Author Topic: Inshore fishing and Southern eats (Read 2170 times)

harbison · « **on:** August 21, 2021, 09:03:37 PM »

Inshore fishing and Southern eats

Started inshore fishing around Courtney Campbell Causeway in the late forties, early fifties. The miles of endless grass flats were home to Redfish, Trout, Snook and Mackerel:

We could always tell when we were about to witness a Mackerel Attack by the flocks of birds hoovering over the huge schools. Time to change to a wire leader:

As the sun went down it was crabbing time:

We would stop when our basket was full:

In the early sixties my offshore career began. Inshore was a lot of fun, but it was time to move on.Have not fished the Courtney Campbell Area in over 1/2 a century. Can't help but wonder what the area is like today. Regardless, Florida inshore fishing remains strong. Let's take a look at some recent Central Florida Inshore photos:

And now the best part!One thing about us Southern Crackers... We love to eat:Talk about fine eating: Our fish is so fresh it was swimming a few hours ago:

To talk about 'fine eating' is to talk about smoked Mackerel:

Now, let's talk 'crabbing time!'When many dream of the best-of-the-best crab dinner, the first thing that comes to mind is the Alaskan King Crab:

Truly a gourmet meal to dream of. Only one slight problem; Alaska is ever so cold and so very far away:

Too far; too cold?Our home-grown Blue Crabs are also a, 'meal to dream of!'

And now... The best of the best:I grew up within walking distance of:

Mirabella's specialized in soft shell crabs:

Grouper made the Florida fish sandwich famous. But wait until you have tried a soft shell crab sandwich masterpiece:

One thing about us Southern Crackers... We love to eat!