My arsenal
Arrival at about 10pm I think?
Our awesome accommodations
I even had my own tying desk!
Plenty of million$ homes across the bay.
The short walk to the boat slip
The BoatSome other boats
Early morning departure. Notice the lightning strike in the left corner! Image isn't sharp because of the 25mph winds blowing my tripod.
The Inlet
Got the White balance off on the bumpy ride out
So a few of these pics were waay off.
Caught lots of these Kingfish
Several of these bad boys. Bonito, AKA False Albacore
Blue Runner = Great bait!
Shark!
About a 10 pound King that got hit by a large Cuda. I saw the Cuda coming but never felt a thing except the rod went limp. One swipe and he took half my fish with a cut that looks more like an axe blow!
I wanted to jump in with my Waterproof camera and shoot this guy but since we just released a shark and witnessed a Cuda attack I decided to stay in the boat.
Hit this thing with drinks in hand a few times after a hard day of fishing
The rest of the trip we were stuck in the bay due to 15 to 20 MPH winds and 3 to 4 ft seas.
Caught a bunch of these Sea Trout
These Jacks are like Striper on Steroids. I lost my biggest one at the boat about 10 pounds but it pulled my 9wt like it was a 30 pounder.
Tim with a nice Jack
A Lookdown Fish
The hardest fish to hook and catch in the world a Tarpon
Tarpon alley
Jack
Pig Fish
Sea Donkey is what I called them but I think they are Sea Cows or Manatees.
The thing I love most about the ocean and the bay is the fact that you are never really alone.
Dear Tim I can't say thanks enough times buddy. You made the trip a success and I am extremely grateful. If you ever need a partner again I'm in!