Hot Spots Charters Inshore Report

Matt Mcleod · 02-08-2012, 08:27 PM

Had a trip today with a group from Wisconsin. Needless to say they have been enjoying our mild winter. They showed up in shorts! I know it's not very cold but I'm not ready to break out the short pants yet.

We ran into a school of bull reds chasing bait as we rode through the bay and took advantage. Laser tails on jig heads worked fine and we boated several. After the reds calmed down we went in search of a few sheepsheads. We caught a few nice ones for the cooler.

Had a first today. Never had a dolphin grab a hooked fish in the bay before. I've seen it offshore many times but never had a dolphin give me any problems in the bay. Had a dolphin take 4 sheepshead from us today! Hope this trend does not continue!

eodusmc · 02-08-2012, 08:45 PM

sounds like everyone had fun, even the dolphin. lol. good job Capt

Leaky Waders · 02-08-2012, 09:05 PM

Those are some awesome pics! Thanks for the report/motivation.

1pescadoloco · 02-08-2012, 09:28 PM

What were the convicts eating? I need to stop & get some bait Friday morning.

Brant Peacher · 02-08-2012, 09:30 PM

Matt,

yesterday we had a dolphin take 12 sheepshead from us. We had a great afternoon bite, however, the last hour of our trip was unfishable even though we were hanging sheepshead every drop. I told my clients this was the first time I have ever seen this in the bay. I hope this does not become an issue...

1pescadoloco · 02-08-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brant Peacher

Matt,

yesterday we had a dolphin take 12 sheepshead from us. We had a great afternoon bite, however, the last hour of our trip was unfishable even though we were hanging sheepshead every drop. I told my clients this was the first time I have ever seen this in the bay. I hope this does not become an issue...

Where did it happen? Might have to find a new sheepie hole

Matt Mcleod · 02-08-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1pescadoloco

Where did it happen? Might have to find a new sheepie hole

In the pass. And we were using live shrimp.

02-08-2012, 08:27 PM	#1
Matt Mcleod Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,014	Hot Spots Charters Inshore Report Had a trip today with a group from Wisconsin. Needless to say they have been enjoying our mild winter. They showed up in shorts! I know it's not very cold but I'm not ready to break out the short pants yet. We ran into a school of bull reds chasing bait as we rode through the bay and took advantage. Laser tails on jig heads worked fine and we boated several. After the reds calmed down we went in search of a few sheepsheads. We caught a few nice ones for the cooler. Had a first today. Never had a dolphin grab a hooked fish in the bay before. I've seen it offshore many times but never had a dolphin give me any problems in the bay. Had a dolphin take 4 sheepshead from us today! Hope this trend does not continue! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Captain Matt Mcleod www.hotspotscharters.com www.hotspotstackle.com

02-08-2012, 09:28 PM	#4
1pescadoloco Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pace Posts: 263	What were the convicts eating? I need to stop & get some bait Friday morning. __________________ "A good machinist can fix anything except the crack of dawn & a broken heart"

02-08-2012, 09:30 PM	#5
Brant Peacher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 979	Matt, yesterday we had a dolphin take 12 sheepshead from us. We had a great afternoon bite, however, the last hour of our trip was unfishable even though we were hanging sheepshead every drop. I told my clients this was the first time I have ever seen this in the bay. I hope this does not become an issue... Last edited by Brant Peacher; 02-08-2012 at 09:38 PM.

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02-08-2012, 08:45 PM	#2
eodusmc Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Crestview Posts: 131	sounds like everyone had fun, even the dolphin. lol. good job Capt

02-08-2012, 09:05 PM	#3
Leaky Waders Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 18	Those are some awesome pics! Thanks for the report/motivation.

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