Tarpon, Redfish and Drum on Artificial L

Mike Powell is an experienced angler that prefers to target Trophy Fish with Artificial Lures. Mike and I departed St. Johns Marina boat ramp at daylight. There's nothing like the sound of a brand new MERCURY ProXS starting up at sunrise. Within minutes of our first stop you could hear another great sound, Mikes DRAG was SCREAMING We were using 5 inch YUM Sonar Minnows and they were a perfect match for the forage in the river. Mikes 1st two fish were absolute giants. Unfortunately they broke us off, but we ended up going 3 for 5 on bull redfish. All 3 fish were true trophy fish over 40 inches long and all out bites were on artificial lures. Mike caught 2 and insisted that I catch one. Our arms were cramping and we probably could have caught more but we decided to take a boat ride and scout for tarpon knowing our chances were slim this early in the summer. No Tarpon this time but it won't be long.

It was a short 4 hour Catch and Release Excursion aboard Blue Cyclone. I picked up Paccqi at the Frienship Fountain Public Dock right in the Heart of Dowtown Jax. We were challenged with a strong Northeast Wind. At least the Downtown Sky Scrapers offered us a bit of shelter. Paccqi quickly landed 2 Trophy Class Bull Redfish and finished the trip with a nice slot size redfish. I have been sponsored by YUM Lures for over 20 years. All 3 of Paccqi's fish were caught on Artificial YUM Soft Plastics. These quality fish should continue to lurk through October.

The Bite is On, hence I am back on the water looking for 1 or 2 anglers who are looking to experience a SUBPERB Day of Fishing on the St. Johns River. Over the holiday weekend Bull Redfish and Black Drum fishing was OUTSTANDING aboard Blue Cyclone. The depicted fish were taken on Artificial Lure's but I tend to fish with both lures and natural baits. I'm expecting to tangle with plenty of Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Tarpon and more in the upcoming weeks. Traditionally this Great Bite on the St. Johns River continues through October. I'm looking forward to sharing 25 years of Inshore Charter Fishing Experience with you in my Native Waters of Jacksonville, Florida.