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Posted: 12/13/2021 10:04:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: osprey21]
Hey guys… been awhile since I’ve been around but being a fishing guide has made me a busy man. After years I’m finally decided to post some daily photos of my charters. I’ll try to post often and answer any questions you all will have. I’m a bit rusty but I think I’ll get the hang of posting videos and photos again here… Slug-O
 Yesterday’s trip was up in Mayport fishing the jetties for Mangos and redfish. We did extremely well but the sharks were just terrible and we lost 5 fish to the “Mayport Squirrels”  . Damn things would chase the fish and ram the boat while trying to eat it. Not once but twice my trolling motor was attacked. On the second attack a shark bit the “prop” blade off and I had to head in as it’s a new boat and didn’t have a spare with me. Yes those are teeth marks on my new motor .   . 
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Posted: 8/8/2021 9:42:25 AM EDT
[#1]
Good to see you back, Capt.
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Posted: 8/8/2021 11:22:39 AM EDT
[#2]
Always enjoy OP's thread. A bullshark was the most likely suspect for biting random stuff that makes them mad, like trolling motors.
I like to call them Hillary sharks. Nasty creatures. |
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Posted: 8/8/2021 5:02:41 PM EDT
[#3]
Welcome back Captain. I've been wondering what you've been up to. Glad you're doing good brother.
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Posted: 8/8/2021 5:52:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Slug-O]
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4Real: Welcome back Captain. I've been wondering what you've been up to. Glad you're doing good brother. . Doing great. The bite is on!!! 
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Posted: 8/8/2021 6:16:33 PM EDT
[#5]
Welcome back!
For those that don't know you can hear Capt. Dana on Thursday nights on the fishing forecast show located on Itunes at TheOutdoorsShow. Looking forward to your posts! Your enthusiasm is undeniable! |
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Posted: 8/8/2021 6:26:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/9/2021 10:11:28 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Good to see you back, Capt. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/9/2021 11:19:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PR361: Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PR361: Originally Posted By osprey21: Good to see you back, Capt. |
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Posted: 8/9/2021 8:31:15 PM EDT
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Had the boat in the shop the last two days getting the trolling motor repaired and having Minnkota 10’ Raptors put on. I like these over the Power Poles as the same remote that works the trolling motor also works the raptors.
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Posted: 8/9/2021 9:21:20 PM EDT
[#10]
Hey there... good to see you posting and doing well.
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Posted: 8/10/2021 6:06:21 AM EDT
[#11]
Thought someone brought an old thread to life when I saw it was started by Slug-O. Glad to see you back.
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Posted: 8/10/2021 8:15:05 AM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Good to see you back, Capt. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/10/2021 9:01:09 AM EDT
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Shore bound fisherman...
Been off work for past week, did 4 days at Matanzas and got rained on and skunked pretty much. Had a hard time even catching bait w/ the cast net. Hit Shell Mound Sunday, caught 2 sharks and some bigger catfish. Hit it again yesterday, caught some bigger catfish, saw two upper slot sized reds pulled in, and watched a lady loose large black drum three times... Today is last day of vacay, will be back on Shell Mound pier by noon.... |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 9:23:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: osprey21]
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Slug-O: Had the boat in the shop the last two days getting the trolling motor repaired and having Minnkota 10’ Raptors put on. I like these over the Power Poles as the same remote that works the trolling motor also works the raptors. . https://i.imgur.com/Q85yyul.jpg . https://i.imgur.com/hjB1LrE.jpg . https://i.imgur.com/BtDbX1y.jpg Nice Skeeter - still have the Mitzi skiff? |
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Posted: 8/10/2021 2:54:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Nice Skeeter - still have the Mitzi skiff? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By osprey21: Originally Posted By Slug-O: Had the boat in the shop the last two days getting the trolling motor repaired and having Minnkota 10’ Raptors put on. I like these over the Power Poles as the same remote that works the trolling motor also works the raptors. . https://i.imgur.com/Q85yyul.jpg . https://i.imgur.com/hjB1LrE.jpg . https://i.imgur.com/BtDbX1y.jpg Nice Skeeter - still have the Mitzi skiff? . Slowly building the business… on my third boat now. This is as big as I plan on going…. .  ..  . 
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Posted: 8/10/2021 3:03:28 PM EDT
[#16]
Had a good day overall…. Started at 7am fishing the incoming tide at Mayport. Lots of “Mangos” and we caught our limit easy. No problems with sharks today….caught a slot red and lost another and we decided to head inshore and try to get a “Bullred”. Done by 11am and back at the dock.
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Posted: 8/10/2021 6:19:52 PM EDT
[#17]
Cool stuff.
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Posted: 8/11/2021 10:40:05 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Slug-O]
[#18]
Nice day fishing the rocks again. Damn “Mayport Squirrels”, aka sharks kept us busy as they will eat anything that gives them a chance. No tarpon today. Trolling motor or battery seems weak and I know I charged the batteries last night. Going to swap out the TM for my spare and I’m going to test a 15 pitch prop on the 200 Yamaha and see how my hole shot is and fuel economy…
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Posted: 8/13/2021 3:57:47 PM EDT
[#19]
Tough last two days. I went south today to St A and found fish finally that wanted to eat…. Ended with 7 reds. Six of the reds were over slot so we only kept one. Stayed out longer but I really didn’t have any plans and now here I sit at the bar!!!
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Posted: 8/13/2021 7:24:51 PM EDT
[#20]
Some nice reds!
Where are you finding tarpon around here? |
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Posted: 8/13/2021 7:59:18 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaxShooter: Some nice reds! Where are you finding tarpon around here? . I’m currently running from Mayport to Vilano right now chasing the bite… |
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Posted: 8/13/2021 10:10:47 PM EDT
[#22]
Interesting. I know one place in the area with a tarpon hole but it's nice to see them elsewhere.
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Posted: 8/13/2021 10:22:57 PM EDT
[#23]
I've been hooking them almost daily. Sadly, they just keep cutting, and shaking me off.
(Brevard) |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 8/14/2021 10:48:52 AM EDT
[#24]
Good to see you back around Dana…
Keep’em Tight lines my friend 
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Posted: 8/14/2021 11:06:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: nowgrn4]
[#25]
Nice rig! A friend has a very similar rig. One look at the robust stringer integrated half inch aluminum plate transom reinforcement on a Skeeter and you know their built like no other.
Very impressive feature to those that actually know boats. Edit. Just looked it up, Skeeter calls it their "Aluminum torque transfer transom & Stringer System". |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 11:24:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Slug-O]
[#26]
Morning trip cut short due to lightning but we still caught a few and lost even more. Big reds around structure tend to break off often. Cut crab for the day was key and I had a 10” mullet out the back that a tarpon took a shot at and missed unfortunately… Guide tip…… have a pair of “ski goggles” for the rain, it’s amazing how nice it helps!!!
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Posted: 8/14/2021 12:17:28 PM EDT
[#27]
I'll have to remember the ski mask thing. Got caught about 10 mi from the river while out in the Gulf and couldn't get back fast enough. Stung like hell getting pelted (I swear there was some hail in there also). It was hard as hell to see going 20 knots and getting hit with rain.
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Posted: 8/14/2021 1:07:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Slug-O]
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JaxShooter: I'll have to remember the ski mask thing. Got caught about 10 mi from the river while out in the Gulf and couldn't get back fast enough. Stung like hell getting pelted (I swear there was some hail in there also). It was hard as hell to see going 20 knots and getting hit with rain. . As you can tell… I’m happy with goggles on and my client was wishing he had a pair too . 
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Posted: 8/14/2021 3:07:12 PM EDT
[#29]
Good call.
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Posted: 8/15/2021 8:26:15 PM EDT
[#30]
We really need a “Like Button” on here!
Awesome updates, thanks for taking the time to post the reports and pictures! |
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Posted: 8/15/2021 8:48:25 PM EDT
[#31]
Trolling motor issues today. No clue what the problem was. All working fine then dead. Thought I’d was a breaker but it wasn’t. Took all the battery leads apart checking and rechecking and found nothing. … then it started working again. It’s damn tough to slip up on fish with the main motor. Got one to eat and then took the couple out for an enjoyable boat ride of St Augustine. All in all they were happy and that’s what matters…
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Posted: 8/15/2021 11:00:40 PM EDT
[#32]
That's a red to be proud of. Like the spots.
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Posted: 8/17/2021 2:31:24 AM EDT
[#33]
Nice fish! I’d love to get out on the water with you one day.
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Posted: 8/17/2021 3:41:01 PM EDT
[#34]
Finally a day with no boat problems. Last two days I was chasing a battery problem. Got that all taken care of yesterday and zero problems today which made for a nice day. Mangos, trout, sheep’s were on the Mayport menu today. I was surprised with today’s tip as a bottle of bourbon “blantons”!!!
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Posted: 8/17/2021 4:13:54 PM EDT
[#35]
The Mango's have been on fire around here - even my broke-down old ass can get on a bunch of 'em.
 And goddamn they're tasty.
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Posted: 8/18/2021 6:12:51 PM EDT
[#36]
Tough day. Damn sharks were eating everything that we hooked.. I finally gave up and went in for Mangos and got really not that much. Sharks are just out of control
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Posted: 8/18/2021 6:37:02 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tobysi: Nice fish! I’d love to get out on the water with you one day. #METOO I’m about six hours away but I like road trips. |
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Posted: 8/19/2021 8:38:33 AM EDT
[#38]
It is great to see you are doing well Slugo.
I often wonder how you and other Fl Crew are doing. |
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Posted: 8/19/2021 8:49:16 AM EDT
[#39]
I havent been fishing in 2 months and its killing me. Buddy just got a new Egret and we will hopefully be out in the next couple of weeks.
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Posted: 8/19/2021 6:23:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bronze: I havent been fishing in 2 months and its killing me. Buddy just got a new Egret and we will hopefully be out in the next couple of weeks. . Egret makes a sweet boat for sure… is it an 18’ or a 21’?? |
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Posted: 8/19/2021 6:47:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Slug-O: . Egret makes a sweet boat for sure is it an 18' or a 21'?? His is the 189 it comes in just under "19 |
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Posted: 8/20/2021 10:09:01 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Slug-O: . Slowly building the business… on my third boat now. This is as big as I plan on going…. I'm just going to quote this and leave it here, and hope that I remember it in a year or two when you come back here to show us your new Viking...  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/21/2021 6:06:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreatDane: I'm just going to quote this and leave it here, and hope that I remember it in a year or two when you come back here to show us your new Viking... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56523/64Cmain_jpg-2060162.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreatDane: Originally Posted By Slug-O: . Slowly building the business… on my third boat now. This is as big as I plan on going…. I'm just going to quote this and leave it here, and hope that I remember it in a year or two when you come back here to show us your new Viking... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56523/64Cmain_jpg-2060162.JPG . Man that’s nice but the biggest I run is a 39’ FrontRunner owned my golfer Cameron Smith. Great guy and a pretty good golfer too i must say
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Posted: 8/22/2021 3:28:01 PM EDT
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Jesus it’s hot outside….. bite is slow and when I find fish the damn sharks move in for the kill!!! Today I went to the Valley to take a father son trip. Tide was off but with the heat I just fish 7-11am. Throwing popncorks and shrimp along oyster beds today. A few rats and a nice 29.5” the little man reeled in. Went and fished a deep hole in the ICW and hooked a nice shark but chewed through the 80lb floro.
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Posted: 8/23/2021 4:31:35 PM EDT
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Beautiful morning today… knew the bite would be tough but the guys just wanted to be out on the water getting some saltwater therapy. Got a few reds today and a tarpon that came off the hook.
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Posted: 8/24/2021 1:05:47 AM EDT
[#46]
looking good
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Posted: 8/24/2021 2:13:10 PM EDT
[#47]
Great morning till the battery demon returned. Jumped 4 tarpon !!!
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Posted: 8/25/2021 5:39:08 PM EDT
[#48]
Nice day today with a nice couple that’s been going with me for the last few years. Bait was pretty easy this morning but no tarpon around so I went inshore and caught bull reds. Actually about every guide today decided to fish for bulls today….They had no interest in keeping anything today so big fish it was. We got about 10 and they were ready to hit St Augustine and shop and drink. The guy had a pretty nice truck and it sounded really nice too…
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Posted: 8/27/2021 3:31:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Slug-O: Hey guys been awhile since I've been around but being a fishing guide has made me a busy man. After years I'm finally decided to post some daily photos of my charters. I'll try to post often and answer any questions you all will have. I'm a bit rusty but I think I'll get the hang of posting videos and photos again here Slug-O Yesterday's trip was up in Mayport fishing the jetties for Mangos and redfish. We did extremely well but the sharks were just terrible and we lost 5 fish to the "Mayport Squirrels" . Damn things would chase the fish and ram the boat while trying to eat it. Not once but twice my trolling motor was attacked. On the second attack a shark bit the "prop" blade off and I had to head in as it's a new boat and didn't have a spare with me. Yes those are teeth marks on my new motor . https://i.imgur.com/gIV0esA.jpg https://i.imgur.com/x9lpgyO.jpg . https://i.imgur.com/AsPuso8.mp4 |
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Posted: 8/27/2021 5:02:12 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Slug-O: Great morning till the battery demon returned. Jumped 4 tarpon !!! Lookin' good Bro, glad to see you're doing well - beats driving a limo all hours of the day and night.  I really need to book you for a couple of days while I'm still somewhat mobile.
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