Matthew Boles caught this 8 lb. Redfish plus 5 others 3-8 lbs. and had 8 other shots on October 3rd. He just emailed the photo to us today - Thanks! And, speaking of Redfish, Tommy & Chris just came in for lunch a little while ago and stayed long enough to report that they caught and released 26 Redfish this morning, most in ankle deep water and they were headed right back out. (you KNOW what fishing guides do on their day off) Finally, our fall fishing is the way we expect it to be.

Nathan zoomed in this morning to tell me “They Thumpin’ on the Outside Beaches!!” Well, I was almost afraid to ask what that meant, but he went on to explain that in all he released nearly 100 fish yesterday including Redfish, Trout, Pompano, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel and Jack Crevalle. About half of them were Ladyfish he was catching on Fly - some kind of experiment? Our local Veterinarian & his wife fished with Chris yesterday with much the same results. They caught so many trout he even got brave and picked up the fly rod (first time in about 10-12 years) and was successful with it. I know they kept a few for supper - Hobson is a great cook.

Tommy spent the past 3 days with a client & good friend who started fishing with him in Key West when Tommy was still a teenager. The first day was a little frustrating weather-wise but by yesterday morning they were hooking Reds on Fly in very shallow water.

I hope it doesn’t offend our more conservation-minded anglers when I report on our Bayfishing guide’s successes. I am really proud of the job they do and the variety of fishing we can offer you. The majority of our guides and clients are sports fishermen and tend to mostly release their catch. Bayfishing appeals to those of our clients who like to catch & eat, and there IS crossover! When you read about the large numbers of fish caught, please keep in mind that Florida has very strict, very low daily catch limits and we adhere to the rules. (most of the fish are released) Hefty fines are levied against the anglers and the guides who break the law. We don’t! Anyway, when our flats guides were complaining that the Redfish had lockjaw last week, Chad and Adam and their guests were casting shrimp and wearing out their arms reeling in 40 to 50 Trout a day, a dozen or two Redfish, Tripletail, Flounder and Black Drum (had a 25 incher on 10/5). Don’t you wish you were here? Did I mention the clear, cool nights and the warm, sunny days?
C-ya!
Kathy Robinson

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