Navarre Skunk Report

[Shark Hunter]

This was my first trip that I got Skunked. A cold front moved in on my arrival.
The biting flies were terrible. Nothing that 40% deet didn't take care of.
Spent 9 days on the Beach. It rained two. We fished five and relaxed the other two.
I had primo bait and nice weather. It just wasn't in the cards.
Nothing Broke and no one got hurt. That's a successful trip to me.
It was good to see my Brother.
Keith supplied me the biggest Bonita I have ever seen.
Probably spent 40 hours on the sand without a click. Seaweed was a problem.
I'll get'em next time.

[Rancanfish]

Hard to accept a skunk isn't it?  I've never been able to say 'oh well'.

Glad you got to spend some time with your brother.  Mine was supposed to show up to help me work on my boat, but no..........

I didn't realize a cold front would shut down sharks.

[Dominick]

That's why it's called fishing er vacation.  Sitting on a beach in anticipation of some action is fun.  Dominick

[steelfish]

That bait is as big as my best catch from the beach

[handi2]

That's terrible Daron. I was waiting on a call about the big one that got away..!! I feel bad b/c I know they catch plenty of them here.

Keith

[Tightlines667]

I'm glad that you guys got the opportunity to give it an honest shot.  

What is that they say about fishing and work again?  

The more time and effort spent pursusing your quarry, the more you will appreciate the sucess, when it happens.  

[Aiala]

Darn, Mr. Shark, that's a tough break.   



Still, I daresay there isn't a single angler here who hasn't flown the Skunk Flag at one time or another. Part of our passion, I guess. And when you do finally score the Big One --and you will-- think how sweet it'll be!!   

~A~

[thorhammer]

Tough luck my friend but when you go big like that, it's hero or zero as you know...your bite will come. No doubt some six footers saw that bait and decided they weren't messing up big daddy's dinna. Hope you guys had a great trip and safe trip home.

J

[Three se7ens]

Tough luck.  I think they were scared of your senators 

[Shark Hunter]

My Senators will be back Adam.
I've caught at least one nice shark every time before I have went to the gulf.
I know the crabs ate well on my primo bait.
We were setting drops three at a time. 200, 300 and 500 yards out.
It is what it is. We still had a great time.
Chilling by the pool, drinking some cold ones, waiting to hit the beach after every one else leaves.
Somebody's gotta do it.
Life is good!

[Shark Hunter]

A few more.

[TomT]

Daron,
      When I got my first salmon fishing boat the first gift I received was the skunk flag.  I always flew it on the way out, but it rarely flew too long as we were fishing for salmon or rock fish.  The other fishermen always got a laugh out of the "skunk" and that is probably what kept me flying it. 
      I know I don't need to tell you this, but you had friends and family with you and you will have memories of this trip long after you remember is you caught a fish or not.  Congratulations, my friend!!
TomT

[Shark Hunter]

Thank You Tom,
Good Times with Family is what its all about. We had a blast.
Very Nice and clean hotel room. I had tons of gear. Fished every rod I brought.
I know I married a good woman when she said, " I'll get in the shower after you wash your fishing rods"
Life is Good!

[Aiala]

I know I married a good woman when she said, "I'll get in the shower after you wash your fishing rods..."

Not just "good"... SPECTACULAR!   

~A~

[HOLEINTHEWATER]

great report and good times.