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Pin Fish
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Well I went up to pensacola to see my rents, my brother and my grandparents for thanksgiving but since my truck is still in the shop due to my retarded insurance, I had to ride with my parents meaning no fishing poles or kayaks... Luckily my brother, who is stationed in meridian miss., was nice enough to bring his sit-in kayak and a few poles for me to use, and in return I helped him find his first red fish at about 24".
We were originally looking for the big Bull reds by the pass but since my grandparents still have dial-up internet, we ended up paddling almost 8 miles one way just to find some blue fish by the Ft. Pickens dock. After we had fun with them, we realized we had forgot our water and food... We headed back I had to check out this NMZ we had passed. When I started picking up reds on a jerkbait my little bro was very jealous so I calmed him down and helped him catch one after I caught a little upgrade for the 321 tourney.
We then realized that sunset was coming and the gates of the park were going to close soon. Not only were we at least 5 miles away but we also realized it would be impossible to find our put in in the dark, even with flashlights. We started paddling as fast as we could but were dehydrated and starving. Luckily my parents came out to help and the very attractive female park ranger kept the gates open and waited for us to return, while my dad helped us locate the launch. We were lucky to say the least...
I caught 4 reds, countless blues and a trout, while my brother caught one red, and countless blues. (Dr. Seuss Slam) But after paddling almost 16 miles and being on the water for 12 hours without food or water we were exhausted.
After thanksgiving we gave it another shot near Gulf shores where I put my brother on a nice 26" red and a few trout while I caught 7 reds of various sizes rat-24", a few trout and a blue on top. Much more comfortable this time with food, water and a shorter trip.
A lot of the reds had several spots, one breaking my record at 11 spots total.
Nick Felts
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"Sleep is for old people!"
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Snapper
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Awesome report!!! You should post it in the kayak section....many a time ive gotten carried away and paddled home in the dark!
......................................................................2009 Kayak Wars - Team Mayhem 2008 Hobie Anglers Challenge Champion 13.5' Hobie Revolution "Mayhem 2"
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Trigger
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| Sounds like good day. Thanks for the report
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Grouper
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great report and pics. man that kayak fishing looks fun. i think i would need the foot pedal kind. thanks for the report.
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Trigger
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| Awesome report, take care
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Mingo
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Great report and some nice looking reds
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Grouper
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Nice fish and good report..Next time you come down with your brother put in at Sherman Cove since he is in the military they should let you in..Its a lot closer to the pass.. and next time bring some water!
Dylan
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Grouper
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AWESOME, Glad U had a good time, thnx for the pics! 
   
KEEP AN OCCASSIONAL RED HERE AND THERE FOR DINNER, BUT FOR THE REST, PRACTICE HEALTHY CATCH & RELEASE TECHNIQUES SAVE SOME FOR THE FUTURE!
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Ruby Red Lip
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got to be the greatest yak setups ever!
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Trigger
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During thanx giving you guys must have put in at Big Lagoon, Damn that's a long treck. If u guys did put in there you might want to know that the park exit actually does not close. There is a weight sensor in the road before you get to the gate. When you pass over it slowly the gate will rise. Those were some nice fish, congrats! You might want to take the advice of the person above and put in on base next time, it's alot closer. And if you did put in at Big Lagoon there is a nice spot across from Johnson Beach's boat ramp; a grass flat, that will hold alot of nice reds and trout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hint hint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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Trigger
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SUPER PICS....THANKS............
AJ
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