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2008-07-06 15:11:03
Port St. Lucie, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Eight Mile Reef
Our day starts off dodging early morning thunder storms.After avoiding the weather we fill our live well with three dozen live baits and head out of the Stuart Inlet east to the eight mile reef area.
Once we arrive at the reef, it is not five minutes we have our first Bonito on. These fish are under appreciated due to the poor quaility of the flesh. But I am here to tell you they are a fierce fighting fish. Once they get over fourteen pounds, they are exhausting!The initial run is spectacular! They refuse to give up, once they see the boat they take off for another blistering run.
We stayed busy with Bonito for a couple of hours, then decided to move in order to attempt a different challenger! That's my fishing report for this Sunday July 6th, 2008. Boat safely, fish well! Capt. Sal from St. Lucie Sportfishing Charters!
Fish Species: Bonito
Bait Used: live pilchards
Tackle Used: 15lb spinners
Method Used: Drifting
Water Depth: 75-120
Water Temperature: 81
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Speed: 10-15 knots
Bonita
About The Author: Captain Sal Mattino
Company: St. Lucie Sportfishing Charters
Area Reporting: Ocean & River from Fort Pierce to Stuart ,Florida
Bio: Retired from Firefighting & Law Enforcement Service. Fishing this area for 17 years. U.S. Coast Guard Captains License Qualified to operate vessels up to 100 tons. I carry a maximum of 6 passengers. I am a member of the American Professional Captains Association. I am a certified Captain for the International Game & Fish Association. I have received additional training in First Responder First Aid applications.
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