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Big Battles Early

 | By Seamus on 6/17/2023 9:31:00 AM | Views (54)

 I fished yesterday morning with Tom and Theresa Gaslin, who were taking in an Amelia Island Backcountry fishing trip to celebrate their new status as fist time grandparents, congratulations! Although the weather forecast improved from the night before with a small chance of rain, the wind stayed the same, hovering between 12-16mph. After meeting at Old Town Bait and Tackle we got started just at the tide reached its peak. Our first stop was over at Bell River, fishing a flooded shell point, and it didn't take long before Teresa was tangling with a couple of high flying Ladyfish. 

When the tide started out we made our way around to the outside of Tyger and here things heated up when Teresa got into an extended battle with a 4' Bonnethead Shark. She played it perfectly and patiently and got it up along side the boat for a "leader touch" and release. We then made a run up to the Jolly and Snook Creek where it was Toms turn to battle the big Bonnethead. Again, he fought it valiantly and got it up to the boat so we could release it. But then, as we made our way across the creek mouth, Tom had a good bite as his float disappeared with a vengeance and when his drag ripped and the fish stayed close to the shore, we knew it was a Redfish. Tom played it perfectly and soon landed a nice Redfish.

Our final stop was around at some docks in Bell River, fishing the pilings with jigs and shrimp. Although we had nibbles here and there, we had no takers so we headed back. We had had some serious action early and with thoughts of grandkids lingering, as we headed back we counted it as another great day to be fishing here at Amelia Island, Florida.

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Catch Information

Species:
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark

Ladyfish
Ladyfish

Red Drum
Red Drum

Snook
Snook

This Fishing Report was submitted on 6/17/2023 9:31:00 AM by Seamus and last updated on 6/18/2023 8:19:38 AM.


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Fernandina Beach, FL US


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