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First Fishing Trip Success
I never was much interested in fishing, but I bought the boat to take my grand kids out fishing and maybe water skiing (which I grew doing).
Wanted to post the results of our first dedicated fishing trip:  This was the biggest of the four that we snagged. Now I thinked I'm hooked. Lots of fun, Slow 
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06-25-2014, 07:04 PM
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Excellent!
 Now you need $5000 in rods & reels, outriggers, fillet knives, gaff, net, 2 anchors and a wreck anchor, lures, flourocarbon leader, MORE lures! 
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1984 V20 "Express" & 2003 Suzuki DF140 (SOLD!) 2000 GradyWhite 265 Express YouTube/SkunkBoat https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4F...znGospVOD6EJuw Transom Rebuild https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEz94NbKCh0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe_ZmPOUCNc
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06-25-2014, 09:06 PM
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Correct on all Counts
1. With respect to the allowable fishing season for Red Snapper, the Feds only allowed a one week period around Memorial Day on the Gulf of Mexico. But Florida is having a 52 day season in state waters (<9 miles off shore).
2. The $30 Walmart special rods I was equipped with (spinning rods with 12# monofilament) were barely up to the task as we lost more than we caught. so I immediately went to Academy for a $130 PENN Defiance combo with 65# braid (the first of many I will soon buy I'm sure). Lots of fun had by all as we fished until we ran out of hooks. Hope to post more pix soon, Slow
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06-26-2014, 10:40 AM
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Hard to beat a snapper sammich!!!
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- The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but obtainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. Lucky Jack - .......The Surprise is not old; no one would call her old. She has a bluff bow, lovely lines. She's a fine seaboat: weatherly, stiff and fast, very fast, if she's well handled. No, she's not old; she's in her prime. 85' Wellcraft 20 Fisherman "Guale Girl" 1979 Alumnacraft 14 - STILL got holes in it 2006 WS Tarpon160f - "Mudd Butt"
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06-26-2014, 07:04 PM
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Quote:
 
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1984 V20 "Express" & 2003 Suzuki DF140 (SOLD!) 2000 GradyWhite 265 Express YouTube/SkunkBoat https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4F...znGospVOD6EJuw Transom Rebuild https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEz94NbKCh0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe_ZmPOUCNc
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06-26-2014, 09:10 PM
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slow, if you get a chance, drop in gulf breeze tackle, east side of the bay bridge on the south side. it's been a while since i was in p'cola, but they always had great advice and a great selection. i buy my fair share from Wally World, but i like to throw as much business to the local tackle shops as i can.
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06-27-2014, 08:08 AM
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Great first fishing trip! Your grand kids will always remember it.
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1985 Wellcraft V-20, Evinrude ETEC 150: SOLD 1979 Marine Trader 44, twin Ford Lehman 120s 2006 Panga 14, Tohatsu 20
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06-27-2014, 08:41 PM
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Not only did you have fun and learn but the kids and grandkids think their grandpaw made a great day for them fishing. Good and family memories.
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Tis better to be quiet and thought a fool than open your mouth and prove it!! 1991 V-20 cuddy I/O 350 volvo duo prop, 1998 15ft Grumman 9.9 Johnson  
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