to check on the laws and regulations before you go |
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out. The Marine Patrol won’t be
happy if they find you caught fish out of season or |
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under sized. |
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Closer to shore we are still making
good on the abundant silver trout that are |
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all along the Gulf beaches. It
isn’t hard to fill a cooler full of these small, but tasty fish.
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Just be selective and let the
little ones go until next year. Speaking of “little ones” this
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fish is one of the best to
introduce kids to the sport of fishing. The trout are more than
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willing to hit a baited hook, or
just about any small lure. So come on grandpa, gather |
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up the gang and take them
fishing! |
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Good luck and good fishing, Capt.
Larry |
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Copyright 2007 CLB |
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Capt. Larry Blue is
USCG
licensed full time charter boat operator and guide, |
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departing from The Kingfish Dock,
at “Gators on the Pass”, in
Johns
Pass - |
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Treasure Island . He is a member
of; The Maritime Consortium, The Florida |
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League of Anglers and The
Florida
Outdoors Writers Assn. For charter |
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information call:
727-397-3773
or 727-871-1058
cell OR |
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Capt. Joe:
727-678-2959. |
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