South Gandy Channel

Caught it in my net in the water brought it to shore

Not quite big enough to keep!

Love hearing that rod sing

Outgoing tide, clear water, about 1 foot and 1/2 deep. I saw a couple small reds cruise by about 20 feet in front of me, then I seen this bigger guy. I cast about 5 feet past him and before I could even get the slack out of my line, he hammered the shrimp and took off towards the oyster bar which is also surrounded by a rock wall. I thought I was going to get broke off before I could get him turned. It was a great fight but I eventually had to tighten drag down and horsed him in. It was a risk but it paid off today, he was just under 25”.

Great afternoon at Gandy

Hooked as soon as bait landed!