The weather has finally changed for the better. It’s hot but at least the winds have laid down for now and we can get out and fish, seas were 1ft. The moon is at its fullest tonight and that can slow fishing down. Steve and Jake are from Arkansas and Scott lives in Orlando. We departed from the Inlet marina. We went and caught our bait before heading out. We caught a good mix of everything. Also netted some pogies behind the inlet. The plan was to do a little bottom fishing in 50ft. and come in and try for a Snook at the end of the trip. They caught there limit of Seabass and Jake caught a nice Red Snapper. I think they might of lost a few good ones as well. But what’s a fishing trip with out the story of the one that got away!

The Snook bite either was not happening today or I just showed up a little late and missed it. They did catch a couple of decent size Jacks that were fun. Over all it was a great day on the water with perfect weather and a great group! Thanks guys and well see you on Friday for trip #2

Fishing aboard the Second Shift with Capt. Forrest P.

Well lets just say it was rough.  I had a charter cancel so I decided to go fishing myself with a few friends. We left a little late though. On the way out it was nice until we reached about 7 miles out and the winds picked up. They were blowing straight out of the east. It quickly jumped up and we were taking a pounding. I was too close though to turn around, we were gonna at least make a drop or two. Once we reached the spot, we started fishing and caught all of the huge Sea Bass you could ask for. It’s pretty ridiculous that you can’t even keep Sea Bass. Well, at least were still allowed to drive a boat! lol.  Besides the endangered Sea Bass, the bite was slow. I did catch one Red Grouper that was a keeper! oh yea!, can’t keep those either!  The winds laid down a little and we fished for a few hours. No Cobia, and nothing to bring home and eat. Good thing!  I live in this free country where I can’t hunt fish and feed myself! It’s a Joke!

We left the Inlet Marina at 9 a.m. We caught our pinfish first.  A couple of  throws with the net and we were headed offshore. We fished the inshore bar for a bit and caught some nice large Seabass. Next stop was the 90 ft. stuff. We caught a few nice Red Snapper up to 12 lbs. A few small grouper. After a few stops Dave hooked the first Cobia. It was a 34 inch keeper. We ended up catching 9 Cobia, 3 were Keepers. It was a action filled day. The sun was out and the winds were calm. It didn’t seem like Jan. Great day!

Clint and his Family fished with me a few years back. The weather was nice but the seas were picking up. There was a light wind in the morning out of the S.E. We fished for a bit just outside the inlet. There was plenty of bait pods to get our greenies. Drake caught a Bonita. Clint was wanting to try his luck with a Goliath. I headed offshore just in time because once we made it out, the winds picked up. We slow trolled some lives and caught a few kingfish and a lot of Barracuda. After the family had there action, it was time for Clint to test his skills.Clint( The man) pulled it off. On his 3rd chance( hook up)he got a Goliath to swim away from the Buoy. 30 mins  later we landed a nice size Goliath. I love seeing and grabbing those sea monsters when there next to the boat. That was a very cool moment. Clint was so stoked to land it. Just seeing how happy he was, keeps me stoked. Another great Memory! Thanks again Clint and Tracy!