Day #2: with Dennis and Seth. Can ya say......"dem boys are hooked!!!!!"
I NEVER WANNA STOP, I WANNA GO FISHIN'.
See Capt Dave, do the Gator Trout dance!
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA DAILY FISHING REPORTS FOR: WWW.CAPTDAVES.COM - CALL: 904-642-9546
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
12/28 - WET...but we knew that going in.
Yep. The sky was over-cast since when I was out on Thursday. And at least today, we all knew (Bill, John & I) that rain would and could be part of our day.
I had my slickers on, and even before we left the dock I made up a nice little rain coat for my depth sounder display screen out of a Glad "stretch" baggy. Don't want this one to get a case of the shitz, by getting wet like my last display screen that toasted after 7 years and three complete soakings. (It's on Ebay for sale right now for "Parts" for $100) Hmmm, lets see. I guess $371.00 per year is all that eventually cost me.
OH......back to the fishin'. Well spot one was fruitless. Spot two was 4 Trout and one good keeper. Then spot three. Where I planned on putting all my marbles. Two Trout. One Giant Croaker.
B-U-T. Spot three is where we sat through the rain. Misty at first. Then, came a bit more soaking.
But Bill & Johns came "sort of" ready with a few cheezy poncho's.
NOTIFICATION:
As if anyone who will be booking with me in the near future will actually be reading this!
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HOME IN ___________ WITH PLANS ON FISHING IN FLORIDA WHILE VISITING__________ OR COMING FOR THE SHEAR PURPOSE OF BEING OUTDOORS WITHOUT PACKING "FOUL WEATHER CLOTHING".
I say this every single winter.
BUT IF YOU OWN A WATERPROOF JACKET, AND EVEN BETTER YET A SET OF SLIP ON WATERPROOF PANTS. BRING THEM!!!!
FROM HERE ON OUT TILL AT LEAST APRIL, YOU COULD USE THEM.
-a simple set of "frog-togs" or a stearns walmart rain suit can be a life saver.
Okay, enough Eagle Scout talk. I never was one. But I could have been. Instead, I'm your guide.
If you were heading to Mt. Everest, and your "sherpa" said, bring a down jacket, and you didn't.
Heck, at least you were warned, right??
We ended the day with enough for a fish fry dinner at Singletons. And that's where Bill & John were heading with the women afterwards.
Yes, today was tough. But they hung in there and we had a great time, as always. No matter what problem the Trout had.
I had my slickers on, and even before we left the dock I made up a nice little rain coat for my depth sounder display screen out of a Glad "stretch" baggy. Don't want this one to get a case of the shitz, by getting wet like my last display screen that toasted after 7 years and three complete soakings. (It's on Ebay for sale right now for "Parts" for $100) Hmmm, lets see. I guess $371.00 per year is all that eventually cost me.
OH......back to the fishin'. Well spot one was fruitless. Spot two was 4 Trout and one good keeper. Then spot three. Where I planned on putting all my marbles. Two Trout. One Giant Croaker.
B-U-T. Spot three is where we sat through the rain. Misty at first. Then, came a bit more soaking.
But Bill & Johns came "sort of" ready with a few cheezy poncho's.
NOTIFICATION:
As if anyone who will be booking with me in the near future will actually be reading this!
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HOME IN ___________ WITH PLANS ON FISHING IN FLORIDA WHILE VISITING__________ OR COMING FOR THE SHEAR PURPOSE OF BEING OUTDOORS WITHOUT PACKING "FOUL WEATHER CLOTHING".
I say this every single winter.
BUT IF YOU OWN A WATERPROOF JACKET, AND EVEN BETTER YET A SET OF SLIP ON WATERPROOF PANTS. BRING THEM!!!!
FROM HERE ON OUT TILL AT LEAST APRIL, YOU COULD USE THEM.
-a simple set of "frog-togs" or a stearns walmart rain suit can be a life saver.
Okay, enough Eagle Scout talk. I never was one. But I could have been. Instead, I'm your guide.
If you were heading to Mt. Everest, and your "sherpa" said, bring a down jacket, and you didn't.
Heck, at least you were warned, right??
We ended the day with enough for a fish fry dinner at Singletons. And that's where Bill & John were heading with the women afterwards.
Yes, today was tough. But they hung in there and we had a great time, as always. No matter what problem the Trout had.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
12/26 - One more BIG Holiday left......
Get your NEW YEARS charter booked now! It's the last Holiday left for at least a little while.
And I can say the Trout are chewin'. It took long enough....
Because we caught them today. There was no one around. The weather was just this side of "iffy".
But one thing for sure was that it was the Coldest day so far for me on the water.
And that's a good thing. It'll keep them chewin'.
It's supposed to be cold in the Winter. Not 84 degrees and perpetual summer. So, you may have to bundle up.
It was overcast, and slightly breezy. But nothing too bad. It looked as if it was going to rain all day. But it was too cold for it to do that.
Had Dennis and his son Seth aboard. Ready for action. The bites today weren't thru the roof. But we all caught decent fish. 99% Trout, with a 1% Bluefish tossed in because....."it's winter".
Some throw-backs at 14 inches. But if the regs were not so "treehuggerish" we would had a really good box of fish. But since it's "treehuggerish" in Florida. We ended up with 2-Croakers on float-rigs and live shrimp and 6 keeper Trout, to take home.
Enough for a Fish Fry!!
And I can say the Trout are chewin'. It took long enough....
Because we caught them today. There was no one around. The weather was just this side of "iffy".
But one thing for sure was that it was the Coldest day so far for me on the water.
And that's a good thing. It'll keep them chewin'.
It's supposed to be cold in the Winter. Not 84 degrees and perpetual summer. So, you may have to bundle up.
It was overcast, and slightly breezy. But nothing too bad. It looked as if it was going to rain all day. But it was too cold for it to do that.
Had Dennis and his son Seth aboard. Ready for action. The bites today weren't thru the roof. But we all caught decent fish. 99% Trout, with a 1% Bluefish tossed in because....."it's winter".
Some throw-backs at 14 inches. But if the regs were not so "treehuggerish" we would had a really good box of fish. But since it's "treehuggerish" in Florida. We ended up with 2-Croakers on float-rigs and live shrimp and 6 keeper Trout, to take home.
Enough for a Fish Fry!!
Monday, December 23, 2013
C'C'mon.....it's all about the water, NOT ice!
-SETTING RECORDS!!!!!!!
-NO WINTER HERE
-WHICH WATER WOULD YOU RATHER FISH?
CALL CAPT DAVE: 904-643-9546 (yes, call. not e-mail)
www.captdaves.com
-NO WINTER HERE
-WHICH WATER WOULD YOU RATHER FISH?
CALL CAPT DAVE: 904-643-9546 (yes, call. not e-mail)
www.captdaves.com
Saturday, December 21, 2013
12/21 - NOT MINE
JUS' AN F.Y.I for my readers. (these reels are not mine)
Here's a DEAL, on the reels I use because they are BULLETPROOF. For either HD float-rigging (heavy Duty) or bottom fishing the river and inlets. EZ to maintain, they remind me of my JETTYWOLF!
"""IN ACTION"" on BIG REDS!
Hell, I'm so impressed I did TWO reviews on these Shimano TR-100G Reels!
***VIDEO LINK #1***
***VIDEO LINK #2***
Great price for used FRESH WATER reels, that look very clean on Ebay. MSRP on these is usually $60 on average, plus shipping. Check out like below.
***EBAY LINK TO $30 SHIMANO TR-100G levelwind star drag "work horses" ***
ONLY 14 hrs Left....as of right now: 12/21 at: 3"07pm. I might just grab a few if nobody does.
Here's a DEAL, on the reels I use because they are BULLETPROOF. For either HD float-rigging (heavy Duty) or bottom fishing the river and inlets. EZ to maintain, they remind me of my JETTYWOLF!
"""IN ACTION"" on BIG REDS!
Hell, I'm so impressed I did TWO reviews on these Shimano TR-100G Reels!
***VIDEO LINK #1***
***VIDEO LINK #2***
Great price for used FRESH WATER reels, that look very clean on Ebay. MSRP on these is usually $60 on average, plus shipping. Check out like below.
***EBAY LINK TO $30 SHIMANO TR-100G levelwind star drag "work horses" ***
ONLY 14 hrs Left....as of right now: 12/21 at: 3"07pm. I might just grab a few if nobody does.
Friday, December 20, 2013
12/19 - IT'S JINGLE BELLS & FLOAT RIGS.....
-are you freezing your butt off, in the Northland?
-are you in need of some skin soaking, Vitamin D?
-are you ready for a winter break?
WWW.CAPTDAVES.COM
"the sun is shining here"
-are you in need of some skin soaking, Vitamin D?
-are you ready for a winter break?
WWW.CAPTDAVES.COM
"the sun is shining here"
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
12/17 - No Lines, No Waiting
Sick and tired of boat ramp follies? Those idiots who take 30 minutes to put their boat in the water?
Create your own. No Lines, No Waiting....
Create your own. No Lines, No Waiting....
Monday, December 16, 2013
12/16 - forget this...no LBA for me.
Minutes from my house. The Little Jetties Park is a JOKE. Thought I'd go see what it looks like after years of not going there. It's not LBA, friendly. That's for sure. (land based angling) Plus everywhere I went there was a HUMAN. I don't want to be around HUMANS. And that proves futile at this so called "Park" in the river city.
I believe, I've seen more LBA opportunities in a two horse Florida town! Let alone a city who thinks they're some big dog. But isn't.
I'll stick to fishing the JETTYWOLF.
I believe, I've seen more LBA opportunities in a two horse Florida town! Let alone a city who thinks they're some big dog. But isn't.
I'll stick to fishing the JETTYWOLF.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
12/13 - Windy, Cold & the Flipflop kids!
Did a 1/2 day today with two adults and two great kids. Dad and the two kids were visiting from Michigan. So today's windy and chilly weather was no big deal.
The fishing wasn't all that bang-up. But the kids and us adults caught some Whiting, Puffers, small Sand Trout, and Seabass while just bottom fishing with some jumbo "primo" dead shrimp on the bottom on a falling tide. (I felt as if we should have had a bit more action. But the kids were happy and loved the pufferfish)
But the point is....I had to document these kids. Six & eight years old and were super troopers. Yes, rambunctious, but they never ever said BOO, about the wind or the temp.
They along with Dad, all had one their "flip-flops"....because dammit, they were in Florida!!
Had hoods on their jackets and hardly wore them.
All the while, Captain Dave looked like this all day.
Double Jacket, sweatshirt underneath, hat on, hood UP.
My "usual" winter look, to include slicker pants over shorts and my Alaskan Sneakers on aka: "Xtratuff's".
NO, I certainly didn't mind either. Because I know how to dress for it. And before ya know it. The heat will be on, and yet another summer will be upon us. Again, I don't mind, thats for sure.
I'd rather be in my office in the wind, in the chill, then sitting home bored to tears any day.
But, I just wanted to show off two litl' crew members that were tougher than many adults I've had out on windy chilly days.
The fishing wasn't all that bang-up. But the kids and us adults caught some Whiting, Puffers, small Sand Trout, and Seabass while just bottom fishing with some jumbo "primo" dead shrimp on the bottom on a falling tide. (I felt as if we should have had a bit more action. But the kids were happy and loved the pufferfish)
But the point is....I had to document these kids. Six & eight years old and were super troopers. Yes, rambunctious, but they never ever said BOO, about the wind or the temp.
They along with Dad, all had one their "flip-flops"....because dammit, they were in Florida!!
Had hoods on their jackets and hardly wore them.
All the while, Captain Dave looked like this all day.
Double Jacket, sweatshirt underneath, hat on, hood UP.
My "usual" winter look, to include slicker pants over shorts and my Alaskan Sneakers on aka: "Xtratuff's".
NO, I certainly didn't mind either. Because I know how to dress for it. And before ya know it. The heat will be on, and yet another summer will be upon us. Again, I don't mind, thats for sure.
I'd rather be in my office in the wind, in the chill, then sitting home bored to tears any day.
But, I just wanted to show off two litl' crew members that were tougher than many adults I've had out on windy chilly days.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
12/12 - It's perfect, and on my wish list
I think so.........5 gallons of gas in 10 hours. Sounds like I could use a "Mudwolf".
-Mill Cove
-Dunns Creek
-Broward River
-Trout River
-too name a few close areas that are all mud and oysters. But have fish, and no one else around.
ALLOY HULL TOO.
NO FEAR & NO FLATS BOATS FOLLOW
THIS IS WHAT I MEAN......and yes in NE FLORIDA, too!!
-Mill Cove
-Dunns Creek
-Broward River
-Trout River
-too name a few close areas that are all mud and oysters. But have fish, and no one else around.
ALLOY HULL TOO.
NO FEAR & NO FLATS BOATS FOLLOW
THIS IS WHAT I MEAN......and yes in NE FLORIDA, too!!
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
12/11 - Two days, Two boats, Two kinds of weather
Let's plan a great holiday trip, for you.
904-642-9546
8am-8pm eastern time.
The morning after...
TELL ME, WHAT JACKSONVILLE FISHING GUIDE PROVIDES YOU WITH WHAT I DO?
IF YOU KNOW ONE EMAIL ME (CHARTER@CAPTDAVES.COM)
HIS WEBSITE. SO I CAN SEE FOR MYSELF.
904-642-9546
8am-8pm eastern time.
The morning after...
TELL ME, WHAT JACKSONVILLE FISHING GUIDE PROVIDES YOU WITH WHAT I DO?
IF YOU KNOW ONE EMAIL ME (CHARTER@CAPTDAVES.COM)
HIS WEBSITE. SO I CAN SEE FOR MYSELF.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
12/8 - what are ya waiting for?
"NAME YOUR OWN PRICE"
INFO HERE- link
Yes, it takes a bit of planning on your part.
winter is where it's at for all Jax inshore fishing!
If you can call this a winter so far...
Last week, my crew lathered up in sun screen!
It's been t-shirt weather. Not winter weather.
While the rest of the country, and out west even Dallas TX has been blasted by winter condition.....NOT HERE! (photos are from 2012 winter)
904-642-9546
8am-8pm
-since 1996 Jacksonville 'full-time' fishing guide service.
Friday, December 6, 2013
12/6 - GoPro JAWS & Trout Blues
The handiest ever, GoPro mounting system! I love this thing. Check out "why".
Big problem though...when I got excited and hooked a 27" Redbass, on a Storm wild-eye Shad "swim bait". Along the south Jetty in 28' of water. I hit my "GoPro remote control"
fast, to get the footage of a great fish fight on light tackle.
Obviously, I turned camera off instead of ON! And when it came down to the very end. I didn't get the BEST footage of the day. Gawd dang I was pissed as I reviewed what I had shot today.
NO Bait on the Jettywolf. Just a quickly trip to do various camera angles and make a review type video. And I still caught 4 "dink" Yellowmouth & Speckled Trout, and the 27" Redbass.
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The Next Day, Thursday 12/5:
OMG...what a perfect day! Light winds. Only two guys aboard the Jettywolf. "The Hunt for the Speckley Bastards" all day.
It was 10am at the jetties, three of us float-rig fishing live Shrimp. NOT A SINGLE BITE.
Even, me!
South Jetty, North Jetty.....D-E-A-D on a flooding tide from hell. (NEW MOON)
Holy Bazzaro World, Bat Man!!!
"Here's yer sign". GO ELSEWHERE.
So we ended up in Mill Cove by 11:00am. The Cove was MEGA flooded.
It was Noon by the time Patrick caught the first Trout. Barely a 15" keeper.
To make a very long story shorter. The three of us ended up with three keeper (barely) Trout, 10 14" Trout, a small Flounder, and 3 dozen 15-17 inch Redbass. It was also DEAD SLOW up in the nursery grounds. Is there any LEGAL IN FLORIDA REDFISH IN THAT PLACE?
Yes, Mill Cove. "Romper room, Sesame Street" was barely cutting it. But, the move did have us catching at least. And my crew was happier.
ENDLESS too warm conditions. Not enough winter. Trout fishing is almost futile. I finally realize that.
It's certainly not me.
Like a relationship gone bad. You wonder, "what could I have done. What can I do..."
Then you realize. "It's NOT me."
A buddy of mine, who stereo typically fishes the ICW, and creeks told me. "I've given up on Trout, this year."
LOOKS LIKE THE JETTYWOLF HAS TOO ALSO.
-FRESH JUMBO DEAD SHRIMP (Drum bait)
-FRESH CAUGHT CUT CROAKER (Redbass bait)
-EXPENSIVE FIDDLER CRABS (Sheepshead bait)
-Will be the norm I suppose, from here on out.
-Will save me a lot of mental anguish?
It really hurts, because all I live for is this time of year. Giant Jetty Trout. Cold weather. And then it's soon back to 95 degrees in the shade again.....
Hmmmmmm, look below! Yes, just look down. Right here on this screen. See the photo on the Video, on the post below this one??
Check out the date. Check out the size of that Trout.
DO I HAVE PROOF OR WHAT?
I always have proof, that's the problem.
GOT A REEL THAT NEEDS SOME TLC?
HOW ABOUT A FILLET KNIFE THATS BUTCHERING FISH?
CAPT DAVE CAN HELP
"CLICK HERE"
Big problem though...when I got excited and hooked a 27" Redbass, on a Storm wild-eye Shad "swim bait". Along the south Jetty in 28' of water. I hit my "GoPro remote control"
fast, to get the footage of a great fish fight on light tackle.
Obviously, I turned camera off instead of ON! And when it came down to the very end. I didn't get the BEST footage of the day. Gawd dang I was pissed as I reviewed what I had shot today.
NO Bait on the Jettywolf. Just a quickly trip to do various camera angles and make a review type video. And I still caught 4 "dink" Yellowmouth & Speckled Trout, and the 27" Redbass.
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The Next Day, Thursday 12/5:
OMG...what a perfect day! Light winds. Only two guys aboard the Jettywolf. "The Hunt for the Speckley Bastards" all day.
It was 10am at the jetties, three of us float-rig fishing live Shrimp. NOT A SINGLE BITE.
Even, me!
South Jetty, North Jetty.....D-E-A-D on a flooding tide from hell. (NEW MOON)
Holy Bazzaro World, Bat Man!!!
"Here's yer sign". GO ELSEWHERE.
So we ended up in Mill Cove by 11:00am. The Cove was MEGA flooded.
It was Noon by the time Patrick caught the first Trout. Barely a 15" keeper.
To make a very long story shorter. The three of us ended up with three keeper (barely) Trout, 10 14" Trout, a small Flounder, and 3 dozen 15-17 inch Redbass. It was also DEAD SLOW up in the nursery grounds. Is there any LEGAL IN FLORIDA REDFISH IN THAT PLACE?
Yes, Mill Cove. "Romper room, Sesame Street" was barely cutting it. But, the move did have us catching at least. And my crew was happier.
ENDLESS too warm conditions. Not enough winter. Trout fishing is almost futile. I finally realize that.
It's certainly not me.
Like a relationship gone bad. You wonder, "what could I have done. What can I do..."
Then you realize. "It's NOT me."
A buddy of mine, who stereo typically fishes the ICW, and creeks told me. "I've given up on Trout, this year."
LOOKS LIKE THE JETTYWOLF HAS TOO ALSO.
-FRESH JUMBO DEAD SHRIMP (Drum bait)
-FRESH CAUGHT CUT CROAKER (Redbass bait)
-EXPENSIVE FIDDLER CRABS (Sheepshead bait)
-Will be the norm I suppose, from here on out.
-Will save me a lot of mental anguish?
It really hurts, because all I live for is this time of year. Giant Jetty Trout. Cold weather. And then it's soon back to 95 degrees in the shade again.....
Hmmmmmm, look below! Yes, just look down. Right here on this screen. See the photo on the Video, on the post below this one??
Check out the date. Check out the size of that Trout.
DO I HAVE PROOF OR WHAT?
I always have proof, that's the problem.
GOT A REEL THAT NEEDS SOME TLC?
HOW ABOUT A FILLET KNIFE THATS BUTCHERING FISH?
CAPT DAVE CAN HELP
"CLICK HERE"
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
12/3 - Let's repeat.....in 2013
SEE THAT WEATHER WIDGET ON THE RIGHT SIDE BAR OF THIS BLOG?
YEAH, IT'S THERE AMONGST ALL THE OTHER SUPER INFO ABOUT MAYPORT FISHING YOU'LL FIND HERE.
-TAKE A GOOD LOOK!
-CLICK THE WEATHER LINK!
PLEASE DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THE WEATHER IF YOU CAN'T PLAN AND PICK A PROPER DAY.
THIS WEEK ALONE THE WEATHERHEADS HAVE BEEN TALKING PERFECTION.
PLUS THE TIDES ARE GREAT FOR T-ROUTZ!
THATS ONLY IF YOU'RE INTO CATCHING FISH, OF COURSE.
Monday, December 2, 2013
12/2 - POCKET FULL OF WHAT?????
The only time you will witness this phenomenon in your life.
August 2014
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Next year, the month of August will count 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.This phenomenon occurs only once every 823 years. Chinese people call it: ‘Pocketful of money!’
So, with that said......
I'll be soooooo busy and make such a living next August that I'll be heading to Slidell La. for the month of September (yeah, right during Hurricane peak'ness) but I don't care. I'll be in the "mother land of all Trout"...
NOT!
- it would have to be a time capsule back to No wars, and a balanced budget. For that to happen for me.
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