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What, No Trout?
Rick Kloski
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Rick Kloski
Not much else to say except I missed a slam by not catching a Trout. I went out
this afternoon about 3pm close to downtown Tampa to get something to play with my Spook jr.
At first I thought I had caught a small Red but I quickly figured out it was swimming at me.
After several long runs and big headshakes I landed this nice gal.
32.5"
While I was releasing her the rains came down in buckets so I made a dash for some nearby mangroves for some cover.
I took this time to replace the front hook on the Spook since it was almost straightened out. It rained on me for a solid 20 minutes.
Once the rain let up I ventured up into a creek and landed about 10 Snook with the biggest at 22". It was nice to see all the
little ones that survived the cold snap this winter.
22"
So in search of the slam, I went out onto the grass flat and had a few blow ups on the Spook but could not get any actual takers.
Maybe next time. Hope you enjoyed the report.
this afternoon about 3pm close to downtown Tampa to get something to play with my Spook jr.
At first I thought I had caught a small Red but I quickly figured out it was swimming at me.
After several long runs and big headshakes I landed this nice gal.
32.5"
While I was releasing her the rains came down in buckets so I made a dash for some nearby mangroves for some cover.
I took this time to replace the front hook on the Spook since it was almost straightened out. It rained on me for a solid 20 minutes.
Once the rain let up I ventured up into a creek and landed about 10 Snook with the biggest at 22". It was nice to see all the
little ones that survived the cold snap this winter.
22"
So in search of the slam, I went out onto the grass flat and had a few blow ups on the Spook but could not get any actual takers.
Maybe next time. Hope you enjoyed the report.
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My MOJO Has Returned!
By Jesse Wright
School just started for most kids but me! Fishing lately has been slow for me so I just had to get out and try to do something for once. Loaded up the truck and drove to my destination where today would start. As the sun came up I had a nice cool breeze at my back, it didn't even feel like August just the way everything went. As I came up on a flat I noticed a lovely tail waving at me begging to be caught. I make the cast....perfect. My Exude Dart didn't last more than two seconds as the red nailed it. After a 5 minute fight my skunk was off.
Smallest 25'
As I release this guy I notice the top getting blasted by fish. Cast the Skitter Walk out and get blasted but missed, second cast..... HOOKED 2nd red to the kayak and this was a fatty.
CHOMP
Was not more than 10 minutes later I caught 2 more reds, both on Mirrolure Little Johns. Both fish were like 28-29"
After these 2 fish I could not get anymore to bite arties. Spent about an hour trying just they would not bite. I think they stopped because of the tide but I don't know. I did catch a small Pinfish and cut him in half. Casted that out and it lasted like 5 seconds. Another red too the kayak.
Tail piece was next!!! and again another red
That was the end of my bait so I decided to snag a Mullet and chop him up. I was able to do that and was able to catch a few more reds!!!
Caught some trout but who cares!! All reels were Daiwa 2500 spooled with Spiderwire Braid on 7ft Medium light rods. Fished the outgoing and incoming tide from 6am till 1130am. Best day on the water for me in months. Now I'm ready to get back out and do this all over again. Man did I miss fishing!!!!!
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I Know What Is At The End Of A Double Rainbow!
Nik Comeau
A BIG Overslot 35" Snook
This bitch clobbered it today and made a few impressive runs
I love this sh*t
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Birthday Snook!
Merrick Westlund
Well the 25th was my birthday and I didn't get to fish because of my classes. So I decide to go today after Jesse sent me a text. I only had about 20 minutes to fish before I had to be in class. I took a quick trip just up the street. I was using a pinns minnow and quickly caught 4 or 5 little snook. Then I caught a little tiny lady fish. I was going to let it go when jesse said cast it out! Well as soon as it hit the water it got sucked up and my drag started screaming. After a good fight I landed this healthy snook.
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First And Second Permit!
Christopher Lewis
Caught my first this morning! I have been fishing almost daily since I moved to Miami 3 months ago and I have seen probably 75 permit and never caught one. For me to not catch something Im targeting after two and a half months makes me love this species!
I launched at 6 just as always.
I worked my way across the flats without seeing a thing.
Spooked a school of bones that I didnt see because the water was high. Headed out deeper to look for permit. Spotted one hauling across the flats. Got 2 shots at him but he just ignored me like always. I headed out deeper and sat there for two hours in the sun. Finally I see a wake coming. I ready the crab and pitch it well in front of him. He sees it and did a 360 on it...I bumped it and he crushed it! Finally! I was so nervous fighting this thing! It was the first fish I ever tagged.
I called my wife and best friend to tell them of the great news. The second I hung up the phone a school of 5-7 came in. I hooked up another crab and launched it. The school attacked! Second Permit not even 20 minutes after hooking the first! Crazy... My camera was messed up so I had to use my cell phone but I tagged this one and released him as well.
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I launched at 6 just as always.
I worked my way across the flats without seeing a thing.
Spooked a school of bones that I didnt see because the water was high. Headed out deeper to look for permit. Spotted one hauling across the flats. Got 2 shots at him but he just ignored me like always. I headed out deeper and sat there for two hours in the sun. Finally I see a wake coming. I ready the crab and pitch it well in front of him. He sees it and did a 360 on it...I bumped it and he crushed it! Finally! I was so nervous fighting this thing! It was the first fish I ever tagged.
I called my wife and best friend to tell them of the great news. The second I hung up the phone a school of 5-7 came in. I hooked up another crab and launched it. The school attacked! Second Permit not even 20 minutes after hooking the first! Crazy... My camera was messed up so I had to use my cell phone but I tagged this one and released him as well.
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The Future!
Steve Gibson
My boy Jacob and I took a quick trip around the pond in our new Emotion tandem. He quickly surprised me and stood up and said he was going to find us some fish. He will be a future HardCore member for sure.
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The HardCore Kayak Anglers Club is based around the many avid anglers that have chosen a kayak as their main method of fishing.
We love to have fun and catch BIG fish!
Snook, Redfish, and Trout are our favorites inshore. We also target Tarpon, Kingfish, Shark and any other fish that can pull some serious drag!
We are very active in our community. Participating in and hosting many tournaments. The HCKAC is very thankful to live in such a beautiful part of the country where kayak fishing is as good as it gets!
Our mission is to help preserve this resource for future generations through "catch and release", clean-up/ re-nourishment efforts.
