Followed the channel markers out, and punched in my first number - 11.5nm away, roughly south. The wind was now 10-15 out of the SE, with a vicious, short period chop on top of rollers. Slow and wet, but I made it there. Trolled a bit, and put the first fish in the boat, a 24" gag. Anchored, and proceeded to catch 250 zillion undersized red and gag grouper.
Moved twice more, and caught one more legal gag, plus so many little grouper I could hardly believe it. I actually ran out of bait from feeding the little guys. At noon, the wind was even getting stronger, and it was Sunday, so I left to go in. Had to put on the rain outfit, because the spray was so strong I was cold and wet.
Two gags in the box, finally cleaned up at five. Better some salt spray and enough for a meal or two, than not....
Luck,
EJ
