5-17 Destin Florida Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sebastian · 05-20-2008, 07:33 AM

Great Report and pics. My first and only fishing trip in FL (the Keys) was awesome, 1 sailfish, 2 wahoos, several dodos and several blackfin tuna - all for 3 anglers. I was lucky enough to take one 60 lb wahoo.

steveooo · 05-20-2008, 08:01 AM

To quote the Masta-
Thats Tits!

esdees · 05-20-2008, 08:16 AM

Thanks for sharing, Dan. How did those amberjacks taste? I've heard that they're not very good, but I've also heard people say that our yellowtail are not very good either.

Iceman · 05-20-2008, 08:19 AM

Stoic waterman fo sho!!!

Dan · 05-20-2008, 08:28 AM

That night we did beer battered baja style snapper tacos, grilled grouper with lemon and butter --kept it simple 'cause I really wanted to taste it, and then lightly teriaki'd amberjack on the grill, all were excellent the amberjack was great to eat, came out exactly like YT and the locals consider it fine eating. The grouper was the best, really mild and firm. And the snapper was good too, but the next morning I panned cooked a fillet with a couple of pieces of bacon and some creole spice and that was epic!

Tman · 05-20-2008, 11:01 AM

Sweet report...can't believe ya didn't manage to finagle a kayak to take out...

Corey · 05-20-2008, 01:16 PM

Nice report & pics Dan. Thanks for sharing. I love fishing FL.

bearlythere · 05-20-2008, 01:21 PM

Destin was one of my favorite places in the world to fish as a kid it has grwon but the fishing can still be great. Go back there a few time year for some family time and hunting/fishing. So many great fish to be had...Cobia are the way to go though if you get a chance...So dam good....Awsome report. grat to see pics from back there. P.S i was back there yak fishing this year. its catching on but still wide open in the surrounding areas.

glenniesan · 05-20-2008, 01:43 PM

Thanks for the great report Dan! Looks like a fine day indeed.

madscientist · 05-20-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

The grouper was the best, really mild and firm. And the snapper was good too, but the next morning I panned cooked a fillet with a couple of pieces of bacon and some creole spice and that was epic!

Did ya cut out the worms?

Grouper is tasty but super wormy. Easy to cut out the worms if you hold it up to the light, but I don't eat grouper in restaurants anymore. Mutton snapper are one of the best tasting fish I've ever had.

kurt · 05-20-2008, 03:17 PM

Nice report and pics. Fishing the wrecks and reefs of the gulf is a blast. Lots of variety and some really good eats.

Dan · 05-20-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscientist

Did ya cut out the worms?

Grouper is tasty but super wormy. Easy to cut out the worms if you hold it up to the light, but I don't eat grouper in restaurants anymore. Mutton snapper are one of the best tasting fish I've ever had.

ah fuq, i didn't even notice. I like halibut worms the BEST!

Rusty · 05-20-2008, 08:38 PM

Funny to see you cranking on the spinning rod. Love the AJ's face in the first pic too. It looks like somethings coming at 'em. Nice fish Dan!

madscientist · 05-21-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

ah fuq, i didn't even notice. I like halibut worms the BEST!

I always give away the white side.

Halibut worms are like vermicelli, grouper worms are more like grubs. Give a nice extra crunch.

05-20-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Stoic waterman fo sho!!! __________________

05-20-2008, 11:01 AM	#6
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Sweet report...can't believe ya didn't manage to finagle a kayak to take out... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

05-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#7
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Nice report & pics Dan. Thanks for sharing. I love fishing FL. __________________

05-20-2008, 07:33 AM	#1
Sebastian Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 35	Great Report and pics. My first and only fishing trip in FL (the Keys) was awesome, 1 sailfish, 2 wahoos, several dodos and several blackfin tuna - all for 3 anglers. I was lucky enough to take one 60 lb wahoo.

05-20-2008, 08:01 AM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	To quote the Masta- Thats Tits!

05-20-2008, 08:16 AM	#3
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Thanks for sharing, Dan. How did those amberjacks taste? I've heard that they're not very good, but I've also heard people say that our yellowtail are not very good either.

05-20-2008, 08:28 AM	#5
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	That night we did beer battered baja style snapper tacos, grilled grouper with lemon and butter --kept it simple 'cause I really wanted to taste it, and then lightly teriaki'd amberjack on the grill, all were excellent the amberjack was great to eat, came out exactly like YT and the locals consider it fine eating. The grouper was the best, really mild and firm. And the snapper was good too, but the next morning I panned cooked a fillet with a couple of pieces of bacon and some creole spice and that was epic!

05-20-2008, 01:21 PM	#8
bearlythere Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 88	Destin was one of my favorite places in the world to fish as a kid it has grwon but the fishing can still be great. Go back there a few time year for some family time and hunting/fishing. So many great fish to be had...Cobia are the way to go though if you get a chance...So dam good....Awsome report. grat to see pics from back there. P.S i was back there yak fishing this year. its catching on but still wide open in the surrounding areas.

05-20-2008, 01:43 PM	#9
glenniesan Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Marcos Posts: 37	Thanks for the great report Dan! Looks like a fine day indeed.

05-20-2008, 03:17 PM	#11
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Nice report and pics. Fishing the wrecks and reefs of the gulf is a blast. Lots of variety and some really good eats.

05-20-2008, 08:38 PM	#13
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 201	Funny to see you cranking on the spinning rod. Love the AJ's face in the first pic too. It looks like somethings coming at 'em. Nice fish Dan!