Jimmy is determined to buy a new fishing boat. He set up a trip to Florida (his 5th to FL this year) for us to see a flats boat manufacturer followed by 2 days of fishing with a guide using one of the boats he's considering buying.
I haven't fished in at least 2 years! Our guide, Ron Harter, was great. He's an expert in fishing the mangroves for redfish. I was the first to catch a fish...a redfish that was around 5 lbs. This was followed by a nice speckled trout. Then I caught about a 5 lb. Snook! Ron said this trio was the "Grand Slam". Jimmy caught several catfish, and we each caught an oyster!
Sunday I caught 2 more redfish and a snapper. Jimmy finally caught 2 redfish, one of which MIGHT have been bigger than mine. And I managed to get a little sunburn even with a sunscreen. We had to quit at noon due to a thunderstorm.
Ron said some friends of his were in a Redfish Tournament nearby on Saturday and only 8 fish were turned in that day with 60 some in the tournament. Probably due to the wind, high tide and low pressure system. He said I would have won $3,000. with my big redfish. Oh, well. Money isn't everything!?!
All the fish were safely released and we arrived home safely last night. Although I had a wonderful time, I'm glad to be home.
About Me
- Bonnie Cuddihy
- Jimmy and I build and sell homes...homes that we are proud of and carefully built with quality materials. We take seriously building classic homes in which today's families can grow and flourish. Luther, our chocolate lab, holds our hearts and we look forward to his upcoming Field Trial events. Family, especially grandchildren, are always center stage. Special family times are cherished and we look forward to holidays and vacations where we can all spend time together.
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