A DAY AND A NIGHT by Dave Spendiff

Posted on May 11, 2017 by VHFC

Got a late morning start after a little shoulder physical therapy and headed over to the bridges closest to ship bottom. Caught a small bluefish and a schoolie striper but nothing more, so moved north and finally made contact with a good concentration of large bluefish. Contacted Ed and Bill, who were farther north, to join me in the fun. Honestly can not recall the exact number caught, but over 20 with the last one being a monster 18.84lb gator. Nothing like catching this bear on a home made rod and plug!
Next day had to plant flowers, it’s Spring you know, and then went night fishing the bridges until 1:30am. Four bass, largest 26″ and another one of those bluefish – thank goodness he was small because I don’t need a brut in the boat with me at night. The bay is alive, get out and enjoy it.

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