I dont even know really how to start. It started slow and ended awesome. While we still have 1 more tag to fill, its been great. We got STA1W and Hancock this year. The first 2 nights came up with nothing. THEN it started. 3 days in a row, 1 gator each night. We also went out with some friends and they filled their 2 tags on Friday night. I will let the pics speak for themselves.
1 - 10.2 ft
1 - 9.7 ft
1 - 10 ft
The other group we were with got a 9 and an 11 respectively. I cant emphasize the use of a hand-line enough. It is absolutely the way to go. One more tag for us but what a start. Go gettum fellas!
One item of note... Bill from G&B Gator gear was awesome and VERY helpful. I would highly recommend if you are looking for supplies getting them from him. We ran out of tackle and he pulled some extra stuff together for us saving the day.