The G-A-T-O-R Trout that were at the Mayport jetties 10 days ago.....
have vanished. Why?
That's the 64 thousand dollar question.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA DAILY FISHING REPORTS FOR: WWW.CAPTDAVES.COM - CALL: 904-642-9546
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
2/11 - Weekdays, again!
If you're NOT a local yokal. And are freezing yer _ _ _ off up in the northland. The last two days here, or basically the last three days have been GLORIOUS!
Yes, we only get a few days a month that are super nice. And Y-O-U are missing them.
I've been getting calls from Illinois, Iowa, etc. the last few days, where the people tell me they're done with it and need a break.
Well, folks. I know YOU aren't reading these reports. I tell you too. But I know you don't....
But here I am, as usual telling you about WARMTH, NO WIND, SUNNY SHINE, BLUE SKIES.
AND THE FISH ARE CHEWIN' !!!!
Yes, we only get a few days a month that are super nice. And Y-O-U are missing them.
I've been getting calls from Illinois, Iowa, etc. the last few days, where the people tell me they're done with it and need a break.
Well, folks. I know YOU aren't reading these reports. I tell you too. But I know you don't....
But here I am, as usual telling you about WARMTH, NO WIND, SUNNY SHINE, BLUE SKIES.
AND THE FISH ARE CHEWIN' !!!!
Monday, February 10, 2014
2/10 - Getting close to sharkin' 4 pak!
Ya know I'm excited about sharkin this summer. Yeah, behind the shrimp boats for the kids and stuff.
But I'm excited about "really" Sharkin'.
I'm gearing up and getting a somewhat matched "four set" of BIG reels and Heavy rods.
Saw this and thought....."I'd like to meet that man." Talk about a guy who is Sharkin Psycho!
GUESS HE GAVE UP? IT WAS FOR SALE:
THIS IS THE REELS HE PIECED TOGETHER:
I'm not that nutty.
Because I'll be in the Jettywolf of course. With Y-O-U possibly in a West Coast style harness, like this:
A Daiwa Sealine 9/0, 900H, and a 50-80# stand-up rod pointed at where the shark is heading. As we "give chase!"
On hopefully something like this:
Well, maybe not that big......we'll reserve that one for me.
And the GoPro's will be running and capturing the whole thing!
<NO PROOF-NO GLORY>
But I'm excited about "really" Sharkin'.
I'm gearing up and getting a somewhat matched "four set" of BIG reels and Heavy rods.
Saw this and thought....."I'd like to meet that man." Talk about a guy who is Sharkin Psycho!
GUESS HE GAVE UP? IT WAS FOR SALE:
THIS IS THE REELS HE PIECED TOGETHER:
I'm not that nutty.
Because I'll be in the Jettywolf of course. With Y-O-U possibly in a West Coast style harness, like this:
A Daiwa Sealine 9/0, 900H, and a 50-80# stand-up rod pointed at where the shark is heading. As we "give chase!"
On hopefully something like this:
Well, maybe not that big......we'll reserve that one for me.
And the GoPro's will be running and capturing the whole thing!
<NO PROOF-NO GLORY>
2/9 - This week at the jetties:
Let me start by saying......"NOT ALL TIDES ARE CREATED EQUAL". If you don't know that yet.
You need to learn why. Or you'll be kicking yourself in the ass for a long, long time.
It gets back to one of my favorite saying from Seinfeld. (ya know the TV show...for you youngsters out there)
When George Costanza was breaking up with a girl he was dating. Because she had some kind of goofy thing she did he didn't like, he'd say to her while sitting at the Coffee shop; "It's not you....IT'S ME!" so the girl wouldn't think he's breaking up with her, because of something she does or did. But rather, he was at fault. (and yes, it was him. Cause he was an idiot)
The reason I mention that, is because no matter what you do sometimes. IT'S NOT YOU...IT'S THE T-I-D-E.
In my business. I get thrown a day. One out of 365. My customers have no idea about tides. They have no idea about Moon-phases.
BUT I DO.
So let's talk Sunday Feb 9th.
The tide was a 4.3 tide range from High to low. With a "positive" low tide at 0.4.
Which means we barely had a 4.0 foot tidal range. Add in a bluebird day. And it was pretty sweet out there. But, in the Ocean. There wasn't much tide flow.
Now when you get a tide range from High to low, or low to high that pushing towards 5 feet of water movement....."That's when you'll say to yourself. Damn this water's hauling ass!"
On Sunday we were just under 4 feet of water movement. So the moral of this story was. Josh and I would float-rig outside the jetties, and no matter what the tide phase was. There was NO current.
So, any lack of bites. Wasn't because we weren't fishing hard enough, or in the right place. It's because of Mother Nature. Getting back to the ole Costanza saying...."It's not you it's me." if the tide could talk!
So, there's only ONE way of making this right. PUT IN YOUR TIME! And make the day into a Marathon Fishing Adventure.
And because it was just Josh and I. His girlfriend decided to sleep in. I didn't care how long it took to get limits of Trout or close to it.
Plus, we had a 6 pound Sheepshead on the ole Float-rig, and one pupper Redbass. And a limit of Trout. But........I pulled the boat out of the water at the boat ramp in the DARK. After cleaning all the fish.
So it was a 8:30am to 7pm day. I ate dinner after having zero food all day, at 9pm!
6 pound, 7-striped Jetty Snapper.....via Cappy Dave's float-rig and live shrimp.
But I didn't care.....WE WON!
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Earlier in the week on Wednesday. (AFTER LAST SUNDAY & MONDAY'S TROUT WAYLAY) I had a father & son duo who choose not to go on Monday or even Tuesday, but rather, Wednesday. We went and sat in 4 footers at the jetties in the wind, caught one 12" yellowmouth trout.
And one Bluefish in the river afterwards.....then it started to pour on us.
And back at the boat ramp, it was an all out soaking with big time rain.
(in the winter months, do all you can to go on the days I at least tell ya, will be the best.)
You need to learn why. Or you'll be kicking yourself in the ass for a long, long time.
It gets back to one of my favorite saying from Seinfeld. (ya know the TV show...for you youngsters out there)
When George Costanza was breaking up with a girl he was dating. Because she had some kind of goofy thing she did he didn't like, he'd say to her while sitting at the Coffee shop; "It's not you....IT'S ME!" so the girl wouldn't think he's breaking up with her, because of something she does or did. But rather, he was at fault. (and yes, it was him. Cause he was an idiot)
The reason I mention that, is because no matter what you do sometimes. IT'S NOT YOU...IT'S THE T-I-D-E.
In my business. I get thrown a day. One out of 365. My customers have no idea about tides. They have no idea about Moon-phases.
BUT I DO.
So let's talk Sunday Feb 9th.
The tide was a 4.3 tide range from High to low. With a "positive" low tide at 0.4.
Which means we barely had a 4.0 foot tidal range. Add in a bluebird day. And it was pretty sweet out there. But, in the Ocean. There wasn't much tide flow.
Now when you get a tide range from High to low, or low to high that pushing towards 5 feet of water movement....."That's when you'll say to yourself. Damn this water's hauling ass!"
On Sunday we were just under 4 feet of water movement. So the moral of this story was. Josh and I would float-rig outside the jetties, and no matter what the tide phase was. There was NO current.
So, any lack of bites. Wasn't because we weren't fishing hard enough, or in the right place. It's because of Mother Nature. Getting back to the ole Costanza saying...."It's not you it's me." if the tide could talk!
So, there's only ONE way of making this right. PUT IN YOUR TIME! And make the day into a Marathon Fishing Adventure.
And because it was just Josh and I. His girlfriend decided to sleep in. I didn't care how long it took to get limits of Trout or close to it.
Plus, we had a 6 pound Sheepshead on the ole Float-rig, and one pupper Redbass. And a limit of Trout. But........I pulled the boat out of the water at the boat ramp in the DARK. After cleaning all the fish.
So it was a 8:30am to 7pm day. I ate dinner after having zero food all day, at 9pm!
6 pound, 7-striped Jetty Snapper.....via Cappy Dave's float-rig and live shrimp.
But I didn't care.....WE WON!
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Earlier in the week on Wednesday. (AFTER LAST SUNDAY & MONDAY'S TROUT WAYLAY) I had a father & son duo who choose not to go on Monday or even Tuesday, but rather, Wednesday. We went and sat in 4 footers at the jetties in the wind, caught one 12" yellowmouth trout.
And one Bluefish in the river afterwards.....then it started to pour on us.
And back at the boat ramp, it was an all out soaking with big time rain.
(in the winter months, do all you can to go on the days I at least tell ya, will be the best.)
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
2/3 - The Attack....of the "discard disposals"
Been wanting for awhile to hone in on all my dock Pelicans who know that when the Metal Boat arrives, there's usually fish to be cleaned.
Yes, having a custom starboard fish cleaning / bait board on the back of my boat has it's positives.....No having to tote fish home and clean them, and then get rid of the disards. Just do my fish filleting at the dock and all is taken care of.
ENJOY.
"It's Mozart"....C'mon!
Yes, having a custom starboard fish cleaning / bait board on the back of my boat has it's positives.....No having to tote fish home and clean them, and then get rid of the disards. Just do my fish filleting at the dock and all is taken care of.
ENJOY.
"It's Mozart"....C'mon!
2/3 - I told ya Monday's can be..... H-O-T!!!!!
WINTER, it's all about taking advantage of good weather, IE: Lack of wind, nice temps, good barometer, calm waters.
If you don't. Then you could be missing out. And today, YOU DID!
Here's day #2 of what I call, "Whack'n & Stack'n" aboard the Jettywolf.
Hope you Enjoy, because these video's take anywhere from 3 hrs to 8 hrs to load, preview, edit, find music for, and upload, to Youtube. Just so when you come to MY BLOG, it's the best most informative, updated local fishing reports of any Jacksonville fishing guide.
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If you don't. Then you could be missing out. And today, YOU DID!
Here's day #2 of what I call, "Whack'n & Stack'n" aboard the Jettywolf.
Hope you Enjoy, because these video's take anywhere from 3 hrs to 8 hrs to load, preview, edit, find music for, and upload, to Youtube. Just so when you come to MY BLOG, it's the best most informative, updated local fishing reports of any Jacksonville fishing guide.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
2/2 - SUPER FISH SUNDAY
Ya'll sure did miss this one...
Football, Superbowl parties, Hell wit dat!
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Football, Superbowl parties, Hell wit dat!
www.captdaves.com
Want to subscribe to my Youtube uploads?
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Monday, February 3, 2014
2/3 - Next couple of days.....F-O-G!
F-O-G, usually = not much wind and GOOD fishing!
I love it. May make for slow going travel. But, 2.5 miles to Jetties ain't a big deal.
AGAIN: If you are ever wanting to know what the weather is "in my Marine environment"
GO HERE: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=mypf1
THIS IS THE WEATHER REPORT, AND PRESENT CONDITIONS AT THE MAYPORT BOAT RAMP.
SAVE IT, PUT IT ON YOUR SMART PHONE...CHECK IT.
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*******super fog fishing video action coming soon*********
I love it. May make for slow going travel. But, 2.5 miles to Jetties ain't a big deal.
AGAIN: If you are ever wanting to know what the weather is "in my Marine environment"
GO HERE: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=mypf1
THIS IS THE WEATHER REPORT, AND PRESENT CONDITIONS AT THE MAYPORT BOAT RAMP.
SAVE IT, PUT IT ON YOUR SMART PHONE...CHECK IT.
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*******super fog fishing video action coming soon*********
Thursday, January 30, 2014
1/30 - This weekend....NEW MOON, but no wind
WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO MISS THIS WEEKEND??
WARMER AND THE PERFECT TIDE FOR T-ROUTZ.
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DON'T BLAME ME...
REST OF TODAY (saturday) VARIABLE WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INLAND WATERS MOSTLY SMOOTH. AREAS OF FOG LATE IN THE MORNING...THEN PATCHY FOG IN THE AFTERNOON. ISOLATED SHOWERS LATE IN THE MORNING...THEN NUMEROUS SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. TONIGHT SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INLAND WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. PATCHY FOG IN THE EVENING...THEN AREAS OF FOG AFTER MIDNIGHT. SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE EVENING... THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. SUNDAY SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS BECOMING EAST LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INLAND WATERS MOSTLY SMOOTH. PATCHY FOG IN THE MORNING. SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE MORNING...THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT SOUTH WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. INLAND WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS. PATCHY FOG AFTER MIDNIGHT.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
1/29-1/30 - "Jax Idiot fest"
OH MY GAWD!!!!!!!
they're closing schools, delaying school openings, the local yokal News has nothing better to talk about.
the world is ending!
It's gonna be cold, and wet. It's an all out ICE ALERT.
Please...spare me. If I only could afford cable TV, I wouldn't have to watch these idiots.
Last cold spell, about 10-14 days ago, there was I-C-E covering the slow moving canals in Slidell, Louisiana. (aka: Paradise) And the boys from Dockside Bait & Tackle put the boat in smashing the ice at the boat ramp, went and caught "LIMITS" (5 from 16-27") REDFISH, in a matter of just minutes in a dead end deep canal. (If only we could do that)
But, for you with cable TV and a real J-O-B.
I ain't feeling for ya.....hahahahahahaha
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A Reel alert:
Next week: High in 70's and super T-R-O-U-T tides!
BOOK YOUR DAY ......N-O-W!
they're closing schools, delaying school openings, the local yokal News has nothing better to talk about.
the world is ending!
It's gonna be cold, and wet. It's an all out ICE ALERT.
Please...spare me. If I only could afford cable TV, I wouldn't have to watch these idiots.
Last cold spell, about 10-14 days ago, there was I-C-E covering the slow moving canals in Slidell, Louisiana. (aka: Paradise) And the boys from Dockside Bait & Tackle put the boat in smashing the ice at the boat ramp, went and caught "LIMITS" (5 from 16-27") REDFISH, in a matter of just minutes in a dead end deep canal. (If only we could do that)
But, for you with cable TV and a real J-O-B.
I ain't feeling for ya.....hahahahahahaha
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A Reel alert:
Next week: High in 70's and super T-R-O-U-T tides!
BOOK YOUR DAY ......N-O-W!
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
1/28 - I'm addicted to you...you're a hard habit to break......
Trout Tribute #2.
Jus' for fun.
(IF YOU MISS IT...THIS IS SUPPOSED TO A JOKE. ROMANTIC MUSIC, THE WORDS. YEAH, A JOKE. "OR IS IT?")
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Let's go fishin....just call Capt Dave to schedule, ask questions. 8am-8pm.
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Jus' for fun.
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Monday, January 27, 2014
1/26 - NICE WINTER WEATHER
For ya'll that called me and asked about Sunday...SUZIE GOT IT. And ya'll missed out on a good day with good weather. Although cold, when up and running. There was hardly a breeze. Which was great!
Suzie & Colin left out with such a big "Bag 'O Fish fry", they probably have to invite people over to help eat it all.
-pup Black Drum (3)
-pup Redbass (4)
-Yellermouth Trout ( 20)
-Whiting (2)
-Seabass 20)
-Dogfish (4)
-Speckled Trout to 21" (7)
-were caught today, before we ran out of shrimp!!
Here's the high-lights:
Charter info: www.captdaves.com "Save...book a Monday-Thursday w/ 2 persons"
Suzie & Colin left out with such a big "Bag 'O Fish fry", they probably have to invite people over to help eat it all.
-pup Black Drum (3)
-pup Redbass (4)
-Yellermouth Trout ( 20)
-Whiting (2)
-Seabass 20)
-Dogfish (4)
-Speckled Trout to 21" (7)
-were caught today, before we ran out of shrimp!!
Here's the high-lights:
Charter info: www.captdaves.com "Save...book a Monday-Thursday w/ 2 persons"
Friday, January 24, 2014
1/24 - Getting ready...
I highly recommend if you are wanting to TALK REELS, or get the best info available
please visit Mr. Tani's forum at : www.alantani.com
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
1/21 - Getting "clippy" with GoPro Hero 2's
Finally got it. Got two actually. Had some quick sales of stuff on Ebay. So I turned that dinero around and went over to Amazon and picked up the REC MOUNTS clip for my GoPro's. That I have been eye'in for months.A better ACTION CAM mount.
This video does a "show & tell" about several mounts for my GoPro's that is all I need as a, Boater/Angler video'er.
To make better Fishing Video's for YOU.
Call Capt Dave.....(don't email the night before) to inquire about BEST weather dates, and BEST tides, during this winter season. (904) 642-9546 8am-8pm eastern time.
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What's up this week?
THURSDAY IS THE DAY: 10-15 KNOTS NW.....but it's gonna be cold.
TIDES: LOW EARLY MORNING 7am, SLOW RISING TO HIGH TIDE AT 1:00pm, Mayport time.
Who's game? Thinking of trying up river for a change. Trout River entrance, etc. Different waters for a change.
www.captdaves.com - since 1996!!!
REMEMBER...
Capt Dave's "name your own price" is based on any day thats not a Friday or Saturday or holiday week. ""Everyone wants cheap"".....so that means go, during the week.
#GOPROMOUNTS
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Friday, January 17, 2014
1/17 - JOSFC "swap night"
Well, my fishing club had the annual swap night with burgers and dogs last night. I sold around $150 worth of stuff. And then turned around and bought some more "stuff".
I still have "stuff" left...But I guess you could say all the good "stuff" went.
As you may know from hanging around here. I'm gearing up for Sharkin come summer. What's kinda cool about it is until I have a few Stingray's out behind the boat,and get a taker. I mean a REAL shark. Not some hundred pounder. But several hundred pounds. I won't know if I have my "act together" as far as rods and reels, hooks, leaders etc.
I hoping my experience with the local Blacktip population at the jetties has at least enlightened me.
So last night, I did get some more 200# leader material. But then again, that's what I use for the Blacktips. 300-480# cable, for the monsters. (I'm refering to 250-500 pounds a beach monster)
Hook sizes? I'm researching and reading and watching. I'll be collecting some from now, till then. And while breezin' the world wide web I cam across this little tid-bit about the guys chasing down the satellite tagged Great Whites.
Talk about some hooks!
I won't be sharkin it tomarrow, in the 20-25 knot NW winds; with 2 adults and a 7 year old.
But I will be out doing something.
It's been pretty damn nice all week.
NO ONE GOES DURING THE WEEK! ONLY SATURDAYS. SO THATS THE WEATHER YOU GET DURING THE WINTER.
I still have "stuff" left...But I guess you could say all the good "stuff" went.
As you may know from hanging around here. I'm gearing up for Sharkin come summer. What's kinda cool about it is until I have a few Stingray's out behind the boat,and get a taker. I mean a REAL shark. Not some hundred pounder. But several hundred pounds. I won't know if I have my "act together" as far as rods and reels, hooks, leaders etc.
I hoping my experience with the local Blacktip population at the jetties has at least enlightened me.
So last night, I did get some more 200# leader material. But then again, that's what I use for the Blacktips. 300-480# cable, for the monsters. (I'm refering to 250-500 pounds a beach monster)
Hook sizes? I'm researching and reading and watching. I'll be collecting some from now, till then. And while breezin' the world wide web I cam across this little tid-bit about the guys chasing down the satellite tagged Great Whites.
Talk about some hooks!
I won't be sharkin it tomarrow, in the 20-25 knot NW winds; with 2 adults and a 7 year old.
But I will be out doing something.
It's been pretty damn nice all week.
NO ONE GOES DURING THE WEEK! ONLY SATURDAYS. SO THATS THE WEATHER YOU GET DURING THE WINTER.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
12/15 - Jettywolf goes with REC-MOUNTS, for all GoPro's
From the desk of the Jettywolf at www.captdaves.com
Just bought two of these for my Hero 2's and this fella even though I can't understand what he's saying, I still get his problem. He wants to simply clip his GoPro on.
Rec-mounts Rotary Clip Mount for Gopro :
ME TOO!!!!!!!!
So, I'm looking forward to NO headstrap mounting, no ball cap mounting, just clip that HERO cam to my jacket and go to a boat show, a walk along the shore (boring, just kidding) Out fishin? While eating Pizza and drinking PBR's? to the bait shop?
All like a spy cam, while not being a SPY! Just Cappy Dave out doin' stuff. Stuff on the boat, as a Dodge Cummins Diesel driver cam, ya know, fun stuff.
Check it out, even though not cheap. Its a one and only.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4CXQZQ/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Too Cool, finally not just for the hero 3
#goprohero
Saturday, January 11, 2014
1/10 - C'mon and get you some
First day it was calm, after the few days of DEEP FREEZE.
-Water temp: 53 in river (surface)
-Bait: Fresh dead "Jumbo" Shrimp
-Rigging: The Jettywolf, "double whammy"
-with Tom O. Jettywolf "regular"
-Seas: 4-6 foot
-Atmosphere: FOG at Ocean
-Afternoon temp: 70 degrees!!!!
-Rods: Ugly Stik
-Reels: brand new Daiwa 20HC
-Locale: St. Johns River fishing
-NO long boat rides!
-Water temp: 53 in river (surface)
-Bait: Fresh dead "Jumbo" Shrimp
-Rigging: The Jettywolf, "double whammy"
-with Tom O. Jettywolf "regular"
-Seas: 4-6 foot
-Atmosphere: FOG at Ocean
-Afternoon temp: 70 degrees!!!!
-Rods: Ugly Stik
-Reels: brand new Daiwa 20HC
-Locale: St. Johns River fishing
-NO long boat rides!
Monday, January 6, 2014
1/6 - Reel review...Comparison
added the "CAROLINA CLAW" reel clamp...remember that review?
(www.carolinaclaw.com)
BIG, BAD, screams grab me and hang the hell on!!!!
But, the Ugly Stik(s) I mounted these new reels too. Has a Trigger Grip.
So being a McGyver kinda guy. I cut the trigger off. Finished the edges with my sanding disc on my Dremel tool. And now, you can barely even notice there was a "trigger" on these rods.
But check it out. The Carolina Claw reel clamps fit right on, and now talk about a casting trigger.
Ready for super "LT" sharkin', making bomb casts with large plugs for GATOR Troutz, and hold on tight bottom fishing battles.
I'LL TELL YA WHAT THE PERFECT ALL AROUND REEL FOR ME WOULD BE. ESPECIALLY, FOR THE FLOAT-RIG FISHING FREAK.
INSTEAD OF A SHIMANO TR-100 G, IT WOULD BE A TR-50G.
WITH IT'S GRAPHITE, ALUMINUM SPOOL, STAR DRAG, LEVELWIND
-ADD IN 6.1:1 GEAR RATION
-LARGE HANDLE
-CLICKING STAR DRAG
-""""AUTO ENGAGE"""
YA THINK SHIMANO WOULD WHIP OUT A FEW OF THOSE FOR ME...AT LEAST A DOZEN?
THAT WOULD BE THE PERFECT REEL.
LET'S SEE IF THESE DAIWA'S COME CLOSE. I DON'T HAVE ALOT OF CONFIDENCE.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
PRE-SWAP NIGHT SALE:
Every year my fishing club, the JOSFC ( Jax. offshore Sport fishing club) has a swap night. That'll be in two week on Thursday Jan. 16th. Basically, Garage Sale Night!
Prior, I am going to list out here what I will be taking to the "swap" night.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE ITEMS, LET ME KNOW!
ROCK BOTTOM DEALS
-brand new Igloo 72 qt while marine cooler
-two seriously nice stereo speakers for book shelves (came out of my Moms house so these are like new)
-Never used that I know of, 2 man tent, in storage bag ready to go!
-Many jumbo spools of Monofilament line; 30# Ande , 30# SeaStriker, 100# Braid (for down-riggers)
12# Suffix
-Canvas Rod storage cover(s), 7 foot for traveling.
-Handheld VHF radio and charger Like New.
-Cabelas rig storage bags; stores premade leaders in single plastic bags. (2 bags) with 100 envelopes.
-Dickies XXL full canvas/insulated coverall's "suit" Fits me at 260 & 6'1"
-Ugly stik Catfish rod, and Bimini Bay graphite level-wind matching reel (reel is new)
-Coffee can full of 2-1/2 ounce Banana head "troll-rite" un-painted jig heads with 7/0 hooks
-8' Shimano Compre Heavy action MUSKY rod, cork grips, SS guides, used a few times but in primo condition.
-7'6" Biscayne custom made for a 2 oz Float-rig, fiberglass casting rod
-4 foot "Digital marine" VHF antenna for boat console, with S.S. Ratchet mount
-4 Shakespeare Axiom 6:1 gear ratio "Like New" freshwater/light saltwater, Mag adjustable baitcasting reels. Perfect for the beginners .
-NEW Frabill "bait-pen" - for holding Pogies/Mullet
- Used but looks great and all works, Tough Canvas padded Camera Bag. Perfect for your DSLR's or Video Cameras. Could be used for reels, or tackle.
And I'm sure I'm missing a few things too.
Not pricing here. But believe me....
Priced to sell. No one will be disappointed.
All will be heading to Swap Night on 1/16
If interested Come on by and see.
charter@captdaves.com
904-642-9546
Prior, I am going to list out here what I will be taking to the "swap" night.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE ITEMS, LET ME KNOW!
ROCK BOTTOM DEALS
-brand new Igloo 72 qt while marine cooler
-two seriously nice stereo speakers for book shelves (came out of my Moms house so these are like new)
-Never used that I know of, 2 man tent, in storage bag ready to go!
-Many jumbo spools of Monofilament line; 30# Ande , 30# SeaStriker, 100# Braid (for down-riggers)
12# Suffix
-Canvas Rod storage cover(s), 7 foot for traveling.
-Handheld VHF radio and charger Like New.
-Cabelas rig storage bags; stores premade leaders in single plastic bags. (2 bags) with 100 envelopes.
-Dickies XXL full canvas/insulated coverall's "suit" Fits me at 260 & 6'1"
-Ugly stik Catfish rod, and Bimini Bay graphite level-wind matching reel (reel is new)
-Coffee can full of 2-1/2 ounce Banana head "troll-rite" un-painted jig heads with 7/0 hooks
-8' Shimano Compre Heavy action MUSKY rod, cork grips, SS guides, used a few times but in primo condition.
-7'6" Biscayne custom made for a 2 oz Float-rig, fiberglass casting rod
-4 foot "Digital marine" VHF antenna for boat console, with S.S. Ratchet mount
-4 Shakespeare Axiom 6:1 gear ratio "Like New" freshwater/light saltwater, Mag adjustable baitcasting reels. Perfect for the beginners .
-NEW Frabill "bait-pen" - for holding Pogies/Mullet
- Used but looks great and all works, Tough Canvas padded Camera Bag. Perfect for your DSLR's or Video Cameras. Could be used for reels, or tackle.
And I'm sure I'm missing a few things too.
Not pricing here. But believe me....
Priced to sell. No one will be disappointed.
All will be heading to Swap Night on 1/16
If interested Come on by and see.
charter@captdaves.com
904-642-9546
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Ole Man Winter.....similar to 2011
Well, he's here.
Especially when ya see this.....
Finally. After a summer like fall season. With what seemed like months with 80 degree days, with a few cooler sprinkled in. I believe winter is finally here.
Same as 2011...It took aloooooong time to cool off that fall, but when winter came. It came setting temp records in NE Florida.
But the Trout chewed like mad that fall-winter. Hmmm, wonder what the difference is?
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I was out today. Yeah Saturday!!
(why we didn't go on Sunday was beyond me.)
20 knots Noreast, temp feeling like 30 degrees!
Had a late caller, on thursday. Wanted today, didn't discuss weather. So either did I.
4- persons. Departing at 8am.
I saw the weather coming and after I was at the boat ramp on Thursday night at the fishing club meeting. I knew going in that today would test everyone BUT me, I can take it. Because I know how to come prepared.
"Eagle Scout", That's me.
I get to the boat ramp and it's USDA registered heinous. But, my crew arrives. I was a bit shocked.
Dressed right? A few may have been, a few may not have been.
remember this:
"a hooded sweatshirt is a fisherman's friend."
One had a hooded jacket on.
4 spots later...float-rig fishing and bottom fishing we had 2 throw-back skinny 13" Trout, 2- Skates, and 4 sand Trout.
Needless to say, yes there were other's out there. "It's a Saturday" right? They have to go!
The current was relentless "Flooding tide" because we're just coming off the New Moon. And the wind was NE which pushes the water even higher.
I call a "rising tide", near a Moon, with a NE wind at 20+ knots a K.O.D. day (kiss of death).
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It was just Monday when I had a beautiful falling tide, blue skies, 2 good fisherman, and light to variable winds and we wore out the big Trout.
It can be that way.....
Looking forward: Wanted, mid day low tide at Jetties!!
Target species: BLACK DRUM
Bait: Loads of dead shrimp I have
Reason: Testing New Daiwa Saltist 20HC reels
Video: Review
NEED ANGLER(S): not 4....(just 2-3)
Ready to go!
With Hoods on Jackets!!
Dressed for success!!
What I'd like to target:
Especially when ya see this.....
Finally. After a summer like fall season. With what seemed like months with 80 degree days, with a few cooler sprinkled in. I believe winter is finally here.
Same as 2011...It took aloooooong time to cool off that fall, but when winter came. It came setting temp records in NE Florida.
But the Trout chewed like mad that fall-winter. Hmmm, wonder what the difference is?
--------------------------------------------------------
I was out today. Yeah Saturday!!
(why we didn't go on Sunday was beyond me.)
20 knots Noreast, temp feeling like 30 degrees!
Had a late caller, on thursday. Wanted today, didn't discuss weather. So either did I.
4- persons. Departing at 8am.
I saw the weather coming and after I was at the boat ramp on Thursday night at the fishing club meeting. I knew going in that today would test everyone BUT me, I can take it. Because I know how to come prepared.
"Eagle Scout", That's me.
I get to the boat ramp and it's USDA registered heinous. But, my crew arrives. I was a bit shocked.
Dressed right? A few may have been, a few may not have been.
remember this:
"a hooded sweatshirt is a fisherman's friend."
One had a hooded jacket on.
4 spots later...float-rig fishing and bottom fishing we had 2 throw-back skinny 13" Trout, 2- Skates, and 4 sand Trout.
Needless to say, yes there were other's out there. "It's a Saturday" right? They have to go!
The current was relentless "Flooding tide" because we're just coming off the New Moon. And the wind was NE which pushes the water even higher.
I call a "rising tide", near a Moon, with a NE wind at 20+ knots a K.O.D. day (kiss of death).
------------------------------------
It was just Monday when I had a beautiful falling tide, blue skies, 2 good fisherman, and light to variable winds and we wore out the big Trout.
It can be that way.....
Looking forward: Wanted, mid day low tide at Jetties!!
Target species: BLACK DRUM
Bait: Loads of dead shrimp I have
Reason: Testing New Daiwa Saltist 20HC reels
Video: Review
NEED ANGLER(S): not 4....(just 2-3)
Ready to go!
With Hoods on Jackets!!
Dressed for success!!
What I'd like to target:
Thursday, January 2, 2014
1/2 - A 2014 Reel Review....coming.
If you really know me, then you know if I had the cash flow I'd be buying, selling, testing, comparing, and reviewing FISHING TACKLE, as another form of my life -Style entertainment proccess.
I do that already, "slightly". But not nearly as much as I'd like too. (IE: weekly, monthly basis.)
But, I'm prepping for an all out review coming up.
I just SOLD my Shimano Tranx 500 HG reel.
"SAY IT AIN'T SO?"
Yes, this reel:
WHY....might you say?
Answer: Because I'm poor.
And to be able to check out "other reels" to see if they are more to my liking, I have to turn-over what I have.
So, I could say...."SEE WHAT I DO FOR YOU ALL! MY BLOG READERS ARE SO IMPORTANT TO ME THAT I SELL PERFECTLY GOOD AWESOME REELS, SO I CAN REVIEW NEW REELS FOR YOU."
But that would be a lie. Yes, what I do personally does spill over into my reports here, and on to my video's. But I'd be lying if I said it was for the sole purpose of educating you the readers of this blog.
Because really, "how many of you paid attention to and thought about purchasing a Shimano Tranx before or after that video above? 1/1000 of a percent of my readership?"
Okay, the reason for the selling of the Shimano Tranx 500 HG is because it was expensive. They retail for $499.00!!!!!!!!!!!! I sold mine for $375 with free shipping. So, before Ebay fees are subtracted I may have made $340 on a $499.00 reel.
But with that said. I have never ever been a DAIWA man. Shimano is my reel company. But after multitudes of hours spent surfing the world wide web and Ebay. I quickly became really fascinated with a reel that DAIWA came out with.
They (a reel manufacture) finally...and I mean FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Came out with a "conventional style" level-wind, star drag, heavy duty, HIGH SPEED reel, that AUTO-ENGAGES!
If you're lost, that means that the lever you disengage the spool with "automatically" RE-engages when you turn the handle.
DID YOU CATCH THAT?
"auto-engages"
So, with the sale of one Shimano Tranx 500 HG, I was able to purchase TWO of these reels for my use, via Ebay, at $187 with free shipping.
Daiwa isn't as proud of their reels as Shimano "HAS BECOME". So, as I dabble in the world of buy high, sell low. I may become a Shimano/Daiwa man.
Two for One. Hmmm, that's reely something huh? But Josh, the guy in this video doesn't actually do a REEL WORLD review.
So that's where Capt Dave will come in.
** 20#'s of drag pressure, is it really Shimano smooth??
** how tough is that "auto-engage", does it break or hang up at all??
** does this Daiwa Saltist 20 HC put the breaks on a 150 lb Spinner Shark the same way a Shimano Tranx can?
** is the Daiwa Saltist 20 HC worth buying more of??
** is the Daiwa Saltist 20 HC more "Versatile" than the largest low-profile reel ever made, the Tranx?? (casting distance, throwing monster lures, bottom fishing)
THESE ARE THE REASONS I BOUGHT TWO OF THEM AND WILL ANSWER BEFORE SUMMER IS OVER.
SO PLEASE STAND BY. MORE TO COME.
I do that already, "slightly". But not nearly as much as I'd like too. (IE: weekly, monthly basis.)
But, I'm prepping for an all out review coming up.
I just SOLD my Shimano Tranx 500 HG reel.
"SAY IT AIN'T SO?"
Yes, this reel:
WHY....might you say?
Answer: Because I'm poor.
And to be able to check out "other reels" to see if they are more to my liking, I have to turn-over what I have.
So, I could say...."SEE WHAT I DO FOR YOU ALL! MY BLOG READERS ARE SO IMPORTANT TO ME THAT I SELL PERFECTLY GOOD AWESOME REELS, SO I CAN REVIEW NEW REELS FOR YOU."
But that would be a lie. Yes, what I do personally does spill over into my reports here, and on to my video's. But I'd be lying if I said it was for the sole purpose of educating you the readers of this blog.
Because really, "how many of you paid attention to and thought about purchasing a Shimano Tranx before or after that video above? 1/1000 of a percent of my readership?"
Okay, the reason for the selling of the Shimano Tranx 500 HG is because it was expensive. They retail for $499.00!!!!!!!!!!!! I sold mine for $375 with free shipping. So, before Ebay fees are subtracted I may have made $340 on a $499.00 reel.
But with that said. I have never ever been a DAIWA man. Shimano is my reel company. But after multitudes of hours spent surfing the world wide web and Ebay. I quickly became really fascinated with a reel that DAIWA came out with.
They (a reel manufacture) finally...and I mean FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Came out with a "conventional style" level-wind, star drag, heavy duty, HIGH SPEED reel, that AUTO-ENGAGES!
If you're lost, that means that the lever you disengage the spool with "automatically" RE-engages when you turn the handle.
DID YOU CATCH THAT?
"auto-engages"
So, with the sale of one Shimano Tranx 500 HG, I was able to purchase TWO of these reels for my use, via Ebay, at $187 with free shipping.
Daiwa isn't as proud of their reels as Shimano "HAS BECOME". So, as I dabble in the world of buy high, sell low. I may become a Shimano/Daiwa man.
Two for One. Hmmm, that's reely something huh? But Josh, the guy in this video doesn't actually do a REEL WORLD review.
So that's where Capt Dave will come in.
** 20#'s of drag pressure, is it really Shimano smooth??
** how tough is that "auto-engage", does it break or hang up at all??
** does this Daiwa Saltist 20 HC put the breaks on a 150 lb Spinner Shark the same way a Shimano Tranx can?
** is the Daiwa Saltist 20 HC worth buying more of??
** is the Daiwa Saltist 20 HC more "Versatile" than the largest low-profile reel ever made, the Tranx?? (casting distance, throwing monster lures, bottom fishing)
THESE ARE THE REASONS I BOUGHT TWO OF THEM AND WILL ANSWER BEFORE SUMMER IS OVER.
SO PLEASE STAND BY. MORE TO COME.
12/31 - Those crazy Tides!!!!
Yep, it was that time O' the month. A winter time NEW MOON. The current was on the ridicules side of bazzaro. SMOKIN' is another way of saying it.
Which for us "float-riggers" is a tough time upon the not so slow and lazy St. Johns River, as it has been referred to.
Guess, who ever called it that wasn't in the Mayport area. But rather 100 miles south.
And of course it was a Holiday. And that meant the river "around the HUB" was a real zoo.
Had Tim & Logan aboard and our day started at 8:30am. Because I had all the perfect plans set up for a day just like the day before.
But being that it was a zoo. I couldn't go to where I wanted to fish. Because someone sat there camped out catching most likely damn near squat. Cause I watched them.
But we ended up catching some small Trout, many Bluefish, a few keeper Trout, and had many a Sheepshead bite. With Tim connecting once.
But, while waiting for some falling tide and waiting when the tide would be right on the spot I wanted to fish (which we got japped out of a minute before I was to start the engine and make the 25' move)
We bottom fished and had 2 eels, and a few Croakers. Yes, (2) eel's! Those fish that in another world maybe considered super gamefish.....Unfortunately, NOT on the Jettywolf, or in NE Florida.
They weren't looking for keeper fish. So I suppose any action would do. And action was kinda hard to stay in. Because of the super current. But we did find action, if actually found a "spot" without a human sitting anchored upon it.
Which for us "float-riggers" is a tough time upon the not so slow and lazy St. Johns River, as it has been referred to.
Guess, who ever called it that wasn't in the Mayport area. But rather 100 miles south.
And of course it was a Holiday. And that meant the river "around the HUB" was a real zoo.
Had Tim & Logan aboard and our day started at 8:30am. Because I had all the perfect plans set up for a day just like the day before.
But being that it was a zoo. I couldn't go to where I wanted to fish. Because someone sat there camped out catching most likely damn near squat. Cause I watched them.
But we ended up catching some small Trout, many Bluefish, a few keeper Trout, and had many a Sheepshead bite. With Tim connecting once.
But, while waiting for some falling tide and waiting when the tide would be right on the spot I wanted to fish (which we got japped out of a minute before I was to start the engine and make the 25' move)
We bottom fished and had 2 eels, and a few Croakers. Yes, (2) eel's! Those fish that in another world maybe considered super gamefish.....Unfortunately, NOT on the Jettywolf, or in NE Florida.
They weren't looking for keeper fish. So I suppose any action would do. And action was kinda hard to stay in. Because of the super current. But we did find action, if actually found a "spot" without a human sitting anchored upon it.
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