Finally, POMPANO!!!!!

phatdaddy

phatdaddy

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My BIL was in town last week, so we launched the V and went to the island. Walked over and caught 2 small pomps. First blood,2026. But nothing to get excited about. Went a couple of times during this week, nada. Loaded the truck last night, went to the state park this morning. Had the place to myself. caught the top one bout 8:30, next two around 9. loaded up at 9:30 and headed home.

Proud of these, it's been a struggle so far.

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Got company coming in town tonight

we gonna eat good!!
 
Beautiful fish, those could eat the one's I usually catch. I never thought of using grip tape on my surf rods.
 
Scook,Everybody enjoyed the meal. Cooked all 6 filets at once. Smaller ones were a little overcooked,but no leftovers

Blue, those penn rods have a synthetic cork handles that get slick after time, That tape works great. I was worried it would hold fish slime and smell, but been on there for 3- 4 years and no stink so far. Maybe because I’m not catching enough fish.
 
It’s hard to avoid overcooking the smaller ones, but if that’s the biggest misery in your life you’re not doing so badly😂. You may not catch a boat load every time out, but you’re flogging most of the rest of us pretty soundly. I spent the day recently having a nice boat ride with an old fishing buddy - all day and only one momentary takedown. We had a good lunch and did a lot of reminiscing.
 
Very true,G. I tried to save some scraps for my son to give to OZ. He was not interested. I might have to sneak some over there.

Scook, that sounds like a great trip. I’ve got some buddies I’ve fished with for 45 years. I try to get them to go, but always to busy or unable to go. My wife won’t be cleared to go out in boat until August , so i mostly go by myself when i can. Luckily i work for myself and can control my schedule. If I’m working on the beach, I’ll put my rods on my pipe rack and go before or after service calls.
 
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