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23Sailfish
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 Posted - 05/03/2012 : 10:02:33 AM
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Jerms and I have been talking about catching grouper like back in the good ole days for a few months now. Yesterday, we finally got our shot.
Weather was exactly as predicted, however we still had a slow go in the morning. My boat needs about three more feet and it could have reached the next wave, but it doesn't have that three feet....and my back feels it today. Trolled for a while up north and never did get on the bite all that well. First fish in the boat was a remora....my first remora trolling ever. Found scattered weeds all over the ledge, but we never found the bite. Brought two dolphin to the boat and lost one on the gaff.
The plan was all along that if the trolling bite wasn't hot, we'd bottomfish....our true passion anyways. A wise man once told me that bottomfishing would ruin you for trolling. Wiser words were never spoken. That's all I think about when we are trolling and roll over a good looking bottom. So that's what we did and it ended up saving the day for us.
Anyways, the ocean was full of life, we did see a free swimming wahoo all lit up. Beautiful sight. Also saw some busting blackfins, an incredible sight! Ride in on a following swell was lovely.
Bottom bite was good when we could stay on it. Grouper for dinner tonight!!! Get out there and get ya some!
www.baturinphotography.com
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hdgb
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 10:06:54 AM
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Nice looking assortment of bottom dwellers.
I love the Tuna pic great shot.
I've always been a troller but after my day last weekend, the bottom seems to be calling me more. Those scamps are goooooood to eat.
Had some last night blackened and was to die for.
"Destiny" 35ft
Contender and "Scintilla" 20ft Keywest, Manning SC |
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skinneej
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 10:12:57 AM
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| Nice fishing and nice pics. |
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JIHUNTFISH1
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 10:32:16 AM
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I was off yesterday?? Haha
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ButcherBoy
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 11:07:46 AM
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Awesome pic, congrats on the fish!
Butch Reeves
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Bonzo72
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 11:12:21 AM
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nice work guys...sure wish I could have taken the day off...
The Morris Island Lighthouse www.savethelight.org |
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23Sailfish
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 11:33:47 AM
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Originally posted by JIHUNTFISH1
I was off yesterday?? Haha
Get out There!
Dang! I woulda called had I known....we were looking for a fourth.
www.baturinphotography.com
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Fishb8
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 11:42:23 AM
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Nice haul. Wish I could have made it. This job keeps getting in the way of fishing :)
Fishb8 (Fish Bait)
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Baitman
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 11:52:17 AM
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Where u bin at win u seen dem toonies? Nice Fush!
"NICE REPORT" LIKKA LOGGA
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23Sailfish
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Bonzo72
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 12:48:46 PM
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Originally posted by 23Sailfish
Damoons incognito?
no, Baitman is fo reel...we shrimpin' pardners in the Fall...and it took your toonie pic to draw him back out of the shadows...me thinks he might try to catch him a toonie soon!
The Morris Island Lighthouse www.savethelight.org |
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Baitman
Intermediate Member
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 1:00:22 PM
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dam skippy! Now, where yoo bin at win yoo seen em?
"NICE REPORT" LIKKA LOGGA
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Sirecks
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 1:33:04 PM
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That's a good looking group of table fare right there. Seems like a great day for sure.
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Too Busy
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 1:44:04 PM
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I'm drooling thinking about grouper salad.
Who's Ready for a Sleigh Ride? www.KayakFishSC.com
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h20gul
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 1:46:55 PM
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Great report, and your photos are phenomenal!
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23Sailfish
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15434 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2012 : 2:58:25 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by Baitman
dam skippy! Now, where yoo bin at win yoo seen em?
"NICE REPORT" LIKKA LOGGA
MY HERO!!!!
Georgetown Hole
www.baturinphotography.com
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northchucky
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 4:43:38 PM
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that tuna photo is awesome! cool stuff there for sure
great job on the groopa! |
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DFreedom
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 8:14:12 PM
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| Wow, beeeeutiful fish. I can almost taste those grouper filets. |
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dixiedog02
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Posted - 05/03/2012 : 9:20:04 PM
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| Great job fellas. One of these days I will get Ricky's schedule!! Nice tuna shot man. |
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5-2-2012 Bottomfishing
