costefishnt
09-26-2006, 09:23 AM
Well, I guess its my duty to keep Florida at the top of the heap, despite the fact that we appear to be the phallic state. I love my state, and even the northern folk who come down here and yell at me for fishing in waters I have fished my whole life. Seems no matter where you go in Florida, if there is water, somebody will build a highrise condo, and the folks from up north will buy! This is where my area differs from most. It just so happens that most of the waters around Titusville (ummm, thats where the shuttle lives ) are protected, at least on the eastern sides, as it is NASA property, and Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge. Basicly what this means is, you can mess up the view for us native Florida Crackers on the western shore of the Indian River, but once I am on the water, and on the east side, or in the Mosquito Lagoon, all i have to worry about is which place holds the most fish. No more car noise, horns beeping, and general city noise. Nothing but water slapping the hull, and the occassional osprey call.
As for reports, I made it out with an old friend this past Friday. a much needed get away from the world, as my line of work seems to heat up when our boys are over seas fighting. I am in the Satellite Communications field. I provide many services via satellite to our Gov't, as wellas foreign Gov'ts, and some civie folks as well. So sufice to say, I needed a day on the water, with the cell turned off.
It in deed paid off, with in the first few minutes of hitting the water, with my friend on the bow, and me on the platform poling us across smooth gin clear flats, with bright green grass growing beneth the surface, and a warm sun starting to rise in the east. Within the large pods of silver mullet that have invaded the area for their semi annual trek through the waters were the predators in which we sought. After a few casts the first of the seatrout came aboard for a quick look, and hook removal and back to the drink she went. The morning pretty much kept us busy with removing trout from our lines, tossing 'em back and looking for the bigger fish, we wanted to get the reds up to play.
We decided the trout pretty much had this spot locked up, so it was off to the famed Mosquito Lagoon to search for our quarry. It didnt take long to realize we were not alone in our quest. We spent more time looking for skinny water that didnt already host a flats boat with passengers in search of the same beast as us. Never the less, our persistance in wanting to be secluded from the rest of the fishing masses paid off, with quiet back waters, stained with tannin, and rippled from the wakes of numerous reds schooled up with noses in the mud searching for their crunchy snacks. After a few blown casts the first red of the day decides to give us a heart pounding fight, but alas, he was boated and marveled. we continued our adventure until about noon, when the sun was high, temps were hot, and throats were dry. A short run through the backwaters in mere inches of water we ran to a local watering hole for fresh blackened grouper sandwhiches, and ice cold Yuengling beers.
it wasnt a record breaking day, nor were the fish as big as they could have been, but it was a good day with friends, and Gods blessings in the form of his beautiful creations. I must say, that friday night was the best sleep i had gotten in many months. I am already planning for a couple of solo trips this upcomong week, as I feel as though I might have a bad case of being sick coming on....should be really sick by thursday, so looks like I will be visiting Dr. On The Water soon!
As for reports, I made it out with an old friend this past Friday. a much needed get away from the world, as my line of work seems to heat up when our boys are over seas fighting. I am in the Satellite Communications field. I provide many services via satellite to our Gov't, as wellas foreign Gov'ts, and some civie folks as well. So sufice to say, I needed a day on the water, with the cell turned off.
It in deed paid off, with in the first few minutes of hitting the water, with my friend on the bow, and me on the platform poling us across smooth gin clear flats, with bright green grass growing beneth the surface, and a warm sun starting to rise in the east. Within the large pods of silver mullet that have invaded the area for their semi annual trek through the waters were the predators in which we sought. After a few casts the first of the seatrout came aboard for a quick look, and hook removal and back to the drink she went. The morning pretty much kept us busy with removing trout from our lines, tossing 'em back and looking for the bigger fish, we wanted to get the reds up to play.
We decided the trout pretty much had this spot locked up, so it was off to the famed Mosquito Lagoon to search for our quarry. It didnt take long to realize we were not alone in our quest. We spent more time looking for skinny water that didnt already host a flats boat with passengers in search of the same beast as us. Never the less, our persistance in wanting to be secluded from the rest of the fishing masses paid off, with quiet back waters, stained with tannin, and rippled from the wakes of numerous reds schooled up with noses in the mud searching for their crunchy snacks. After a few blown casts the first red of the day decides to give us a heart pounding fight, but alas, he was boated and marveled. we continued our adventure until about noon, when the sun was high, temps were hot, and throats were dry. A short run through the backwaters in mere inches of water we ran to a local watering hole for fresh blackened grouper sandwhiches, and ice cold Yuengling beers.
it wasnt a record breaking day, nor were the fish as big as they could have been, but it was a good day with friends, and Gods blessings in the form of his beautiful creations. I must say, that friday night was the best sleep i had gotten in many months. I am already planning for a couple of solo trips this upcomong week, as I feel as though I might have a bad case of being sick coming on....should be really sick by thursday, so looks like I will be visiting Dr. On The Water soon!