Florida 7th report - little red drum - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BenCantrell · 11-04-2021, 08:01 AM

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.

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.

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

Miles: 8.52
Hours: 4:48

JohnMckroidJr · 11-04-2021, 06:11 PM

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

BenCantrell · 11-08-2021, 05:40 AM

Thanks!

Revoguys · 11-17-2021, 06:23 PM

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!

BenCantrell · 11-18-2021, 06:18 AM

Lol yeah thanks.

SoCalEDC · 11-24-2021, 10:15 AM

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

11-04-2021, 08:01 AM	#1
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	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. 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. We got a pretty good workout from fighting the wind, but all in all it was a great day. Miles: 8.52 Hours: 4:48

11-24-2021, 10:15 AM	#6
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 608	Diggin the picturesque background in the first photo. Whopper of a red there lol __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

11-04-2021, 06:11 PM	#2
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,861	Looks like a fun adventure. Congratulations on your first Red Drum!

11-08-2021, 05:40 AM	#3
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	Thanks!

11-17-2021, 06:23 PM	#4
Revoguys Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 60	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!

11-18-2021, 06:18 AM	#5
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	Lol yeah thanks.