Reply With QuoteThat is one heck of a mixed bag
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gRAYt day to be Catchin'
Although the Locked-in FOG made both the drive over and the on-the-water negotiations very slow, the tentativity was soon abated. My very 1st cast awarded me a nice but just short(13.5") Flounder. Definitely forecasted a Great day of Chompin'! A couple dozen trout were fooled with artificials-only on med-light tackle, some undersized Reds were released to fight another day, a couple feisty (>12") Mangrove Snapper(Mangos)
, lizardfish, and the Surprise of the day. While fan-casting one of my favorite Snook areas, I caught a flash of White while feeling the take. It was OFF to the RACES as I held on with fingers-crossed
to hopefully at least see this Monster before it breaks my light-action 6" FENWICK loaded w/6 lb. braid/flouro leader. The drag serviced extremely well with numerous 45 - 50 yard Windsprints!! Had to chase after him a couple times with the boat to gain some line. If I hadn't seen him at all, my bets would have been on an oversized Redfish or over-slot Snook. What I did see and eventually slip my net under was this!
a cow-nosed Ray/Skate
of about 30/40#'s! Easily captured my Fish of the Year with all variables considered. Brought home 5 beautiful Trout(19"), super-feisty Mangrove Snapper and a treasure-trove of memories that won't soon/ever be forgotten!
Thanks for Ridin/Readin'/Reelin' on one of the finest solo-trips I've ever enjoyed on the Salt.
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That is one heck of a mixed bag
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Good mixed bag report
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Wow, quite a variety pack. Saltwater seems to always be a surprise. Great pics, thanks for sharing.
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good job landing that ray. and the others too.
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Some nice looking fish. I know you had some fun with that bag of species.
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Awesome salty experience, thanks for sharing
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I’d like to have seen you and Ray tussle it out. It was a beautiful day to be out, one way or the other. Good job!
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Truly a Walk on eggshells! The added variables were KELP and less than 4 feet of Water= He could Burn Rubber and SMOKDE drag washers in a minute!!Originally Posted by skeetbum
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They can put up a good fight.
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