| Name of Captain; | Arkadiy (Ark) P. |
| Where were you fishing? | OFFSHORE |
| Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; | No |
| The date you went fishing; | 12-08-2023 |
| Your Name; | Arkadiy(Ark) P. |
| Your Fishing Report: If this is a tournament report do not state the fish’s length in this box. State the length and species in the box below | The weather forecast was so-so, but my friend Alex and I decided to brave it anyway. Our first stop was about 25 miles out at 45-47 feet, and it turned out to be our last because swells were to 2-3 feet instead of “one or less” promised by NWS, and we chose to stay there.We targeted Hogs and they came to us. First, a couple of shorts, then four keepers up to 16 inches.As a “bycatch” we got 27” Gag and 24” Red Grouper which were photographed and safely released, also some nice size Mangoes and uncounted short groupers and grunts.By 11am we decided we’ve had enough beating and headed back. Ironically, 5 miles east we found much friendlier seas, but we passed. Nevertheless, the day was a success despite the unfriendly weather and we are looking forward for more. |
| Type a question | Yes |
