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Me and Andy headed out from the house at 5 this morning. Went and launched from Edgewater to stay away from race traffic and the madness at Ponce and New Smyrna ramps. After getting gas and bait we were headed out with a beautiful sunrise.
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Got offshore and went to the near reefs that Volusia county sunk. Totally impressed with the Motor Guide anchor lock. That thing is precise no matter wind or tide. Caught countless undersize Mangrove snapper and black sea bass. Had a ball of bait come up getting slammed and picked off a bonito. Managed a small shark as well.Attachment 243460Attachment 243461Attachment 243462

Nice Day you had there. Me and the wife fish there right next to the pier. Caught keeper trout, red fish ,mangos and flatties there.

Attachment 243473We had a great time out there for sure. Also tangled with a small sand shark that showed a defect in a new rod. Just a nice day out there with a great friend. Really looking forward to spending more time out there and figuring things out a little.

Yep, had a good day with Mike. Second the thumbs up on the motor guide anchor lock it even held in the fast current next to the bridge, very impressed!!! No anchor to drop, no anchor to get caught up and lost.!!! And anchor man (ME) did not have to pull in 200 foot of anchor rope in a bouncing boat.......................

I wondered how long before you got salty. Good trip.

Wow sorry about the rod.

How is the new ride doing, Mike?

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How is the new ride doing, Mike?

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Actually exceeds my expectations. The hull design is very well done. That boat is very well mannered. Very stable, soft ride, and dry. No buyers remorse here. I would recommend one in a heartbeat. And I bought it after speaking to a guy 3 blocks away that was washing his and had nothing but praise for his. Now I just have to put the time in and get on fish in the brine again. Been about 12 years since I spent any significant time over there and that was in a 13' stumpknocker skiff, so old stomping grounds probably out of reach for most part. But I willnfigure em out again.

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Wow sorry about the rod.

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Its ok, bought as Bass Pro a couple weeks back. They will refund no questions. Defect rod for sure.

Hey Mike,

Before moving to Florida a couple years ago, used to do a lot of Saltwater fishn'. If you ever get the chance to go after the Mahi Mahi on lite tackle, you'll never forget it. They are one of the most fun and acrobatic fish I have ever caught.

I also used to catch Rooster Fish ( Pez Gallo) and Jack Crevelle ( Toro ), mostly from the Pacific Surf.

Regards,
pescador

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Hey Mike,

Before moving to Florida a couple years ago, used to do a lot of Saltwater fishn'. If you ever get the chance to go after the Mahi Mahi on lite tackle, you'll never forget it. They are one of the most fun and acrobatic fish I have ever caught.

I also used to catch Rooster Fish ( Pez Gallo) and Jack Crevelle ( Toro ), mostly from the Pacific Surf.

Regards,
pescador

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Actually have done a few trips with my buddy in Stuart with light tackle for Mahi Mahi. Light spinning rods freelining live sardines. Great fun it is. But unless I go to Stuart or further south that boat will most likely not see the stream. I am confident the boat could make the trip no problem, worried more about the captain:) Actually caught that bonehead on a light spinning rod and chug bug when the school blew up the surface next to us. Nothing like screaming drag for a couple hundred yards. Thankfully I had it spooled with braid so I had plenty of line for him to play with. I think if I had been using mono on that small 2500 series reel he would have spooled me or dang close to it.

Didn't know if the Blue water was anywhere close or not. Was fortunate where I fished, didn't have to go more than 6 miles offshore, sometimes only a mile or two.

A few from my Salt Water days.

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The gulf stream is usually right at 40nm east of Ponce Inlet, 36nm east of Port Canaveral. 6nm would be around ths Ft Pierce area to Miami. Would love to tangle with one of them Roosters some day. Some day we have to get together, like to hear more on your adventures in Mexico sometime.

Love when them Dolphin are lit up like that.

Wow, great pics. Looks like a fantastic time. Glad the boat is working out so well Mike. Thanks for sharing.

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The gulf stream is usually right at 40nm east of Ponce Inlet, 36nm east of Port Canaveral. 6nm would be around ths Ft Pierce area to Miami. Would love to tangle with one of them Roosters some day. Some day we have to get together, like to hear more on your adventures in Mexico sometime.

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I would like to get together to sometime too, been to some of the most beautiful remote beaches, unfortunately not safe anymore.

I understand that. On the cruise ships they very strongly urge you to not go on self guided excursions in Mexico. Belize they pretty much dont give you any choice. You come ashore in a fenced area and can not leave unescorted by tour guide. Different world down there.

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I understand that. On the cruise ships they very strongly urge you to not go on self guided excursions in Mexico. Belize they pretty much dont give you any choice. You come ashore in a fenced area and can not leave unescorted by tour guide. Different world down there.

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Some of my old stomping grounds. :fish :fish

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What a view!

Mike,

My wife and I lived there for 10 years, I got some stories! :Rofl We were pretty adventurous back then, wouldn't attempt it nowadays though. There were places I could go 30 miles + or - nothing but the Beach and the Ocean, never see another person or house. Can't explain the feelin. :biggrin

I apologize for getting off track!!

Looking forwards to seeing some of your catches, Saltwater as well as Freshwater. You have a real nice setup, be safe my friend.

Marv aka/pescador

And no questions asked, Bass Pro exchanged the rod for me.

Cool! Wonder how many broken rods they see.

Witb the quantities they sell I am sure quite a few.