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Summertime Battles
2008-07-01 18:23:56
Port St. Lucie, Florida - Saltwater Fishing Report
Donaldson Reef
The trips starts out with two young Angelers vacationing in Florida ,full of anticipation of the fish battles to come! First as always head south to fill the live well with this mornings catch of live baits ranging from sardines to small blue runners and an occasional cigar minnow.
After completing the task at hand, we head to the first spot only to be confronted with an immediate battle of a hungry Bonito. After getting warmed up with several Bonitos ranging from 14-16 pounds. We are greeted with a small school of dolhins looking for a handout.
With a couple of sharp young Angelers on board we managed to boat three dolphin in a matter of minutes. The larger dolphin swimming around the boat could not be enticed to eat our offerings.The trip ended with a few more Bonito battles! Thats my report from St. Lucie Sportfishing Charters!Thanks Capt. Sal
Fish Species: Dolphin, Bonito
Bait Used: Live & Strip Baits
Tackle Used: 20-25 lb
Method Used: Drifting
Water Depth: 85-125
Water Temperature: 82
Wind Direction: SE
Wind Speed: 10
Tablefare for the Young Angelers
Saltwater Battle!
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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