Vero Reefs & Bethel Ledge

Went by myself in Steve's Sea Fox down to catch a lot of grunts and black sea bass down at the Vero Reefs. Went to Bethel Shoal and got a couple sharks.

Then went to the ledge off bethel and hit into a school of Trigger fish, landed about 6 or 7. Great fight, turns out although they are really tough on the outside, they are a highly prized food fish. Ah well, next time i'll keep one. Also got what I believe is my first Vermillion Snapper, correct me if i'm wrong.

Stick Marsh in Jan

Took Shawn's Key West flats boat into Fellsmere stick marsh. 4 large-mouth on the day, the largest came on a domestic shiner, 2 on worms, 1 on rattle trap. 3 were caught in the SW bedding, 1 was caught in the NW stumps. If anyone finds Shawn's blue jacket on the water, just call.

Mosquito Lagoon Again

Went back to the channel, a couple of break-offs, but nothing of decent size in the boat. Finally got two black drum, including this one. I'm not impressed with the meat quality. Pretty mushy.