VBAY

[Insidiator]

Went to Marsh Island reefs Friday. Lot of species, no numbers for me. Caught one 18" speck on the backside of the first reef to the east from the pass, then a black drum then nothing else. Went to Diamond for the first time for me, one huge gafftop was all I found. Water not very clear, maybe 5 inches. Big storm clouds over to the west of the bay with visible lightning strikes got me picking my way back to the pass for safe haven. Withstood plenty wind and rain with all anchors out on the west side of the pass, then picked up a croaker, 2 small reds and one 13" speck. Then I had to get back home. Specks, reds and drum were caught on live bait, usually mullet. I did better in the pass in about an hour than at the reefs for about 3 1/2 hours. At least I got to experience the Diamond reef complex, enough to know I wouldn't want to be caught in the middle of it during a squall. If I knew where "Pavy" reef was I could tell you if that was where I picked up the speck and reds in the pass or not.