Florida 7th report - little red drum
 

Another short report. I haven't had a chance to get out and do a proper ocean day in a while. Ally and I paddled the Indian River Lagoon a few weeks ago. First stop was an island with a sandy beach. You can see some dark clouds brewing out over the ocean.

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We paddled through a pretty good storm as we headed over to Pelican Island. The rain stopped when we got the mangroves though, so we were able to do a little fishing. Ally fished bait and caught a hundred or so hardhead catfish. I threw small lures and caught one fish, my first red drum. I've heard they get bigger. :D

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We got a pretty good workout from fighting the wind, but all in all it was a great day.

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Miles: 8.52
Hours: 4:48

Looks like a fun adventure. Congratulations on your first Red Drum!:reel:

Thanks!

Yea redfish get pretty big! That ones way undersized! I hope you threw that one back quickly so it can get bigger for next time!

Lol yeah thanks. :)

Diggin the picturesque background in the first photo. Whopper of a red there lol