Captain Terry says “Fishing remains tough and I am looking forward to things picking up.”

(Ft. Myers Beach to Charlotte Harbor)A lot of Captains have been complaining about recent catches and on certain days I agree. Some of the charters last week produced about half of the catches I am accustom to. However, the fish are still around, but finding them day after day is a real challenge. Nonetheless, last Monday with strong winds out of the South, one of my clients enjoyed the action of a 26 inch Redfish as well as a 25″ Seatrout. The fish were active mid-morning to mid-afternoon on a strong incoming tide. Mr. Scott Rogers of Chantilly, Virginia is shown here proudly displaying his catches. Rosie and Abbie (his wife and daughter) also caught lots of fish and enjoyed some of them for dinner that evening at their condo. I am looking forward to doing it again next year!

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Fishing remains tough and I am looking forward to things picking up. In the meantime, I will be out with clients chasing their fish of a lifetime and the wonderful memories of a rewarding day on the water. This is Captain Terry Fisher of Fish Face Charters wishing for you tight lines! Check out my website; www.fishfacecharters.com for charter information and additional articles. I am easily reached via email at [email protected] or via phone at 239-357-6829 for immediate assistance.

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Cape Coral Cruise Club returns to Legacy Harbour

The cruise to Legacy Harbour Marina was fully attended with 15 boats cruising to and four resident boats participating.  Harbormaster Eric Ravenschlag promised us 15 slips and he came through, and the marina was totally filled!  While most people ate on their boat or walked downtown the first night, several of us tried out the little restaurant across from Joe’s Crab Shack.  We had to stand on our burgers to get them thin enough to bite into!

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Tuesday night saw cocktails at the chickee hut, followed by heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by the cruisers.  Cruise leaders Mike and Brenda Stewart passed out cruise folders to those who missed the membership meeting and briefed everyone on the relaxed schedule for the cruise.  No competing with the event packed cruise last month!  The cruise leaders spent their time after hors d’oeuvres preparing fruit for breakfast Wednesday.

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Chef Mike cooked up a breakfast of scrambled eggs with ham bits and cheese.  Fresh fruit and croissants with butter filled out the meal.  Most people then scattered to the winds in the downtown Ft. Myers area getting exercise, buying out the specialty shops and enjoying the vast array of lunch venues available.  Others played cards in the room supplied by the marina.

It was Mike’s turn again Wednesday night as he barbecued 30 pounds of pork loin.  Brenda brought out her delicious pasta salad, and for other tastes, the famous Club recipe coleslaw.  Everyone got to choose the size/cut of loin they desired, accompanied by Brenda’s homemade applesauce, followed by several desserts provided by the ladies.  Dinner was held at the chickee hut, but the food was on Lady Blue and the barbecues in front of the marina office.

Thanks to an army of the ladies the prepared meal was moved to the waiting ravenous club members at the hut.  We had Ted and Beverly Hutson, Chuck Pollack and Sue Herzog, Dianne Myers, Jeannie Douglass’s grandson and two Limbright guests in attendance also.  After dinner several of the crews headed downtown to listen to the harbormaster’s wife who was singing “torch songs” with her band.

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Thursday morning breakfast leftovers were offered up to those desiring a bit to eat before getting their morning walk out of the way.  The rest of the day was whatever cruisers desired to do.  Many of the ladies duked it out again at the card tables.  Others headed downtown again to try different stores and restaurants and that devilish purveyor of dietary supplements, Bennett’s Donuts!

Thursday at “3:27pm” a name christening was held by Phil and Lyn Quick on the dock behind their new 44 ft. fly bridge Sea Ray.  After the champagne, everyone headed to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres hosted by Paul and Stephanie Carrico.  The Marina, as thanks for our patronage, paid for the eats!  NICE!  We all then walked next door to Joe’s Crab Shack where they seated and served some 40 of us in grand style.  The steam pots seemed to be the most popular menu items with steaks, ribs and stuffed shrimp in the running.  The restaurant can satisfy most palates with their extensive menu.

Friday saw the Carrico’s heading out on their Great Loop adventure.  They were already underway by the time the rest of us got around to slipping lines and returning to home ports.  Legacy Harbour Marina is a nice place to visit, and nobody seemed in a big hurry to leave.

Thanks to everyone who participated and thanks to the marina staff who took care of all our needs quickly and with a smile.  It was a good event.

The Cape Coral Cruise Club is open to new members who own a boat with overnight accommodations. For membership information please contact Larry Mitchell at 239-560-2823. View a short picture video of Club activities and review additional Club information on its website, www.c-c-c-c.org.

By Mike Stewart

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Captain Terry says “ Be on the lookout for Tarpon, Cobia, King Mackerel…”

Wyatt-Day's-Pompano(Ft. Myers Beach to Charlotte Harbor)The first part of last week proved to be very challenging finding and catching fish, with the exception of small Sheepshead and Mangrove Snappers. Nonetheless, three to four days after the cool front, the bite came back on, with reports of more fish being caught. The species included large Redfish, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, King Mackerel, Cobia, Shark and Seatrout. Pictured here is one on my  best junior anglers of 2014, Wyatt Day (11yrs young), holding his 16 inch Pompano he caught on a shrimp (under a cork) on the flats in Pine Island Sound. Wyatt caught lots of other fish. He is a Junior Rodeo Champion from Cheyenne, Wyoming, with three Belt Buckles to his credit. Other pictures are with his mother and father, Lorie and David Day and a picture of a nice Spanish Mackerel that Lorie caught. It was a beautiful day on the water. Uncle Marshall, from Boca Raton, Florida was on board to witness their angling abilities.

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The fishing should continue to produce decent numbers as the water is very warm for this time of year as tide levels become higher and stronger. Be on the lookout for Tarpon, Cobia, King Mackerel offshore as well as in Pine Island Sound, as I have seen them all.

This is Captain Terry Fisher wishing you tight lines! Stay tuned for more reports on my website at www.fishfacecharters.com. Charter and other information may be obtained by calling 239-357-6829 or email me at [email protected]

 

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