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Cedar Key offshore. 1/14/07. Family grouper trip (14 pics)

Posted: January 16th, 2007, 11:00 pm
by Big Bend Brian
The goal for this trip was twofold: To get my 5 year old daughter Kaitlyn her very first grouper followed by putting my wife on her first grouper in a year. Sunday morning the conditions were right and we left late to allow for the predicted winds to drop in the afternoon. We left the dock at 1100 hours and were soon at the first spot just shy of 40 feet.

Already prepared for what was to come, Kait’s was the first to drop and be ready to go but the wifer got the first hit.

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Kaits ready to go

Turning around I see Pat with a good fish but she’s having problems controlling it. Listening to her and watching the rod tip unmercifully going lower and lower it was obvious what was gonna happen. Obviously, this grouper was in charge and it made it to the rocks below.

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Patster at the rod
(I was told later “you could of helped…..â€

Posted: January 16th, 2007, 11:09 pm
by tin can
I always enjoy your reports, Brian. It don't get no better than a family outing that everyone enjoys. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 1:11 am
by GIT-R-WET
:thumbup: :thumbup: :beer: :beer:

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 3:54 am
by MudDucker
Man,what a great family trip...you rock Cap't! :thumbup:

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 6:30 am
by birddog
Really, really nice. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 7:55 am
by Reel Fun
What an absolutely wonderful trip :thumbup: I have a pic of my daughter catching a fish, sitting on my desk...when she was about 5/6 years old. I look at it everyday....she's now 13 (time flies) and she still enjoys fishing, boating, etc...You just can't beat a family day on the boat. Congrats on the great catch as well.... :lick:

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 9:34 am
by fishful_thinkin
Nothing Beats a great family day on the water.
:thumbup: WTG

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 9:39 am
by rocket
Great report as usual Brian :thumbup:

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 9:41 am
by SHOWBOAT
Great report and beautiful family. Much to be thankful for. :D

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 10:03 am
by Fishman
Looks like a great trip :thumbup:

Posted: January 17th, 2007, 10:45 am
by qoutrage
Them kids and Mama look like they got it figured out- 'Course, I'm sure they have a good teacher.. :-D
Dang nice report. Thanks, Brain. :thumbup: :D