Horseshoe Beach
Blue Water, Safety, and EPIRBs — GOFC Program, May 26th
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.20, 2009, under Cedar Key, Chassahowitzka and Homosassa, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Ozello to Crystal River, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
Don’t miss this program! The Gainesville Offshore Fishing Club monthly meetings are always worth attending.
For complete information on this meeting, please click http://www.gofc.us/gofc_monthly_may_2009.htm
Tournament Results, Reeling For Kids, Steinhatchee, May 15 & 16
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.19, 2009, under Cedar Key, Chassahowitzka and Homosassa, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Ozello to Crystal River, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
Over 90 boats entered this year’s Doug Johnson/Donnie Young Reeling for Kids Tournament at Steinhatchee. This tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alachua County.
You’ll notice that my name does not appear under the ‘Spotted Red’ category, as my fishing buddy, Capt. Rick Davidson, told me that there was NO SPOTS CATEGORY, and that I might as well throw my 14-spotter back! Something tells me I’ll read the rules myself next year!
Here are winners and prize amounts:
Friday Winners: $250 each
Trout 4.4 - #105 Jason Carrington
Redfish 7.5 – #150 Toney Sullivan
Cobia 37.3 – #161 Ashley Mock
Kingfish 33.5 – #157 Chris Newsome
Grouper 14.3 – #146 Andrew Greer
Junior Angler Offshore:
3rd – Charlie 18.9 AJ
2nd – Harrison 19.0 AJ
1st – Miles 22.3 AJ
Junior Angler Inshore:
3rd – Howard 3.0 Trout
2nd – Jake 4.1 Redfish
1st – Lauren 4.8 Redfish
Spotted Red: TIE
2nd - #173 Howard Starling with 10 spots
1st #161 Ashley Mock with 10 spots
Open Fish:
#125 Briton Dumas – 32.4 Blackdrum
Trout:
3rd – #105 Jason Carrington 4.4 $200
2nd – #161 Ashley Mock 4.5 $500
1st – #169 Chase Daniel $1000
Redfish: TIE
3rd – #169 Chase Daniel 7.5 $200
2nd – #167 7.5 Thad Beck $500
1st – #150 Toney Sullivan 7.5 $1000
Cobia:
3rd – #169 Chase Daniel 17.1 $200
2nd – #128 Joey Landreneau 26.3 $500
1st – #161 Ashley Mock 37.3 $1000
Kingfish:
3rd – #159 Jake Fulmer 21.0 $200
2nd – #122 Ray Hedgecock 24.4 $500
1st – #157 Chris Newsome 33.5 $1000
Grouper:
3rd – #180 Jon Thomas 17.5 $400
2nd – #122 Ray Hedgecock 17.7 $1,000
1st – #129 Frank Sheffield 24.3 $2,000
Master’s Inshore: $1,500
Ashley Mock-Redfish 6.6, Trout 4.5 and Cobia 37.3=48.4
Master’s Offshore: $3,000
Ray Hedgecock-26.4 AJ, 24.4 Kingfish and 17.8 Grouper=68.5
May 15-17, Florida Sportsman Fishing4Cast, “Plans B Through E at Cedar Key”
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.17, 2009, under Cedar Key, Chassahowitzka and Homosassa, Horseshoe Beach, Ozello to Crystal River, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
My weekly online Florida Sportsman Big Bend Fishing4Cast column has just been posted at:
‘Reeling for Kids’ Celebrity Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee, May 15-16
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.11, 2009, under Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Steinhatchee
That’s this weekend, folks! This is the 6th annual version of the Doug Johnson/Donnie Young Tournament that supports the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County. This tournament is always lots of fun and is a good chance to take home some nice prizes..
For complete information, logon on to www.reelingforkids.com
Capt. Tommy to speak at Atlanta Fly Fishing Club, this Wednesday, May 13
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.10, 2009, under Apalachicola, Carrabelle and St. George Island, Bradenton and Sarasota, Cedar Key, Chassahowitzka and Homosassa, Destin and Ft. Walton Beach, Dunedin, Clearwater and Largo, Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Captiva, Hernando and Pasco Gulf Coast, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Marco and The 10,000 Islands, Middle Charlotte Harbor, Naples, Navarre, Pensacola and Perdido, Old Tampa Bay--Above the Bridges, Ozello to Crystal River, Panama City, Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach and St. Joseph Bay, Shell Point to Lanark, Ochlockonee Bay, Siesta Key to Boca Grande, St. Marks, Aucilla and Econfina, St. Pete Beaches, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Tampa Bay, East and South Shore, Tampa Bay, West Shore and St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, The Sunshine Skyway and Beyond to Egmont, Upper Charlotte Harbor, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
I’ll be doing a presentation on ‘Fly Fishing Opportunities along Florida’s Big Bend & Emerald Coast’ at the AFFC’s May 13th meeting. If you live in the Atlanta area and are interested in fly fishing (fresh and salt waters) you should get with this group. For complete information, take a look at their Web site, www.atlantaflyfishingclub.org
Official Red Snapper Season, Gulf of Mexico, 2009
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.08, 2009, under Apalachicola, Carrabelle and St. George Island, Bradenton and Sarasota, Cedar Key, Chassahowitzka and Homosassa, Destin and Ft. Walton Beach, Dunedin, Clearwater and Largo, Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Captiva, Hernando and Pasco Gulf Coast, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Navarre, Pensacola and Perdido, Ozello to Crystal River, Panama City, Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach and St. Joseph Bay, Siesta Key to Boca Grande, St. Pete Beaches, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Tarpon Springs, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
FYI…from NACO, The National Association of Charterboat Operators:
The recreational fishery will open on June 1, 2009. The closure is effective 12:01 a.m., local time, August 15, 2009, which of course means that August 14, 2009 is the last day to land red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sad News–Shallow Water Angler to Cease Magazine Version
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.07, 2009, under Apalachicola, Carrabelle and St. George Island, Bradenton and Sarasota, Cedar Key, Chassahowitzka and Homosassa, Destin and Ft. Walton Beach, Dunedin, Clearwater and Largo, Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Captiva, Hernando and Pasco Gulf Coast, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Marco and The 10,000 Islands, Middle Charlotte Harbor, Naples, Navarre, Pensacola and Perdido, Old Tampa Bay--Above the Bridges, Ozello to Crystal River, Panama City, Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach and St. Joseph Bay, Shell Point to Lanark, Ochlockonee Bay, Siesta Key to Boca Grande, St. Marks, Aucilla and Econfina, St. Pete Beaches, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Tampa Bay, East and South Shore, Tampa Bay, West Shore and St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, The Sunshine Skyway and Beyond to Egmont, Upper Charlotte Harbor, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
However, in a letter from Publisher, Blair Wickstrom, it looks like they will focus on their TV and Online media. For complete details, take a look at Blair’s letter at:
http://www.floridasportsman.com/casts/swa_subscribes/index.html#cont
May 8-10, Florida Sportsman Fishing4Cast, “Focus on Crystal River”
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.07, 2009, under Chassahowitzka and Homosassa, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Ozello to Crystal River, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
My weekly online Florida Sportsman Big Bend Fishing4Cast column has just been posted at:
Steinhatchee April Fishing Report and May Forecast, from Sea Hag Marina
by Danielle Norwood on May.04, 2009, under Cedar Key, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Ozello to Crystal River, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
It’s May–and the fish are almost hooking themselves!
Take a look at our May Forecast at http://www.seahag.com/report0409.htm You’ll also find some information about how our guides and anglers did last month.
Reeling For Kids Fishing Tournament, Steinhatchee, May 15 & 16
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on May.04, 2009, under Cedar Key, Horseshoe Beach, Keaton Beach to Fenholloway, Ozello to Crystal River, Steinhatchee, Suwannee, Yankeetown and Waccasassa
The Doug Johnson and Donnie Young Reeling for Kids Celebrity Fishing Tournament is coming up on May 15 and 16 at Steinhatchee. This popular event benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Alachua County and is a great spot do some ‘celebrity sighting’–if you’re into UF Gator Football. Great prizes, great fun and lots of action!
See www.reelingforkids.com for complete information.
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