Miami and Florida Keys Trip 8/10-8/17

[Capt Richie]

Originally Posted by JerseyBrian

Definitely going to trying it down in NC I've got a custom built 700M rod coming my way and I want to test it out with my upgraded Pro Gear Oceanus 30 reel on some AJ/Grouper.

Brian looks like you had a great trip....

Is that a custom cut 700M...........

[JerseyBrian]

Originally Posted by Capt Richie

Brian looks like you had a great trip....

Had a great time Capt. Richie. Just wished it didn't have to end! But I'd rather be here now than down in Hurricane-Alley I didn't catch any, but I did see the largest Tarpon I've ever laid eyes on in my life. Easily 400lbs, over 7ft long. Just waiting for scraps from the fish cleaning tables in South Beach Marina. Unbelievable.

Originally Posted by Capt Richie

Is that a custom cut 700M...........

You know it I'll post up some pics when I get it.

[Angler Systems]

I really enjoyed this post with some great photos. Thanks for taking the time to do so.

Jeff

[Capt Richie]

Originally Posted by JerseyBrian

Had a great time Capt. Richie. Just wished it didn't have to end! But I'd rather be here now than down in Hurricane-Alley I didn't catch any, but I did see the largest Tarpon I've ever laid eyes on in my life. Easily 400lbs, over 7ft long. Just waiting for scraps from the fish cleaning tables in South Beach Marina. Unbelievable.



You know it I'll post up some pics when I get it.

Glad I could help........I caught two tarpon's under the 7 mile bridge one spring 140 & 180lba the 180 had to all of 6'fish what a fight....

I'm getting gear ready for my next trip..I hope to have a GUSA Wahoo Jr done by than..I think is a perfict for the Keys.......

[JerseyBrian]

Originally Posted by Capt Richie

Glad I could help........I caught two tarpon's under the 7 mile bridge one spring 140 & 180lba the 180 had to all of 6'fish what a fight....

I'm getting gear ready for my next trip..I hope to have a GUSA Wahoo Jr done by than..I think is a perfict for the Keys.......

One day I'll get my line tight on a Tarpon. One day I will bow to the Silver King of Florida Even the little 40lb 'Poon that a little kid caught off the docks got my blood boiling. All of those jumps, the sun's reflection off a silver, mirror-like body shining back on your face while you subdue your catch...good times.

When are you heading down to the Keys? I'm thinking I might go back down in October for a shot at some Blackfin on jigs and poppers. I hear they start populating all of the wrecks during that time of the year

Thanks for the words Jeff. Can't wait for my next 2 day trip down in NC during Labor Day weekend!

[Capt Richie]

Originally Posted by JerseyBrian

One day I'll get my line tight on a Tarpon. One day I will bow to the Silver King of Florida Even the little 40lb 'Poon that a little kid caught off the docks got my blood boiling. All of those jumps, the sun's reflection off a silver, mirror-like body shining back on your face while you subdue your catch...good times.

When are you heading down to the Keys? I'm thinking I might go back down in October for a shot at some Blackfin on jigs and poppers. I hear they start populating all of the wrecks during that time of the year

Thanks for the words Jeff. Can't wait for my next 2 day trip down in NC during Labor Day weekend!

I go down in May & December...May is tarpon & mahi mahi & December is Cobia,Kings,Sailfish & Jewfish...

We rent a house in Key Colony Beach..Its comes with access to the beach club...My kids love it the can walk or drive to the club & we take the dog to the beach in coco plum..I'm looking to buy something there just waiting for prices to bottom out...I'm going to move in a few years..
I'll take you fishing

[Frogfish]

Nice report! I can put you on a tarpon no problem of the Key's bridges. Let me know

[Bolo]

Originally Posted by Frogfish

Nice report! I can put you on a tarpon no problem of the Key's bridges. Let me know

What about Snook?

[Frogfish]

Snook too!

[JerseyBrian]

sweet snookie Frog!!! I will PM you next time I come down to the Keys