Last Updated on June 11, 2014
I had the day off today and I figured I would take advantage by relaxing on New Smyrna Beach. Being the avid angler that I am I had to bring a fishing pole with me!
The day was slow for fishing. Not much going on most of the morning until I hear my click start to talk to me. It was just a slow “tick tick tick”. I look at the rod and see it moving in that distinct way when a fish is on.
I pick up my Ambassador rig and I feel a slight tug on the line. Because I was using circle hooks, no need to set the hook, I just start to real it in. I am greeted with a spunky fight. No runs or drag pulled, but a fun fight none-the-less.
To my delight, I pulled in a nice Black Drum. One of my favorite fish as table fare!
The rest of the day was fairly slow. A few small whiting and a few small bonnet head sharks. Overall, a good day on the beach with a few fish to boot!
Daniel Hagan has been fishing Florida’s shores since 1985 and writing about it for more than 20 years. As Managing Editor of FloridaShoreFishing.com, he shares firsthand experience covering surf and pier fishing, tackle, techniques, and Florida’s coastal species.
