The storm passed through yesterday leaving today full of sunshine. I had met Pete and Jane Woodward down at the City marina to fish the Amelia Island back waters celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. There was somewhat of a westerly breeze so I figured we could get in a protected area and at least get in some fish catching early. We headed up to Lanceford Creek to get behind the land mass and it was like fishing on a still lake. It wasn't long before the anglers started catching fish, landing Seatrout with two being of keeper size and a good handful of feisty Redfish. They put a few Sheepshead in the boat, with two being of keeper size, and noted their Amelia Island Back Country Slam of Seatrout, Redfish and Sheepshead. But they also landed a small Black "puppy" Drum to make it a Grand Slam! We eventually made a run to Tiger Island and although we were in the wind, we almost immediatley began to pick up fish. They again had feisty Redfish, hungry Seatrout and Sheepshead. Then Pete had a strong hookup and after a good battle, landed the biggest Seatrout of the year, a 21" fat beauty! Jane wasn't going to be outdone and caught a 18" Black Drum and as we were about to wrap up, she too had a strong hookup, down deep on the bottom. She worked the fish patiently and after good battle landed THE biggest Seatrout of the year, a 23" hoss! These two Trout put Jane and Pete in first and 2nd place of the Anglers Mark 2014 Bragging Rights Tournament-Seatrout Category! Scroll down the right side of this report for standings. And with that, we called it a day! Another great one to be out on Amelia Island waters!
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