GiddyUp in Drydock but fall fishing looks promising
Capt. John GiddyUp-Bunch
September 28, 2008
Fort Myers - Saltwater Fishing Report
My 23FT Andros is in dry dock. They say (whoever they might be) there is "No Perfect Boat." I have owned Pathfinders, Mako, and Back Country. Let me state the following without reservation. The Andros 23 Cuda comes as close to perfection as one can expect. 2 simple changes are being made to my boat. Rod Storage and angle of my Rocket Launchers. Increasing both and Baby "I am there." She floats in 10" of water and operates nearshore flawlessly. We will be reunited in Tue. My next charter is Wed. (By the way, Andros is a small family owned business in Sarasota. They build each boat with a custom approach. Think of a Panga built like a Hatteras)
Before she was pulled up to Sarasota..........
Redfish: Pine Island Sound is well represented especially North along the East Wall.
Snook: Nobody but me seems to be trolling the residential canals. To this end, I'm eating Snook fingers at Berts Bar with my buddies. They cook some wicked lightly fried fish at this Matlacha institution.
Spanish: They are near the passes and nearshore reefs. The action is fast and furious. Slap on ice as soon as you catch them. Fry at 375. Everyone will guess SNAPPER.
Grouper: This year will be the return of the great grouper trolls of the past. Can you imagine anything easier for a charter captain? Dragging lures and scoring Grouper. BUT YOU MUST KNOW WHEN, WHAT LURES, AND WATER COLOR based on water color and clarity. The right knots and the right invisible leader. Florida Sportsman Magazine says that yours truly has it down "to a science." Hmmmmmmmm. Trust me. Direction as it pertains to tidal flow, moon phase, and trolling speed/depth are just some of the considerations.
When it gets hot, I'll let you know. PS. If you go try dragging lures, ALWAYS have one dedicated rig ready for COBIA. I love the eels made by Felmlee. "GiddyUp"
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