The drum just keep on coming!

[Free Spirit]

Well, Saturday was terrible after the huge w**ds of Friday. We did manage to boat a load of weed that fought well using the tide to its advantage. At times, so much gathered that it took drag! Anyway, we went over again on Sunday and had 3 drum,up to 30 lbs. Monday, I had Gary Phillips, who some may know is a real expert on the sporting clays course, and his lady friend from merry olde England, Carol. Now Carol is not what you would call a "die hard fisherman" but she was a good sport. It was pretty darn snotty at first but laid down nicely for the last part of the fishing and the trip home. We set up at about 4:00 and within 15 minutes had a double header of small, 20 lb. drum. She caught the first and then sat and watched as Gary beat up on the drum population. We ended up with 11 boated up to 30 lb., and one "real" drum that pulled the hook at the boat. We kept 4 of the largest and released all the rest to be caught again. We also had probably a dozen more bites and we left before the end of the flood since they had to get in. Of course, the weather Gods are messing with us again as I look out the window, and I am not sure if we will be able to fish on Wednesday, but we shall see. i was amazed how good the bite was even in the heave that was present over there. Also, I am always amazed that one boat will load up while another sitting 150 feet away gets not a bite. It has happened to me both ways and I can't figure it out. I guess that's why we call it fishing, not catching. I will be bringing the boat back to Margate this weekend. I should be just in time for that great sea bassing and bluefishing that is happening now, and the Mako Sharking starting in about 2 weeks or so. YES!

[Admin]

Welcome aboard Capt Steve Bent

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Thanks again for the clams went out tonight but turned back looks like we are heading out in the early am . Thanks again and welcome aboard

John
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[WAHOONBOX]

JUST A HELLO AND WELCOME TO SFC SITE ..........................I APPRECIATE THE REPORT....AND HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT AND SAFE SEASON...........

STANDIN BY FOR THE UPCOMING MAKO STORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

MARTY

[OffTheHookB&T]

Welcome aboard Capt Steve. Sorry, to see you leave before the big drum start up. But keep sending reports from Margate.

[Jims Tackle]

Steve,I love the way your boat runs through the water. I'll see you in the fall.
Say hi to Scoob and the girls for me.Only six months until quail season.
JimsB&t