| Name of Captain; | Jim Thurkill |
| Where were you fishing? | OFFSHORE |
| Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; | Yes |
| The date you went fishing; | 06-26-2023 |
| Your Name; | Mike Kaplan |
| If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. | 28 1/2″ red snapper. |
| Type a question | No |
| Name of Captain; | Jim Thurkill |
| Where were you fishing? | OFFSHORE |
| Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; | Yes |
| The date you went fishing; | 06-26-2023 |
| Your Name; | Mark Cummiskey |
| If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. | 31 3/4″ red snapper. |
| Type a question | No |
| 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 |
| David Diehl | |
| Your E-mail Address | davidjordandiehl@gmail.com |
| Phone Number | (407) 4210846 |
| Your Message | Tortugas fish trip |
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| Name of Captain; | Mike Kaplan |
| Where were you fishing? | OFFSHORE |
| Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; | No |
| The date you went fishing; | 05-09-2023 |
| Your Name; | Mike Kaplan |
| 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 | After a really windy month, we jumped at the great conditions on Tues to find some Red Grouper. The crew consisted of myself, Mike B, Mark C and friend Joe. We left early from Nick’s Park and emptied our Pinfish traps and started our 2 hour ride to the Red Grouper bottom.Seas were less than a foot and the ride was very comfortable for a change. As soon as we got to the first spot we started catching small reds. We moved around to other spots close by and by the end of the day we had caught 5 nice Red Grouper to 26 1/2 in and some nice Mangrove Snappers to 21 in. We also caught a good mix of Lane and Vermillion Snappers. We were using a mix of live and dead bait.We quit by 2 and enjoyed the smooth ride home. Anot |
| Name of Captain; | Miss Virginia |
| Where were you fishing? | OFFSHORE |
| Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; | Yes |
| The date you went fishing; | 05-17-2023 |
| Your Name; | Mike Spanhel |
| 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 | With the day off, at the last minute decided to go out on the Miss Virginia looking for hogfish. Found 6 but only two keepers plus grunts, porgies and blowfish. Good day for hogs and for Mike |
| If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. | 16″ Hogfish |
| Type a question | No |
| Name of Captain; | Jack Hexter |
| Where were you fishing? | OFFSHORE |
| Is this a tournament entry Fishing Report; | Yes |
| The date you went fishing; | 05-19-2023 |
| Your Name; | Jack Hexter |
| 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 | Wel we didn’t get off to a bright and early start as I had other chores to do on the boat, but loaded with a bunch of shrimp, Dave Diehl and I made our way 28 miles offshore to the “honeyhole” There was virtually no current and little wind and not a lot showing on the fishfinder, but we loaded our tackle and dropped down. Both rods bent over immediately and we had a double of legal hogfish. We continued to fish and crank, endlessly, and were getting hit on almost every drop. I never even anchored or dropped a marker buoy. Lots of the expected grunts, a porgy or three, a mangrove and a couple more hogfish, with 1 being legal and stuffed into the box. Fun day of fishing and cranking. |
| If this report includes a tournament entry please state the species and length of the fish caught in this box. | Dave Diehl 15.75″ HogfishJack Hexter 15.5″ Hogfish |
| Type a question | No |
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