CTFishTalk.com: Port Charlotte Harbor, FL - for Redfish and Snook: 4/13/08 - Connecticut Out of State Reports ( CT Out of State Reports ) - A Community Built for Connecticut Fisherman.

n8cas · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 92 Location: Central CT

This was all I caught that day, but it was my first ever red - decent size. I did not weigh (broken) or measure this guy, but my buddy estimated 27 inches, 8lbs. I caught it off the West Wall of the Port Charlotte Harbor, while wadding in the shallows up against the mangroves at high tide. The water was real warm - somewhere mid 70's. We were using baitfish - i forget their name - but they resemble herring. It was overcast - as you might be able to see.

This was my first time wading in saltwater - I usually never go saltwater fishing b/c I don't have anyone that goes - but it was a blast. Was skunked the second time I went out - my buddy caught a snook (good eating!)
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ploplopfizzfizz · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 629 Location: Branford

nice fish...Snook is a great eating fish.
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n8cas · Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 92 Location: Central CT

Thanks...He put up quite a fight too! Fun times. But now I'm home and itching to catch.... well anything! - preferably a lunker LMB.
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