I met a very nice young man at Batt's Grill in Surf City today that was having fresh caught speckled trout for his supper. The 16 year old young man's name is Bentz Overstreet. Bentz and his party caught 15 keeper specks today in the backewaters near Jacksonville. The fish were all 2 lb to 3 1/2 lbs, and all ate pink plastic shrimp. Although Bentz was excited about catching the trout, he really wanted to catch a red drum. But the reds were scarce today, so Bentz will have to catch his first big red another day. Bentz is from Mississippi, where he says he catches 5 and 6 lb speckled trout "all the time". He has also caught some nice sea mullet this week fishing from Surf City Pier with friends. Bentz said he caught "some nice ones" on fresh cut shrimp, fishing just behind the breakers. Congratulations to Bentz and his fishin' buds for a nice day on the water. Bentz, it was nice talking with you today. I hope you will stay in touch and let us know what you are catching back in Mississippi. Send digital pictures and I can post them to the blog.
I have heard of several anglers who have been catching a few sea mullets as well as small keeper speckled trout in the surf and from the Surf City Pier. So, it's time for me to get some nice white ocean shrimp, and hit the pier. Bandages come off my healing finger tomorrow, so I can get my hand wet without having to worry about infection.
Ok, everyone, get out there and get to fishing! It's time! Let us know what you catch! Inquiring minds want to know!
Till next time....
Tight lines!
Johnny
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