Headed out to Apffel Park today in search of some family fishing action. The spring Black Drum should be in full swing and the weather forecast looked excellent.


Once anchored up the action was lacking due to minimal tidal flow for the day but as usual we found a way to catch em!


The first catch of the day came on a light tackle bite using peeled Shrimp and best of all this was a double.


Both fish were landed and the action slowed again until Pat hooked up on an aggressive Bull red.


As the day progressed the wind diminished well into the single digits creating glassy conditions. The channel was extremely busy which provided a marine vessel show between the lull periods. Here�s Pat taking it easy!


With the improved conditions it was the family�s turn. Ainsley hung in there catching Hardheads and Whiting until the big one hit! Her first Black Drum bite of the day was a solid 25+ pounder on light tackle.


Here�s the fish landed, she couldn�t lift it obviously � way to go kid!!!


T160 tandem?


Shortly after my wife�s rod started clicking and the fight was on. Her fish was slightly larger and again on the light tackle. Something interesting with the slack / barely moving tide today was most of the fish hit the lighter gear probably because of the soft bite, you could actually feel the small bumps before the line increased tension.


And finally a fish that actually made a blistering run, this time on the Avet SX.



Total for the day (including Pat�s fish also) were 13 Black Drum and 1 Bull Red. With a stronger tidal flow the action should be fierce! Excellent day on the water!!!

Woot! Sure looks like fun!
My kiddos like to ride in daddy's yak too.
Won't be long now! thanks for sharing.
Those are some nice pics!

Very cool day. Way to get the family involved.
My wife, myself, and a fellow kayak buddy are heading down to Surfside area to fish Fri-Sat. Hopefully to get in some BTB action!

AHHHHH, wishing I could be on the water. I been stuck working 70-90 hours a week, been in oklahoma a few weeks, ohio a couple weeks, have to close on my house on Wednesday, getting married on Saturday, gotta get moved out at some point, will I ever get out in the bay again? its been about 3 months, and only had 1 freshwater trip in that time

Wow!!!!Awesome family fun!Good times....good times indeed.

What kind of rod is that in last pic?I like the bend in it.

Okuma Baidarka Kayak Rod 7.5ft, 12-25lb

I believe this rod is discountinued, can't find it anywhere online and not listed on Okuma's site any longer.

Great report !

Congrats on a good day with the family .

Outstanding. That looks like a whole lotta fun for the whole family.

Amazing

looks like alot of fun being drug around. nice setup

Looked like fun

Congrats on some fine light tackle catches!

Yes,some definate fine catches.Light tackle as well!!!!Good eye yakyyota.