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Got invited to go bottom fishing with some friends; Tyler, Bruce and the Captain... Chris
This was my first time on Chris's boat - a 28' Mako center console.
One of the best bottom fishing boats I have ever been on- Tons of fishing room- lots of power and a sweet ride.



There was a nice cover of clouds all day so it wasn't too hot... and the fish bit!
We got in the fish all day fishing in about 80' of water.
Snapper...

Gags

and lots of Reds...

We threw back at least 10 Red Grouper
In fact I got a lesson from Chris on venting Grouper...



Most of the big fish were caught on live pinfish- A couple of big ones on Whole Squid and Sardines.... Not much of a bite on LYs

Bruce Hooked into a nice king- +4 feet that broke the line at the boat.



Here are some of the fish - there were more Grouper & Snapper in another cooler...

Also got a box of Grunts, Jolthead Porgy and Sea Bass for Dad...

For reference here is the Jolthead



What a great day on the water- I could get used to that!

looks like a good day

sounds like fun.

Nice trip.

Looks like y'all had an exceptional day.

bman wrote:What a great day on the water- I could get used to that!

I'm sure Shields will set you up with a boat just like that.

Very nice, that King looked HUGE

Great day B!!

Nice report Bman, that ws a nice red snapper.

Looks like alot of fun.

Man...so glad you got to go..AND catch some nice fish on a nice boat. Looks like ya'll had a great trip.........WTG

Nice trip Bman

tin can wrote:I'm sure Shields will set you up with a boat just like that.

I do keep thinking about the trip...
Will you co-sign the loan?? and loan me your gas card??

That's a great trip broham. Glad you caught a few.

Great trip. I have caught those "Joltheads" offshore but didn't know what they were. How are they for tablefare, and is there any size or bag limits?

Dad fried up some and they were good.
From the Florida Fishing Regs:
"For species that do not have an established bag limit, more than 100 pounds or 2 fish per harvester per day (whichever is greater), is considered commercial quantities."

I called to clarify and that means that as long as you keep less than 100LBS.
Or 2 fish if they are 50 lbs each--- you are OK.