Snook fishing in Tampa Bay

[mmiklosz]

For the first time in my life, I went snook fishing. We were in Tampa Bay yesterday with a guide fishing mangroves. We had a great day boating over 40 snook (or do you say snooks?) between the two of us. All were between 22 and 26 inches. Since my V20 is up on its trailer sitting in snow in Michigan, being in the 80 degree weather was wonderful. You Southern boys have it made! Sorry, no pictures.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Awesome trip!!!

I wish we had snook here, they look fun!! ;D

Do they eat good or do you know?


I love the SOUTH BABY!!!

[Franco]

I AM WILLING TO HOST ANY OF MY V20 BROTHERS IF THEY WANNA COME DOWN AND SNOOK FISH WITH ME

[willy]

I think it is Snookums ;D
Good job 93 a little sun felt good huh ;D

[willy]

Hey brother what be happening with the trolling motor , where's the pics of that puppy

[Franco]

SORRY BROTHER WILLY, BEEN TO BUSY FISHING WITH THE NEW TROLLING MOTOR TO TAKE ANY PICS - WE ARE LEAVING THE DOCK 7:30 SAT MORNING, FISHING SOUTH OF SEBASTIAN INLET IN THE MANGROVE CREEKS, LOOKING TO HOOK A FEW SNOOK!

[macojoe]

I AM WILLING TO HOST ANY OF MY V20 BROTHERS IF THEY WANNA COME DOWN AND SNOOK FISH WITH ME


Can CB and I share the same room?? ::)

[Franco]

Only if your QUIET!!
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

[willy]

Pick me up on the way, I'll chaperone you two youngins ;D

[Franco]

Heck yea, Willy knows the way!

[Franco]

Hey Stinkman, Florida publishes a chart with pics to identify fish and size limits. It also rate fish on a scale of 1 to 5 on both sport value and food vale and a snook rate 5's on both, good as it gets!

[macojoe]

Ok CB and I are thinking about it for real!! Are the snook biting now??

[Franco]

Off and on, the bite really gets hot late april early may, too windy lots of days lately, been blown around the last 3 weekends. But the water is getting better everyday, today it was that bueatiful caribbean blue, clear to 5 feet. But the wind kept blowing and we had a quick chop even in the skinny water.

[macojoe]

PM sent!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Hey Stinkman, Florida publishes a chart with pics to identify fish and size limits. It also rate fish on a scale of 1 to 5 on both sport value and food vale and a snook rate 5's on both, good as it gets!


I assumed as much...that LOOK so edible!!!! ;D


I WILL take you up on your offer in time bro. ill be there!!!

[Franco]

Hey MJ, when ya thinking of coming down?

[macojoe]

Have to finish talking to CB, was talking to him today, I have to see what I can get from work, and figure out how much money I have, I have plane vouchers to Orlando
Want to get there when the fish is there!

[Franco]

i'll ck with Gary at the tackleshop - he is my guide buddy and I'll find out when the best time to come is. Uhh, do you guys drink beer by the way?

[Blue_Runner]

I seem to recall MJ saying nobody is allowed to drink beer on his boat.

Probably a good thing. We've all seen MJ sober and the thought of him sauced up is nothing to be taken lightly!
:P

[Snapper298]

I'll host you northern lovers of the finest vessel of its kind. c'mon down to Tampa and we'll hang a few fish.

[Bygracealone]

Uhh, do you guys drink beer by the way?

Hey Franco, isn't asking that question to fishermen what we would call a rhetorical question? Isn't it like asking whether or not a bear craps in the woods? :P

Ben Franklin, though not a Christian, said, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."

Indeed, beer is given to be enjoyed, but enjoyed in moderation, especially by the captain... Lord knows, when the water gets rough, we need to be sharp and ready to respond.

[Franco]

I enjoy a tasty adult libation from time to time. Usually on dryland, within taxi distance to my house. There is a pretty cool resturant here called Capt. Hirams. My oldest kid is a kitchen manager there. Decent foor, great location, right on the Indian River. The have a spot there called the The Sandbar, tiki huts, surfboard tables, all on the beach. Even has a bandstand, lotsa fun!!!