Thanksgiving in P-cola

countryboy_ucf · 12-01-2008, 04:21 PM

Well I went up to pensacola to see my rents, my brother and my grandparents for thanksgiving but since my truck is still in the shop due to my retarded insurance, I had to ride with my parents meaning no fishing poles or kayaks... Luckily my brother, who is stationed in meridian miss., was nice enough to bring his sit-in kayak and a few poles for me to use, and in return I helped him find his first red fish at about 24".

We were originally looking for the big Bull reds by the pass but since my grandparents still have dial-up internet, we ended up paddling almost 8 miles one way just to find some blue fish by the Ft. Pickens dock. After we had fun with them, we realized we had forgot our water and food... We headed back I had to check out this NMZ we had passed. When I started picking up reds on a jerkbait my little bro was very jealous so I calmed him down and helped him catch one after I caught a little upgrade for the 321 tourney.

We then realized that sunset was coming and the gates of the park were going to close soon. Not only were we at least 5 miles away but we also realized it would be impossible to find our put in in the dark, even with flashlights. We started paddling as fast as we could but were dehydrated and starving. Luckily my parents came out to help and the very attractive female park ranger kept the gates open and waited for us to return, while my dad helped us locate the launch. We were lucky to say the least...

I caught 4 reds, countless blues and a trout, while my brother caught one red, and countless blues. (Dr. Seuss Slam) But after paddling almost 16 miles and being on the water for 12 hours without food or water we were exhausted.

After thanksgiving we gave it another shot near Gulf shores where I put my brother on a nice 26" red and a few trout while I caught 7 reds of various sizes rat-24", a few trout and a blue on top. Much more comfortable this time with food, water and a shorter trip.

A lot of the reds had several spots, one breaking my record at 11 spots total.

Tex@OIP · 12-01-2008, 05:23 PM

Awesome report!!! You should post it in the kayak section....many a time ive gotten carried away and paddled home in the dark!

SaltLife44 · 12-01-2008, 06:48 PM

Sounds like good day.

Thanks for the report:clap

dailysaw · 12-01-2008, 07:24 PM

greatreport and pics. man thatkayak fishing looks fun. i think i wouldneed thefoot pedal kind. thanks for the report.

Flathead · 12-01-2008, 08:07 PM

Awesome report, take care:clap

parrothead · 12-02-2008, 12:04 AM

It dont get much better than that. Glad you had a good time.Thanks for sharing.

Scott

jaredtyler05 · 12-02-2008, 03:23 PM

Great report and some nice looking reds

Dylan · 12-02-2008, 08:08 PM

Nice fish and good report..Next time you come down with your brother put in at Sherman Cove since he is in the military they should let you in..Its a lot closer to the pass.. and next time bring some water!

Bay Pirate · 12-02-2008, 08:48 PM

<P align=center>AWESOME, <P align=center>Glad U had a good time, thnx for the pics!<P align=center>

FLORIDA BOY · 12-13-2008, 09:36 PM

got to be the greatest yak setups ever!

12-01-2008, 04:21 PM	#1
countryboy_ucf Junior Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 27	Thanksgiving in P-cola Well I went up to pensacola to see my rents, my brother and my grandparents for thanksgiving but since my truck is still in the shop due to my retarded insurance, I had to ride with my parents meaning no fishing poles or kayaks... Luckily my brother, who is stationed in meridian miss., was nice enough to bring his sit-in kayak and a few poles for me to use, and in return I helped him find his first red fish at about 24". We were originally looking for the big Bull reds by the pass but since my grandparents still have dial-up internet, we ended up paddling almost 8 miles one way just to find some blue fish by the Ft. Pickens dock. After we had fun with them, we realized we had forgot our water and food... We headed back I had to check out this NMZ we had passed. When I started picking up reds on a jerkbait my little bro was very jealous so I calmed him down and helped him catch one after I caught a little upgrade for the 321 tourney. We then realized that sunset was coming and the gates of the park were going to close soon. Not only were we at least 5 miles away but we also realized it would be impossible to find our put in in the dark, even with flashlights. We started paddling as fast as we could but were dehydrated and starving. Luckily my parents came out to help and the very attractive female park ranger kept the gates open and waited for us to return, while my dad helped us locate the launch. We were lucky to say the least... I caught 4 reds, countless blues and a trout, while my brother caught one red, and countless blues. (Dr. Seuss Slam) But after paddling almost 16 miles and being on the water for 12 hours without food or water we were exhausted. After thanksgiving we gave it another shot near Gulf shores where I put my brother on a nice 26" red and a few trout while I caught 7 reds of various sizes rat-24", a few trout and a blue on top. Much more comfortable this time with food, water and a shorter trip. A lot of the reds had several spots, one breaking my record at 11 spots total.

12-01-2008, 05:23 PM	#2
Tex@OIP Senior Member Grouper $Tex@OIP's Avatar$ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Destin/ Miami Posts: 1,063	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola Awesome report!!! You should post it in the kayak section....many a time ive gotten carried away and paddled home in the dark! __________________ http://www.oceanepics.com/tex/

12-01-2008, 06:48 PM	#3
SaltLife44 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perdido Posts: 234	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola Sounds like good day. Thanks for the report:clap

12-01-2008, 07:24 PM	#4
dailysaw Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: scenic hwy Posts: 1,543	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola greatreport and pics. man thatkayak fishing looks fun. i think i wouldneed thefoot pedal kind. thanks for the report.

12-01-2008, 08:07 PM	#5
Flathead Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace Posts: 216	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola Awesome report, take care:clap

12-02-2008, 12:04 AM	#6
parrothead Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cantonment Posts: 2,117	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola It dont get much better than that. Glad you had a good time.Thanks for sharing. Scott __________________ 18' Sea Pro / 115hp Johnson 140 Heritage / Powered by me

12-02-2008, 03:23 PM	#7
jaredtyler05 Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 77	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola Great report and some nice looking reds

12-02-2008, 08:08 PM	#8
Dylan Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,636	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola Nice fish and good report..Next time you come down with your brother put in at Sherman Cove since he is in the military they should let you in..Its a lot closer to the pass.. and next time bring some water!

12-02-2008, 08:48 PM	#9
Bay Pirate Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,545	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola <P align=center>AWESOME, <P align=center>Glad U had a good time, thnx for the pics!<P align=center> __________________ [SIGPIC][SIGPIC]

12-13-2008, 09:36 PM	#10
FLORIDA BOY Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 44	RE: Thanksgiving in P-cola got to be the greatest yak setups ever!

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