February Fishing in Northwest Florida - Pensacola Fishing Reports - Charters
February Fishing in
Northwest Florida
My first trip of the year was this weekend Saturday
(2-22-2014). The fishing was slower
than I like, but sometimes that’s how it goes.
The reason I’ve not fished this year was in January I had my first and
hopefully last shoulder surgery, and after weeks stuck in the house, I had been
going stir crazy, and really wanted to get the new boat out on the water. Oh,
yeah, another first. I bought a new 240 LTS Triton soon after the start of the
New Year.
I’ve had the new boat out twice and I’m excited about
showing it to my fellow captain friends and clients. I went out a few days ago
with the wife to get the final break in period and do a little scouting around,
and we did pretty well. I found some nice reds and a good speck bite on the muddy
flats. The boat ran great and the new electronics are going to be awesome this
year.
I put the latest and greatest toys on the boat. The bottom
machine is Humminbird’s 999ci HD SI. The fish can’t hide, not with this device
on deck. I also put a new 8’ Power-Pole Blade for shallow water anchoring. I didn’t want 10ft because I really never
fish deeper than 6 –7 ft for trout and when I do I can use the Minn Kota
I-Pilot to hold position, plus I felt that the longer Power-Pole would get in
the way of me and my clients fishing. The boat is a sleek, comfortable, and dry
ride, and the Mercury 250 Verado simply purrs, and is also one of the most
advanced engines on the market.
That’s a little bit about the new Mega-Bite. Now, let me tell you a little bit
about myself. I’m 46 years old, a family man with a great wife that has put up
with me for 22 years, and a son, who is my real pride and joy, who attends
Florida State University.
I’ve been guiding now for 11 years and I am one of
the veteran captains in the area. I know our waters as well as the back of my
hand, and I absolutely love fishing. I was in the Marines for 6 years, went to
college to be a P.E. / History teacher, but when I moved to Florida from
southern Indiana I somehow became a fishing guide. I am passionate about my
job, and I can assure you a professional fishing experience, and memories that
will last a lifetime.
Here are some links to my fishing sites.
Tight Lines..
John
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