Saturday looked like it was going to NOT be an offshore day wind wise so while we were waiting on Loopers and Emerys to arrive we looked up Stumpy. We fished with Stumpy the last time we were in Treasure Cay and agreed that it was probably the best reef fishing day we had ever had. Once the boys found him they told him that we were looking for a protected reef spot for Saturday knowing offshore reef spots would be uncomfortable at best. Yes, yes, he had protected spots where we could catch Mutton Snapper he assured us. Didn't head out until mid-morning as we knew the new crew would need to recover from that "first night in town syndrome." Stumpy did take us to a kindasorta protected reef spot and after about 5 drops he wanted to move.....TO AN OFFSHORE REEF SPOT! UGH.....I knew it was not going to be pleasant. I NEVER get seasick but, well, I did and ultimately provided chum for reef fishing :( Dr. Dave pulled out some of his scopolamine patches for a couple of the others as well.
Now about the fishing. Jeannie was the winner with this nice Mutton Snapper.....
It was a good reef day....20 Yellowtail Snapper, 1 Mutton Snapper and a Blue Parrotfish....
Our "Sport Fish of Florida" book says the Blue Parrotfish is "not usually eaten." But, the Stumpmeister (as CTM calls him) said they are good to eat. A few of us were leary but since we had 2 doctors, 1 nurse, and an EMT in our crew we said, "GO FOR IT!" Don Julio and Jarhead were the only brave ones and well, they are still kickin' :) Not one of our best reef days but obviously we had plenty of fish for dinner and then some.
Catch you on the flip flop.....
CJM
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