Estero Bay/Rocky Bay
September 09, 2023
Fort Myers
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Trip Summary
Trip Summary
Left mullock creek around 9:30 a.m. with the beginning of a outgoing tide.
I worked the deeper areas near the mangroves at the mouth of the creek which, always seems to greet me with success.
I caught one nice redfish within slot and managed to jump a 10-15 pound tarpon which ate a D.O.A. Paddletail.
It was around 10:30 a.m. now so i decided to paddle towards rocky bay.
I paddled a long distance and was on the edge of mound key and started to work the mangrove islands with the outgoing tide.
I managed to catch a handful of juvenile snook and had some fun with the ladyfish feeding on the glass minnows which are everywhere in the bay.
Around 2:30 p.m. I made the paddle back to the ramp.
With the tide still outgoing it was a paddle up river.
And i was back by 4:00 p.m.
It was a hot day but that is why you bring cold fruit and drinks.
All in all it was a good day.