Happy Speckled New Year

Get ready for trout season to open on the 1st here on the west coast south region I know I will. Saturday morning should be chilly so dress warm and bring some soup or something to warm for the inside out. Looking for potholes should be the key with a early morning low tide around the St. Josephs Sound area. These potholes will warm faster and therefore attract the fish. Live shrimp or pinners should get the job done. If arties is what you want to throw then get out the plastics and cover some ground. With any luck you will limit out(Not less than 15” or more than 20”
(statewide) except one fish over 20” per person and 4 per harvester per day South Region;
5 per harvester per day N.E. and N.W. Regions). Good luck and keep everyone posted on your catches.

Brown bag sheepshead recipe

The first step in all fish recipes is get out and catch some. After you are successful fillet the sheepshead, bone it and cut into 1 inch cubes. From there you want to use some sort of spicy mustard(I prefer http://www.zatarains.com/Products/Condiments-and-Sauces/Creole-Mustard.aspx). Whatever mustard you choose it may need to be thinned out a bit with some beer. Pour these contents into a mixing bowl. Then use a couple of cups of flour in another mixing bowl. All measurements depend on how much fish you have. The mustard should be to cover and you should have just enough flour to coat the fish. Now dredge the fish in the flour then in the mustard then back to the flour. Seasoning the flour is up to you. I like just salt and pepper but don't stop there(just remember a little at a time don't over season). From there drop the fish into preheated 350 degree oil and fry till floating or golden brown. When fish is done, double up some paper lunch bags to put the fish into. Now crack a beverage of your choice and pass the bags or bags around for everyone to enjoy.

Remember bad weather is a time for maintenance. Comming soon

Tomorrows menu

Be on the look out for some tasty sheepshead recipes.

weather report

Looking out the window and today is one heck of a day glass calm and fish swimming around happy. So get a line in the water and catch some fish. Remember check those tides. Tip of the day! Look for warm water outflows.
THIS AFTERNOON
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. CHANCE OF SPRINKLES.

TONIGHT
EAST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET. BAY AND INLAND
WATERS A LIGHT CHOP.

TUESDAY
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET. BAY AND INLAND
WATERS A LIGHT CHOP.

TUESDAY NIGHT
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP.

WEDNESDAY
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 TO 3 FEET.
BAY AND INLAND WATERS A LIGHT CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

THURSDAY
NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY.
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.

THURSDAY NIGHT
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET. BAY
AND INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

FRIDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. BAY AND
INLAND WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

Tide chart

Dunedin, St. Joseph Sound, Florida
7 December 2009 - 13 December 2009

28.0167° N, 82.8000° W

2009-12-07 02:48 AM EST 2.48 feet High Tide
2009-12-07 07:09 AM EST Sunrise
2009-12-07 10:01 AM EST -0.07 feet Low Tide
2009-12-07 11:42 AM EST Moonset
2009-12-07 04:27 PM EST 2.08 feet High Tide
2009-12-07 05:35 PM EST Sunset
2009-12-07 10:17 PM EST 0.86 feet Low Tide
2009-12-07 11:34 PM EST Moonrise
2009-12-08 04:00 AM EST 2.21 feet High Tide
2009-12-08 07:10 AM EST Sunrise
2009-12-08 10:51 AM EST 0.27 feet Low Tide
2009-12-08 12:17 PM EST Moonset
2009-12-08 05:12 PM EST 2.15 feet High Tide
2009-12-08 05:35 PM EST Sunset
2009-12-08 07:15 PM EST Last Quarter
2009-12-08 11:30 PM EST 0.68 feet Low Tide
2009-12-09 12:36 AM EST Moonrise
2009-12-09 05:25 AM EST 1.97 feet High Tide
2009-12-09 07:11 AM EST Sunrise
2009-12-09 11:45 AM EST 0.60 feet Low Tide
2009-12-09 12:51 PM EST Moonset
2009-12-09 05:36 PM EST Sunset
2009-12-09 06:00 PM EST 2.24 feet High Tide
2009-12-10 12:48 AM EST 0.42 feet Low Tide
2009-12-10 01:37 AM EST Moonrise
2009-12-10 06:58 AM EST 1.84 feet High Tide
2009-12-10 07:11 AM EST Sunrise
2009-12-10 12:44 PM EST 0.89 feet Low Tide
2009-12-10 01:25 PM EST Moonset
2009-12-10 05:36 PM EST Sunset
2009-12-10 06:48 PM EST 2.35 feet High Tide
2009-12-11 02:03 AM EST 0.13 feet Low Tide
2009-12-11 02:37 AM EST Moonrise
2009-12-11 07:12 AM EST Sunrise
2009-12-11 08:27 AM EST 1.83 feet High Tide
2009-12-11 01:44 PM EST 1.09 feet Low Tide
2009-12-11 02:00 PM EST Moonset
2009-12-11 05:36 PM EST Sunset
2009-12-11 07:37 PM EST 2.46 feet High Tide
2009-12-12 03:06 AM EST -0.16 feet Low Tide
2009-12-12 03:37 AM EST Moonrise
2009-12-12 07:13 AM EST Sunrise
2009-12-12 09:41 AM EST 1.90 feet High Tide
2009-12-12 02:38 PM EST Moonset
2009-12-12 02:43 PM EST 1.20 feet Low Tide
2009-12-12 05:36 PM EST Sunset
2009-12-12 08:24 PM EST 2.55 feet High Tide
2009-12-13 04:00 AM EST -0.39 feet Low Tide
2009-12-13 04:37 AM EST Moonrise
2009-12-13 07:13 AM EST Sunrise
2009-12-13 10:39 AM EST 1.97 feet High Tide
2009-12-13 03:20 PM EST Moonset
2009-12-13 03:35 PM EST 1.25 feet Low Tide
2009-12-13 05:37 PM EST Sunset
2009-12-13 09:09 PM EST 2.61 feet High Tide

This time of year is a great time to get out and scout for some new honey holes. Look for extreme low tides to find the holes and cuts that would not normally be seen on high tides and mark them.

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