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Subscriber-Written Fishing Trip Report
KENT DUCKWORTH fishing trip to Fordyse, Rob
in United States Florida
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| DATE AND PLACE OF FISHING TRIP
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ID: |
1603 |
How
Trip Was Conducted: |
Guided |
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of Trip: |
March 18, 1996 to March 20, 1996 |
| Place
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United States Florida - Water: BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK AND OCEAN REEF |
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| OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS
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| Outfitter
(or lodge): |
Rob Fordyse. 18733 S.W. 293 Terrace. Homestead, FL, 33030. Tel. 305-238-9399 |
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Guide (if any): |
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Arrangements
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| Local
Fly Shop(s): |
N/A
N/A |
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| DESCRIPTION OF FISHING
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| Species
Sought/Availability: |
Bonefish - Availability: Average |
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Barracuda - Availability: Abundant |
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Shark - Availability: Abundant |
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| Description
of Catch Made: |
TWO BONEFISH FIRST DAY (APPROX 8 1/2 AND 10 LBS) LOST A THIRD; FIVE BARRACUDAS SECOND DAY (15-25 LBS). HOOKED SEVEN SHARKS THIRD DAY (150-250 LBS). |
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of Fishing: |
SKIFF |
| Equipment
Used: |
TEN YEAR OLD SON USED SPINNING GEAR AND BAIT. I USED FLY ROD. |
| Flies
Used: |
BIG STREAMERS FOR BARRACUDAS AND SHARKS. |
| Description
of Hatches: |
N/A |
| Water/Weather
Conditions: |
BAD WEATHER AND WIND CAUSED US TO FOREGO EVERGLADES. |
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| SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)
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| Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
Knowledge
of Water: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Accommodation: |
N/A |
General
Fishing Knowledge: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
N/A |
Ability
to Communicate: |
Excellent |
| Overall
Service: |
Excellent |
Overall
Personality: |
Excellent |
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of Airline: |
DELTA |
Airline
Service (1 to 10): |
4 |
| Airline
Comments: |
LOST BAGS, DELAY AND ETC. |
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| SUMMARY REMARKS
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| Problems
on the Trip: |
ONLY COLD, SOMEWHAT WINDY CONDITIONS. |
| Highlights
of the Trip: |
200-POUND CLASS SHARKS COMING IN LIKE DOVES ON A DOVE SHOOT. |
| Cost of the
Trip: |
$350 PER DAY PER BOAT, PLUS RENTAL CAR, MOTEL, MEALS. |
| Would You
Recommend This Trip to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
ACTION... EXPERIENCE FIGHTING BIG FISH ON A FLY ROD... BIG BONEFISH... EASY TO REACH DESTINATION... ACROBATIC BARRACUDAS... KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE. |
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There Non-Fishing Activities? |
Yes |
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So, What Are They? |
CLOSE TO THE KEYS, MIAMI, EVERGLADES. |
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| SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION
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Name: |
KENT DUCKWORTH |
| Contact
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Tel. 406-676-3395 - 104 HWY 93 SOUTH, RONAN, MT 59864 |
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| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL
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