Author: ReelBlessed
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From Boils to Reefs: A Blessed Day Back on the Water
After nearly a month of rough seas, we finally got a break in the weather and headed offshore from Ft. Pierce. A beautiful sunrise, a 15-pound permit, a surprise 33-inch snook, and a mixed bag of nearshore species made for a day of memorable fishing, from the Boils to the reefs.
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Reeling in Lunch: Spillway Success on a Workday Break
Took a quick fishing break with Tania on July 12, 2025, at one of my favorite spillways between St. James and Selvitz. Despite the heat, we caught a bass and several colorful Mayan cichlids. A perfect lunch break escape with my favorite fishing partner!
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Surprise Guests and Spillway Success!
Despite stormy forecasts, a last-minute fishing trip to the C-24 canal and a local spillway saved the weekend. Tania caught a largemouth and a sleeper, Darryl hooked a fat snook and gar, and the rain couldn’t wash away the fun. A great memory with good friends!
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Out with Pullin’ Drag Charter – Jacks, Margates & Family Fun
Family fishing fun out of Fort Pierce with Capt. Bo! Mia lands her biggest jack yet, Tania scores a solid catch, and we wrap up the day with a cooler full of tasty Margates and snapper. A blessed day on the water with my two favorite ladies.
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Casting Into New Beginings a Family Fishing Adventure
Join us for a heartwarming Florida fishing trip as Tania and I take our daughter Mia, visiting from Australia, out on the water for the first time. From slow bites to unforgettable moments, this family adventure is all about bonding, learning, and making memories with rods in hand and hearts full of joy.
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Honoring the Fallen: A Memorial Day Reflection
This Memorial Day, we honor our fallen heroes who gave their lives for our freedom. As a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I share a heartfelt tribute to their sacrifice, offering comfort, Scripture, and hope to grieving families. May we never forget their legacy or the price of freedom.
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Community Fishing Event: Fun, Food, and Learning
Reel Blessed hosted a fun-filled saltwater fishing event at Indian Riverside Park with families and volunteers. Despite the heat and slow bite, kids learned, laughed, and made lasting memories. From fishing to food and fellowship, it was a day of connection, community, and encouragement through Fishing’s Future.
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Tough Bites, Tight Bonds: A Week of Fellowship on the Water
Tough week fishing Florida’s Indian River with friends, facing slow bites but catching a bonnethead, jack, and ladyfish. Despite the challenges, the fellowship, wildlife encounters, and peaceful waters made it memorable. A reminder that the best part of fishing is the experience, not just the catch.
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Slow Bite, Strong Fight – A Morning on the Water with Don
Fishing in sporty seas, two anglers aboard a 24-foot center console landed a solid Spanish mackerel. Despite the choppy conditions, it was a rewarding day on the water with plenty of action around as birds worked the area.
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From Boils to Bait Thieves – A Mixed Bag Day
We started offshore with two nice Spanish mackerel before offshore restrictions redirected us to the river. Near the south causeway bridge and Smithsonian dock, we caught short mutton snapper, jack crevalle, and sheepshead. Despite the change in plans, it was a fun day on the water with Joel.
