Bad day at work ....

[phatdaddy]

It was a little slow at work , so I thought I'd launch the boat and try trolling for grouper. I've been hearing a lot of people are having success with the strech 25 lures. I was just about to give up, when this guy showed up. I didn't have a scale but he was 32" long and delicious.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/grouper1.jpg

[chumbucket]

Nice! Bet you're glad you hung in there a little longer. 8)

[TheTinMan]

Nice! Looks yummy. ;)

[phatdaddy]

He was great, nothing beter than fresh fish. *I also got to use a christmas present early. *I bought myself a food saver vacuum bagger. *I bagged 2 big chunk fillet's and I'll see how they do.

[TheTinMan]

I bought one of those vacuum sealers last year too, works great.

[lumberslinger178]

Nice! Bet you're glad you hung in there a little longer. 8)
chum I alway hang in alil longer and never have that kinda luck...... not one striper this fall :-[ :-/

[charlie_the_tuna]

sh!t, i'll take one of those over a striper anyday.

[chumbucket]

For eating, they're much better I'd say.

[TheTinMan]

If you cook it whole don't forget the cheeks, mmmmm.

[phatdaddy]

Tin, not only the cheeks, but the throat also.

I couldn't stand it today, not a breath of breeze, temps in the mid 70's, and sunny. I should have gone christmas shopping , but then I would not have met this guy

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/grouperday2.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/grouperday2b.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

Next time, maybe put out a stretch 30 and see if it improves your luck.

I've never caught a grouper, so don't listen to me :(

Pretty fish!

[phatdaddy]

I'll try one, everytime I go I loose a $15-$20 lure. I lost one suday, so I'll replace it with a 30. They just go deeper , right?