Picked up an 08 jvx16 side console a little over a week ago. It was a good compromise for the wife and I. Got it out Saturday but didn’t have any luck with the fish. Headed out Sunday and fished the falling/low tide.
Took a buddy that never fished salt. We started fishing some grass lines near docks and he hooked a small red and black drum. He was excited to catch something, especially since it was the first saltwater fish he has ever caught. We moved around quite a bit trying shallow banks and deeper adjacent holes.
Water temp ranged from 46 to 52. Found a 7 foot depth near a dock in a creek. I put a finger mullet on the bottom. Within 20 minutes we hear a rod start bobbing. I almost forgot what it was like to fight a big red since its been since December since ive caught a decent one. After a couple minute battle we netted a fat 28 incher. The negative low tide was interesting in Shem creek. All in all it was a good day. The 60 horse really pushes the skiff at 38mph and I am very content with the purchase. I highly recommend the new lowrance hdi 4 with chirp and downscan. I was picking up small fish and ledges with no problem.
My buddies first red
I gotta get betty boop off of there lol
The bow cushion comes off until the wife demands to come along
Not lucky. You said it yourself. You found a hole near a dock and found fish. And you tried another pattern and didn’t, so you changed it up. That’s not luck. That’s being analytical. Good work!
lol the boat was owned by an older couple. I’ve yet to take it off. It only had 60 hours on the motor and has never been in the salt until last Saturday.
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
