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Taking amberjacks to a whole new level

Panhandle best place in Florida to reel in the big jacks When I first heard my brother-in-law, James “Jim Bob” Higgins, talking about catching full-grown greater amberjack on spinning tackle and top-water plugs, I was a bit skeptical, to say the least. Old Jim Bob, who has caught his share of AJs out of Carrabelle, is known to tell a fish tale or two. But this one has been verified, and if you get a chance to see what I’m...

Walton County fishing report for Oct. 5

Fishing is good everywhere! Salt: Lots of bait fish out there. Been catching black grouper triggerfish, vermillion and white snapper… small, but good eating! Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters, offering Gulf and Bay charters. Bay: Lots Big redfish out there along with flounder everywhere. Also a few sheepshead and black drum. Reliable sources spotted a 6 1/2 – 7 ft. black drum at the shipwreck. River: Menhaden have been running...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 28

Fishing is good everywhere! Salt: Lots of bait fish out there. Been catching black grouper triggerfish, vermillion and white snapper… small, but good eating! Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters, offering Gulf and Bay charters. Bay: Big redfish out there spooling the lines, catching with live shrimp, Mirrodines and silver spoons. Speckled trout, some Spanish mackerel and skip jacks. River: Bait has been running up the river as far as the...

Walton County fishing report for Sept. 21

Gag grouper season open, redfish, black drum in the Bay! Salt: Been catching some black grouper in the 24 inch size range. Also catching triggerfish, vermillion and black snapper. Chasing a few amberjacks as there is lots of bait fish in the Gulf. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters, offering Gulf and Bay charters. Bay: Redfish everywhere, catching with live shrimp. Speckled trout, bluefish, skip jacks, and flounder with Krocodile spoons,...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 21

Gag grouper season open, redfish, black drum in the Bay! Salt: Been catching some black grouper in the 24 inch size range. Also catching triggerfish, vermillion and black snapper. Chasing a few amberjacks as there is lots of bait fish in the Gulf. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters, offering Gulf and Bay charters. Bay: Redfish everywhere, catching with live shrimp. Speckled trout, bluefish, skip jacks, and flounder with Krocodile spoons,...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 31

Triggerfish, white and vermillion snapper in the Gulf, speckled trout, redfish and ladyfish in the Bay Salt: Catching small amberjack, not many keepers but fun to catch. King mackerel have been spotty as they move with the bait. Catching lots of vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper and some red grouper. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters, offering Gulf and Bay charters. Bay: Speckled trout EARLY in the a.m. With moon time,...

Walton County fishing report for Aug. 10

King mackerel in the Gulf, speckled trout in the Bay Salt: King mackerel still red hot right now, in the 12-15 lb. range using live bait and light tackle. Catching vermillion snapper, triggerfish, white snapper; small but good eating.  Catching amberjack farther offshore. Looking forward to gag grouper season September 16 through November 15, 2011 Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Speckled trout EARLY in the a.m. Catching on Mirrodine...

Walton County fishing report for July 20

Reeling in some good size king mackerel Salt: Reeling in some good size king mackerel in the 30 lb. range along with triggerfish, vermillion snapper and red grouper. Inshore Gulf report brought to you by Capt. Kerry Jones of Not A Dog Charters. Bay: Lots of redfish being caught in the early morning hours before 7 a.m.; reeling in using live shrimp and silver MirroDines. River: Folks headed out to the river catching catfish and bluegill with popping bugs. Danny...