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THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:05 pm Post subject: 4th of july weekend offshore

Made two trips, once Friday morning and today. Friday we went straight out to the 8 mile rig. We managed two limits of snapper, one sheep head and 6 huge sand trout. We also caught and released four sharks. Saw lots of kings being caught.

Today had pretty knarly chop and took a while to get to the rig. Caught quite a few small snapper. No kings, no keeper snapper, no ling . After only two sand trout we headed for the lone star reef. Made a few drifts with nothing to show except more small snapper and a ton of sharks. About 2:00 we decided to head home. Before leaving we were cleaning the boat of left over bait that acted like chum and brought up a beautiful Mahi. I have never seen one myself and have always wanted to catch one. I threw a speck rig and it instantly turned, hauled butt and slammed it! I had no idea they were so strong and fast. It screamed 1/4 of the spool in a few seconds. She jumped twice and it was awesome. Got her in the boat in about 15 minutes. MADE MY DAY FOR SURE!

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Bigrock · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:41 pm Post subject:

FOR SURE

RedSniper · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:53 pm Post subject:

NICE FISH!
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Gib · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:27 pm Post subject: great

Awesome - a goal I am still working on

Drake · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:28 pm Post subject: Weekend

Nice Dorado, congrats.

tunakilla · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:47 pm Post subject:

Were you guys in a Dargel out at the Packery reef? Is that where you picked up the mahi? If so, we were in the blackjack making a few drifts there near the buoy. Pretty slow day of fishing today compared to yesterday.
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MECE · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 11:48 pm Post subject:

Wow!! Nice Catch!! Also one of my goals, hope I can catch a Mahi one day. TFTR.

16stoner · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:18 am Post subject:

TFTR!! Great job!!

THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:28 am Post subject:

magadorm · Horse Mullet Joined: 25 Jul 2012 Posts: 131

That is a nice Mahi. They sure are fun fish, plus they eat up great.

TheRealLagunatic · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 7:58 am Post subject:

What an awesome fish, some one was smiling down on you .

THE_BLUFF_RAT · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:38 am Post subject:

Noooooo....I'm an idiot. I had no idea mahi had a devision in the star tournament....would a gave me 2nd place!!!! Ouch lol
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kweber · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:46 am Post subject:

nice dolphin.. but don't worry about STAR... it take a big bull to win...
they are fun fish, grow fast and if they're 30+ inches good eating.
never pass up a weedline or junk floating in open water... they love floating structure.
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Tyler · Site Admin Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 12865

Nice Fish!
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