Saturday 6/24/2017 Offshore Report
Jun 25, 2017 20:45:24 GMT -5
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Post by SkyJay on Jun 25, 2017 20:45:24 GMT -5
Started out at first light in search of
a Snapper diinner.
The plan was to run out to the Pipeline,
chum up some Mangos and the Reds
would add up during the day.
It was a good plan, but didnt quite
pan out the way we expected.
There was a large storm looming offshore,
off to the southwest, and it was drifting
slowly in our direction, so we had to
take a more northerly heading than
usual to get to our spot, in order to avoid the downpour.
Our detour cost us a little time, but we were still
able to make it to the hole in pretty good time
and we set anchor promptly at 9:00
am.
The fish greeted us on the sonar,
as we began to steadily chum them
up in the water column.
We were all fishing with 4000 model
spinning reels spooled with 30lb. test metered
J Braid, 30 pd test Pink Yozuri Florocarbon
leader, and 5/8-3/4 oz T&A Jigs Larosa Jigheads
tipped with cut Sardines or small Pinfish.
First bait down was inhaled by a nice Red Snapper,
and this continued for about 30 minutes and it
became quickly obvious that if we wanted to
catch any Mangos, or any other fish besides Red Snapper we needed to relocate further up the pipe.
About that time my cousin's rod doubles over and
his little Thunnis 4000 began to scream for help.
After battling the unknown beast around and around
the boat for nearly 30 minutes, leading everyone on board to believe it was an outsize Blackfin Tuna the decision was made to dump the anchor and give chase as this was obviouly no ordinary everyday
fish and cuz was almost out of line, and having
a real hard time getting any back.
We attached a marker buoy to the anchor rope, dumped all 600 ft in the gulf and off we went!
(little did anyone on board realize at this time what we had ahead of us, and we all assumed
with the added assistance of being able to follow this beast with the boat the battle would be over in short order.
By following the fish slowly with the the boat cuz
was able to get the majority of his line back on his reel.
But this is where the stalemate began.
The fish would not let us get him close enough for a positive ID.
He just loomed there, slowly swimming
along with the boat no longer taking line
unless he was pulled closer to the boat.
This give and take went on literally for hours.
Almost 3 from the hookup, and when we finally
subdued the beast boatside we were over 3 miles
from our spot.
What was this monster of the deep that cost us almost half of our fishing day?
During the fight as time went on, conversation
on the boat eliminated species one at a time.
Im ruling out world record Lane Snapper one friend joked. Well we know it's not a King, because
a King would have given up by now, quipped another
with abolute expert confidence.
But no one really knew. And we all avoided
saying the dreaded s word. Except one.
Well if it was a shark, surely he would have bitten through the leader or tailswiped it by now
my cousin remarked... and the jinx was on.
After about 3 hours and 4 waters aproximatly 3 miles from the bite, cuz began to show the wear and tear of the battle. Not being the type to give up or in and hand the rod off he decided to tighten the drag just a little, to try and get some more control of this mysterious fish our paths had crossed with
on this glorious Gulf of Mexico morning.
As the fish neared the surface the guessing began again. Giant Cobe my buddy excitedly hollered, no no its a big Wahoo!
I dont know I said, it looks long and skinny.
Its a billfish! Swordfish guys we got a fn Swirdfish! lol
woooo hooo!
Nope... sorry... not a Billfish...
oh maaan its a fng Shark!
(and a big ole sumofabitch too) lol
Our seamonster had finally revealed himself.
There next to the boat, laying on top of the water
was our prize .
A freaking hulking giant Shark.
Not sure of the species. I guessed Dusky but I dont know. Maybe one of our resident experts
can give me a positive ID.
Anyway, there wasnt no way I was
puttin that big sob in the boat anyway.
There was still a lot of fishing to be done
and I just didnt want to take any ansafe
unecessary chances, so we released the
old boy with his pretty new Chartreuse Jewelry,
from T&A jigs planted firmly in the corner
of face, and he slowly swam away.
How big? I dont know.
Someone said 10 ft but it was probably
closer to 7 or 8.
All I know is when I first saw him 20 ft down he was
freakin massive, and I almost shat my pants. lol
Anyways we went on to have a pretty satisfying day of fishing. Caught a nice mixed box of
Snapper and Grouper with a few Porgies,
and Scamps. Just wish the Mangos would
have cooperated more but they didnt want to bite too
good all day. Did pick a few right at the
end as they finally started to fire off right
when it was time to go in, making it reeely hard to leave. lol
Rode in on somewhat calm seas and kissed the dock at 5 pm.
We like to keep Bankers hours on the
Just Reel.😎
Another relaxing successful day on the gulf
with my son, my cousin and best friend.
Hope everyone else had a nice weekend.
Fish on folks.
edit/ forgot to mention the big ole Lionfish
pictured. My son graciously allowed me to consume him with some mango salsa and chips. 😋
a Snapper diinner.
The plan was to run out to the Pipeline,
chum up some Mangos and the Reds
would add up during the day.
It was a good plan, but didnt quite
pan out the way we expected.
There was a large storm looming offshore,
off to the southwest, and it was drifting
slowly in our direction, so we had to
take a more northerly heading than
usual to get to our spot, in order to avoid the downpour.
Our detour cost us a little time, but we were still
able to make it to the hole in pretty good time
and we set anchor promptly at 9:00
am.
The fish greeted us on the sonar,
as we began to steadily chum them
up in the water column.
We were all fishing with 4000 model
spinning reels spooled with 30lb. test metered
J Braid, 30 pd test Pink Yozuri Florocarbon
leader, and 5/8-3/4 oz T&A Jigs Larosa Jigheads
tipped with cut Sardines or small Pinfish.
First bait down was inhaled by a nice Red Snapper,
and this continued for about 30 minutes and it
became quickly obvious that if we wanted to
catch any Mangos, or any other fish besides Red Snapper we needed to relocate further up the pipe.
About that time my cousin's rod doubles over and
his little Thunnis 4000 began to scream for help.
After battling the unknown beast around and around
the boat for nearly 30 minutes, leading everyone on board to believe it was an outsize Blackfin Tuna the decision was made to dump the anchor and give chase as this was obviouly no ordinary everyday
fish and cuz was almost out of line, and having
a real hard time getting any back.
We attached a marker buoy to the anchor rope, dumped all 600 ft in the gulf and off we went!
(little did anyone on board realize at this time what we had ahead of us, and we all assumed
with the added assistance of being able to follow this beast with the boat the battle would be over in short order.
By following the fish slowly with the the boat cuz
was able to get the majority of his line back on his reel.
But this is where the stalemate began.
The fish would not let us get him close enough for a positive ID.
He just loomed there, slowly swimming
along with the boat no longer taking line
unless he was pulled closer to the boat.
This give and take went on literally for hours.
Almost 3 from the hookup, and when we finally
subdued the beast boatside we were over 3 miles
from our spot.
What was this monster of the deep that cost us almost half of our fishing day?
During the fight as time went on, conversation
on the boat eliminated species one at a time.
Im ruling out world record Lane Snapper one friend joked. Well we know it's not a King, because
a King would have given up by now, quipped another
with abolute expert confidence.
But no one really knew. And we all avoided
saying the dreaded s word. Except one.
Well if it was a shark, surely he would have bitten through the leader or tailswiped it by now
my cousin remarked... and the jinx was on.
After about 3 hours and 4 waters aproximatly 3 miles from the bite, cuz began to show the wear and tear of the battle. Not being the type to give up or in and hand the rod off he decided to tighten the drag just a little, to try and get some more control of this mysterious fish our paths had crossed with
on this glorious Gulf of Mexico morning.
As the fish neared the surface the guessing began again. Giant Cobe my buddy excitedly hollered, no no its a big Wahoo!
I dont know I said, it looks long and skinny.
Its a billfish! Swordfish guys we got a fn Swirdfish! lol
woooo hooo!
Nope... sorry... not a Billfish...
oh maaan its a fng Shark!
(and a big ole sumofabitch too) lol
Our seamonster had finally revealed himself.
There next to the boat, laying on top of the water
was our prize .
A freaking hulking giant Shark.
Not sure of the species. I guessed Dusky but I dont know. Maybe one of our resident experts
can give me a positive ID.
Anyway, there wasnt no way I was
puttin that big sob in the boat anyway.
There was still a lot of fishing to be done
and I just didnt want to take any ansafe
unecessary chances, so we released the
old boy with his pretty new Chartreuse Jewelry,
from T&A jigs planted firmly in the corner
of face, and he slowly swam away.
How big? I dont know.
Someone said 10 ft but it was probably
closer to 7 or 8.
All I know is when I first saw him 20 ft down he was
freakin massive, and I almost shat my pants. lol
Anyways we went on to have a pretty satisfying day of fishing. Caught a nice mixed box of
Snapper and Grouper with a few Porgies,
and Scamps. Just wish the Mangos would
have cooperated more but they didnt want to bite too
good all day. Did pick a few right at the
end as they finally started to fire off right
when it was time to go in, making it reeely hard to leave. lol
Rode in on somewhat calm seas and kissed the dock at 5 pm.
We like to keep Bankers hours on the
Just Reel.😎
Another relaxing successful day on the gulf
with my son, my cousin and best friend.
Hope everyone else had a nice weekend.
Fish on folks.
edit/ forgot to mention the big ole Lionfish
pictured. My son graciously allowed me to consume him with some mango salsa and chips. 😋
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