Dang it, I typed out a long post and it messed up when I tried to post and dissapeared. Oh well, quick version...
Went 70mi out with a buddy and his old co-worker.
Obligatory sunrise-departure pic.
Made bait on a weedline coverd in hardtails and chickens. Kept some mahi that were "fish taco" sized.
Technically my 1st mahi, so I had to get a pic.
Got out to the rigs and started freediving. Large schools of spawning mangroves at 50'.
Shot my 1st double. Had gotten 2 in 1 before, but this was the first time they were good size/species. Pure luck as I do not try for doubles. Even more lucky 2nd fish was hit in the gillplate (good spot).
We were fortunate the mangroves were so thick. I did not see any RS, and the guys on the boat only filled half-limits. They did land a nice ling, and I missed a shot on another nice ling.
We made it back in 45 minutes before dark, and cut fish until 11pm. Great trip!
Went 70mi out with a buddy and his old co-worker.
Obligatory sunrise-departure pic.
Made bait on a weedline coverd in hardtails and chickens. Kept some mahi that were "fish taco" sized.
Technically my 1st mahi, so I had to get a pic.
Got out to the rigs and started freediving. Large schools of spawning mangroves at 50'.
Shot my 1st double. Had gotten 2 in 1 before, but this was the first time they were good size/species. Pure luck as I do not try for doubles. Even more lucky 2nd fish was hit in the gillplate (good spot).
We were fortunate the mangroves were so thick. I did not see any RS, and the guys on the boat only filled half-limits. They did land a nice ling, and I missed a shot on another nice ling.
We made it back in 45 minutes before dark, and cut fish until 11pm. Great trip!
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