| Name of Captain; | Freddie Penrow |
| Where were you fishing? | OFFSHORE |
| Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; | No |
| The date you went fishing; | 06-07-2023 |
| Your Name; | Terry Reelitz |
| 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 | Freddie Penrow, Bonnie Allen, Joe Stand and Terry Reelitz headed out on a picture-perfect Florida day to go chase some Red Grouper for the day.The ride out to +100’ depth was comfortable, two quick stops for bait was all that was needed to fill the live well with squirrels and grunts.The action started out before the boat waves had even subsided – BOOM! Bonnie Allen bags a 31” Red Grouper right out of the gate. Let me tell you, all eyes aboard lit up like it was an early Christmas and all the holiday stockings were stuffed with fat RG’s.The tide was moving, the water was crystal clear and plenty of baits were in the water – we threw all the usual baits at ‘em, sardines, squirrels, grunt filets, ladyfish…Well reality set in quickly. The bite turned tedious to say the least for anything over 19.5”s, there were plenty of shorts to say the least.Bonnie ‘Hot Rod’ Allen picked up her second RG, a fat 27” Red Grouper. The rest of us struggled getting anything over 19” – the shorts were a nuisance. The Venting tool and Descender came in really handy as all the little guys went back home in good shape.Bonnie & Terry had plenty of time to put out a second rod for little snappers – at least the tasty little critters cooperated.Captain Freddie made the decision to head deeper, we ventured out to about 130’. The current was ripping pretty well out there and luckily the bite picked up. Ladyfish, filets, and squirrels started to turn the tide as the bite quality finally picked up, Freddie bagged a 24” for third biggest for the day – we filled the rest of the limit out with several 20 + a scooch.The trip out to deeper waters did serve as an unexpected surprise as the ARS bite was active and the sonar did reveal multiple very interesting and inviting ‘Red Christmas Trees’. All ARS were returned to grow some more in anticipation of the ARS season.Finally filling out the limit we were able to head in, no doubt Bonne Allen had the ‘Hot Rod’ for the day and was without a doubt the ‘Sweet Cheeks’ Winner – awesome performance!!Thanks Captain Freddie, ‘A great time was had by all.’ |
| If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. | N/A |
| Type a question | Yes |
