Tuesday, November 30, 2010

REDFISH SKUNKING #2
11/27/10
by Robin

I don't remember a year when I was skunked 3x in a row. I've not been very particular about checking weather, tides, fishing reports, etc to pick my days right for fishing so it serves me right.

It was few days after Thanksgiving and I didn't have much shopping this year, so we were hanging out at the house on Saturday while Daddy pulled holidays shifts. I have a girlfriend, "T", who is notorious for outfishing me with the inshore species, so when I saw she was heading out with bait & pole, I begged for her to let me tag along.

Thankfully, she let me before I got to tears. LOL

I'm not sure how to describe her little (somewhat secret) area. I don't want to give away her exact location, but let's just say, it was good backwater country. Down here, that means Gator Country.

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Not one time did I not feel safe, but I did keep my eyes peeled back for gator bubbles or marks or body armor. Seriously, I felt more cautious about all the bubbas than I did gators.

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The wind was kicking hard and temps drop 7 degrees from morning to noon. She caught 1 catfish, the other 3 poles in the water caught nothing. When the catfish are biting pack it in and traded that weather for hot cocoa.

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Maybe next time, we'll pick a day when the redfish are tailin' in front of us AND BITING. (How frustrating!)

Like "T", my friend and prayer partner said to her own son, "No fish is more important than friends." And that's what fishermen... um... fisherwomen.... have to focus on when we have skunking days like this.

I probably won't post up for a while again because the winds are high all week and school is back in session. Before I know it, we'll be off to visit the relatives!!

God bless & Happy Fishing!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

HAPPY CLAMS!!!
11/21/10
by Robin

Happy cows may come from California, but happy clams are from Cedar Key and cooked at my house!!!

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When Jack and I get homesick for the ocean, we treat ourselves to a couple pounds of shrimp and couple dozen middle-neck clams.

Look at this one sizzling in it's own juices (Renee, don't barf.)

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Chef Jack mesquite smokin' up a storm.

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Our cherished Kingsford (Shameless product endorsement!) mini-grill for such an occasion.

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Happy Clam #1 - well, he wishes he had a pound of everything for himself

He prefers to smother everything in Crystal's Hot Sauce & fake butter.

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Happy Clam #2 - learning how to appreciate seafood this past year

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Happy Seafood Eating!!

Support Commercial fishermen and eat seafood for Christmas holiday snacks!!! If you're local, stop by Atlantic Seafood for the freshest fish & shellfish.
SURF SKUNKING
11/22/10
by Robin

I'm a bit behind on blogs, so I'll date them.

Between bad weather, bad timing, bad regulations and saving money for vacation, we decided to head out for some surf fishing. Jack had been stuck in the house all weekend with a fever, too.

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As you can see, we arrived just after a storm left. Seas were high. Lots of water churning and no fish biting.

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So, instead of having lemons, I made some lemonade of the outing. Here are my handsome boys.

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They're really the best catch in the ocean anyhow.

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Happy Fishing!