Friday the wife and I loaded up and headed off to paddle and fish Round Island. This spot has always produced fish and hopefully today is no diffrent. As I launch my wife off the sandy beach I quickly realize I don't have my seat! After a short hike to the truck to get it (cussing myself to and from of course)I returned to find Robyn in the middle of what appears to be a manatee orgy. I paddle out toward her goofy giggles. After a quick visit with the sea cows its time to get to business.

We began our paddle heading southeast. I usually head north so this should be a nice treat. I started out throwing a top water plug hoping to stir up some action. No such luck. After a quick lunch break on an island we were off again.

Time to change it up! How about a DOA CAL...... Nothing! So we stopped at this tiny little island for a snack and a cold beer. Can you get a KUI?? Hope not! So a little wandering, a little island makeout session and we are heading back.

This is when things start to look a little more promising. The sun is falling, the last of the incoming tide is making its way in. The mullet are everywhere. If there ever was a time to catch a fish this is it! So I pull out my trusty gold spoon and start working the edge of these islands like it was last day I would ever fish! A few lady fish and a small jack later I'm all fired up! I do not to go home empty handed.

As we begin to drift around the last bend of the last island before the launch I see a big drainage pipe sticking out of the mangroves. I fire that spoon right up under that pipe, a perfect cast I must say. I get the lure within five feet of the boat and he hits!! My drag starts singing, water starts thrashing, finally a decent fish! I pull this red out and get him in the boat. He's legal, but barely. Fish tacos tonight babe I shouted while digging for my stringer. The next noise I hear is one of great horror! Flip, flap, splash.... SOB!! He's gone.

Lesson of the day.... Keep your grip on his lip! LOL! I thought it was funny.