Preparing to fish the 16/0

[The Great Maudu]

Yes sir. We started seeing it last night. The wind kicked up and Brent,who runs the bait out, said it was like kayaking in a washing machine. Tonight it's back to the beach, weather permitting. The 9/0's will get action and I may drag the 16/0 down there.

[Bill B]

Great reports Mike....enjoying this thread....Bill

[The Great Maudu]

Getting ready now to go back out. Last night they brought in a 10' Hammer. Unfortunately I wasn't able to go.

[The Great Maudu]

Here's a good shot of the leader we use. 30' of cable with 3 16/0 hooks. The first hook is attached and the two followers are strung loose so they can be laced into the bait. For bigger baits sometimes 4 hooks are used. I get a kick out of the reaction this big unit generates. Especially on the 1/4 mile promenade to the end of the pier.

[Shark Hunter]

Good Luck Mike!
Wish I was there.
I prefer the Beach, so I don't have such an Audience.

[The Great Maudu]

They thin out pretty quick. I've been telling these guys about the Shark Hunter. We need to coordinate schedules sometime and fish together down here. Here's a few more pics. Brent has the yak with two Bonita ready to head out. The second is is headlamp as he paddles out. The third is my thumb getting educated.

[The Great Maudu]

I just beached a 14' Tiger. Details to follow.

[Cor]

Great news, congratulations!!

[foakes]

Way to go! --

Looking forward to the play-by-play debriefing.

Best,

Fred

[oc1]

Dang Mike.  That's an incredible spot.  Congratulations!
-steve

[mhc]

Ya gotta be happy with that! 
Mike

[Alto Mare]

Nice Mike! can't wait for some pics.

Sal

[Donnyboat]

Great Mike congradulation, looking forward to the pictures, cheers Don.

[bhale1]

Wow....14'..yikes! I said earlier that  I didn't think I would want to swim baits out.......but with 14 footers out there, I'd probably be rethinking even a kayak 😁......"we're gonna need a bigger boat, right!"
Brett

[Swami805]

Nice Mike!