Thank you. Yeah, with the jackplate I do put a hurting on my props. I just try to be responsible and stay off of the grass flats, and only run in the common lanes and channels, or where I know it's just sand or mud bottom.
Great report! That first Red was mighty fine! WOW... that negative low water in the lagoon is scary! Hope it comes back up to normal soon. We're looking forward to seeing you out there one day!
Yes and no. While the low water does make it tough to get around, it also bunches the fish up in the deeper pockets. So, it's always a trade off. I'm sure we'll run into one another out there eventually. Actually, there is a mini rally in St Augustine on Saturday that I may go to.
Great video. I fished the goon the week before this, Monday through Friday. I have never fished it on a weekend. and now I see why I don't. But boy that water was low. Went out last week there and it was about a foot higher.
Thanks Eric! Went out today and the water was a lot higher. Back to more normal levels I'd say. I did notice that some of the areas that were crystal clear two weeks ago are now clouding up a bit.
I really haven't been seeing many reds by themselves. They are pretty much schooled up, so you're going to have to look at places where bigger groups are likely to be. Most of the schools I've seen in the past month haven't been in grassy areas. They seem to be gravitating to large, bare sandy holes.
you know sometimes that's fish I went out there last week I had same problem really low tide and I am fishing on a kayak almost walk to oh well like always nice video👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I hear ya. Even a kayak would have struggled in quite a few areas. The thing with a setup like mine is I can run several inches shallower than I can float at rest, so if there's 3" of water and the bottom isn't hard, packed sand or shell, I can get over it. But, if I have to stop...game over.
was that slippery Creek? Was nearly dried up this weekend and was to late before I noticed... little sore after pulling out of that one..did find fish all weekend, but couldn't access many normal areas..water clarity is great, but seeing how much grass is gone is depressing
No, it wasn't slippery, but I did run through there and it was low too. I was out this weekend also and the levels were actually quite a bit higher than this trip. You're right about the grass. Only time will tell how much comes back. Hopefully we'll be able to see it.
Entering Slippery where exactly? East or west end? If west, were you already past the sandbar, the slow speed sign or across Bissit Bay yet? If east, coming from the north or south? There's places to run aground all the way thru Slippery, so kind of need to pinpoint where you were a bit better and I'll try to help.
Not sure Justin. I don't put my transducer on in the lagoon. There's not much point. But Shipyard Canal is plenty deep to begin with so, I wouldn't worry about it.
Mine is a 1st generation Talon, so it is noisy. That's the only thing I don't like about it. The newer models are much quieter. Overall I like it a lot though, just wish it wasn't so loud.
Glad to see you didn't mess up your prop. Even on a busy crowded day it was a success. Congrats
Thank you. Yeah, with the jackplate I do put a hurting on my props. I just try to be responsible and stay off of the grass flats, and only run in the common lanes and channels, or where I know it's just sand or mud bottom.
Great report! That first Red was mighty fine! WOW... that negative low water in the lagoon is scary! Hope it comes back up to normal soon. We're looking forward to seeing you out there one day!
Yes and no. While the low water does make it tough to get around, it also bunches the fish up in the deeper pockets. So, it's always a trade off. I'm sure we'll run into one another out there eventually. Actually, there is a mini rally in St Augustine on Saturday that I may go to.
Good Video... Thank you for sharing. Great music by the way. Good weather...and fishing too. Wow, what a Rush! No pun intended.
LOL, thanks! That's not just Rush in there though. It's one of those rare mashups that I really liked.
I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
Well, thank you Bill. Appreciate the kind words.
Great video. I fished the goon the week before this, Monday through Friday. I have never fished it on a weekend. and now I see why I don't. But boy that water was low. Went out last week there and it was about a foot higher.
Thanks Eric! Went out today and the water was a lot higher. Back to more normal levels I'd say. I did notice that some of the areas that were crystal clear two weeks ago are now clouding up a bit.
Nice to see you posting again brother. The negative tides were definitely crazy, eh? Lowest I've seen all year!
Thank you George. This time of year I usually don't have time to post every week, but by April or so I should be able to.
Nice video! I went out Sunday as well on my Kayak. caught 10 speckle trout but no red in sight. Hopefully I get one this weekend.
I really haven't been seeing many reds by themselves. They are pretty much schooled up, so you're going to have to look at places where bigger groups are likely to be. Most of the schools I've seen in the past month haven't been in grassy areas. They seem to be gravitating to large, bare sandy holes.
Great video!
Take me with you! I go out of oak hill but never have success like that
Great stuff man! Keep it up!
This time of year is so tough for those of us without Gheenoes
Thank you! Sorry you don't have a Gheenoe. Have you tried finding areas you could wade?
I've got an old runabout that gets pretty skinny but nothing like a Gheenoe. Recently I've only had luck on the drop offs and deeper flats
Great video! Had the same problem running shallow where is usually water
You are right on. People were telling me they were running aground right in Slippery Creek, so thats crazy low.
you know sometimes that's fish I went out there last week I had same problem really low tide and I am fishing on a kayak almost walk to oh well like always nice video👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I hear ya. Even a kayak would have struggled in quite a few areas. The thing with a setup like mine is I can run several inches shallower than I can float at rest, so if there's 3" of water and the bottom isn't hard, packed sand or shell, I can get over it. But, if I have to stop...game over.
very cool vid, thumbs up
Thank you!
just picked up a new JLU Sport S. Want to get an LT25. How are these for towing behind the Jeep long distance? Im in Cntrl FLorida as well.
was that slippery Creek? Was nearly dried up this weekend and was to late before I noticed... little sore after pulling out of that one..did find fish all weekend, but couldn't access many normal areas..water clarity is great, but seeing how much grass is gone is depressing
No, it wasn't slippery, but I did run through there and it was low too. I was out this weekend also and the levels were actually quite a bit higher than this trip. You're right about the grass. Only time will tell how much comes back. Hopefully we'll be able to see it.
HaMm3r wondering if I was to far right entering slippery
Entering Slippery where exactly? East or west end? If west, were you already past the sandbar, the slow speed sign or across Bissit Bay yet? If east, coming from the north or south? There's places to run aground all the way thru Slippery, so kind of need to pinpoint where you were a bit better and I'll try to help.
HaMm3r southern side of bisset bay on west side, where you enter slippery
I have run slippery more times than I can count in the same exact path, shocked to see I couldn't pass, less than 6"-7"
Hey man, is there a kayak launch at riverbreeze? I haven't been up there in a while and don't remember.
Yes, there is a small dirt launch on the north side of the ramps. There's a big sign there and short trail maybe 10-15' down to the water.
HaMm3r awesome thanks.
How deep is shipyard canal right know
Not sure Justin. I don't put my transducer on in the lagoon. There's not much point. But Shipyard Canal is plenty deep to begin with so, I wouldn't worry about it.
Loving that gheenoe. I miss mine
Me too. There isn't a boat on the market I'd trade it for. I mean, there are a few others wouldn't mind owning, but I'd still keep this one.
I am thinking about getting a talon for my flats boat do u like them or would u recomend something else
Mine is a 1st generation Talon, so it is noisy. That's the only thing I don't like about it. The newer models are much quieter. Overall I like it a lot though, just wish it wasn't so loud.
Do a boat review video
What do you mean?
Always good to run into other gheeno owners on the water
what kind of lure were you using??
I believe I was using a zman shrimp most of the time on this trip.
do you use spook jr
Yes, I do. They work well.
Nice music choice know it well
I'm sure you recognize Rush, but did you notice the other song mixed in with it? It's a mashup that I like a lot.
Was it The Outfield?
HaMm3r oh yeah great mixing
You got it TJ!
Not my mix F86. Someone else put it together. I just extended it to fit the length of my video.
your font is hard to read
I've heard that once before from a good friend. He's blind in one eye and can barely see out of the other. I'm not making that up, either. Lol.