Red Snappers Chewing

[Newell Nut]

It has been about a month since we have been out due to bad weather so it was nice being out even if the only fish biting were the endangered ones that we can't keep. 
Fishing the Pastime Princess in New Smyrna Beach, FL.

[Dominick]

Wow! They sure look healthy.  How long have they been on release list?  They look so good, they are ready to eat.  Dominick

[fsrmn]

Nice fish ! I might try that boat sometime. It's only 3 hrs from me. The gulf coast is slammed this time of year.

[Newell Nut]

Come on over and let me know when you plan a trip. This is the friendliest party boat around and we have a galley too. The mangos will be biting better in a few weeks when the water warms up.

The endangered ones have been very restricted for a few years now. The FWC is having some meetings soon for a proposed 70 day plan in the Gulf and no mention of the Atlantic side yet. The are very numerous now and a nuisance. I just get tired of catching something that I can't take home cook and I catch more of them in a year than any other fish.

[bluefish69]

Fillet & Release

Mike

[harryk3616]

thanks for mutton

[BMITCH]

Nice fish Dwight! Looks like a nice day on the water. How many fares do they need to sail. That boat looks as though it always has a decent crowd on board. Do they anchor and chum the fish to the boat or do they drift over the structure? Really like the action of that rod.
Bob

[Newell Nut]

We anchor up but don't start chumming until around May. I think it takes 20 full fares but not sure. We usually have 40 plus and about 90 today.
The rod is a Seeker Black Steel CJBF80H and it is an awesome rod. Soft tip and lots of lifting power.

[Alto Mare]

My kind of rod ...very nice bud, as usual.

[Dominick]

My kind of rod ...very nice bud, as usual.

Sal, it's an easy drive down to Florida.  Let's meet Dwight so he can show us how to catch Mangoes.  You can pick me up at the Orlando airport.    Dominick

[Shark Hunter]

Good Job Dwight!
Mr. Tough guy doesn't look so tough anymore with a haircut and a shave.

[BMITCH]

Good Job Dwight!
Mr. Tough guy doesn't look so tough anymore with a haircut and a shave.

Yeah but, he still ain't smilin

[Newell Nut]

Mistaken Identity, that was James and he usually smiles. Big Mike has not cleaned up and is still grumpy looking. He is actually a nice guy but you would not know it by the pictures. I hope Sal will come down one day and crack a smile with Mike.
Mango season will really pick up good in June and a tanked Jigmaster flatlining would be some fun for sure.

[Shark Hunter]

They could pass for Brothers. Good Job on those Snapper just the same.

[BonitaBch]

The rod is a Seeker Black Steel CJBF80H and it is an awesome rod. Soft tip and lots of lifting power.

Maybe it's just the angle, but that rod looks about 20' long ....