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1captainron
04-02-2016, 10:41 AM
Just got back from vacation and another fishing trip to remember!
Made it to Key West with my son Ron Jr., fished with Capt. Brice Barr and his brother on the Charter Boat Double Down, once again. This man is 100% fisherman and loves what we do. After the trip I had with my Dad two years ago, I knew we couldn't go wrong with Capt. Brice.

We lucked out and had the perfect day considering the wind blew everyday for a Month since I got to Florida!
On the way out we stopped to catch a tank full of live bait then headed off to the deep water (190-205ft.) in search of anything that wanted to bite. Conditions were naturally horrible with a North wind and the current running into it, lines ran up to the bow and the boat drifted across the piece we were fishing....didn't matter though, we hit the bottom and immediately had two fish on! My first Mutton of the day at 15 pounds and Ronnie had a nice Margate .
It was excellent fishing for the next 4 hours......We landed 9 Mutton Snapper, 4 Kingfish, some margate and porgies. My highlight of the day was a 26 pound Permit that like to kill me. Got that sucker in and said "let's go Home", I was whipped!
Great to fish with my Son as he has never experienced anything like this in his life. The look on his face fighting a Big mutton was priceless!!! Can't wait to get back there next year. Thanks Capt. you out did yourself once again.

Oasis
04-02-2016, 11:07 AM
Nothing like a family fishing trip, the look on Capt Ron's face holding that permit... priceless:)

shrimpman steve
04-02-2016, 11:23 AM
Very nice capt. Ron

Gerry Zagorski
04-02-2016, 11:50 AM
Nice and man.... That's a big Permit!! Way to hold em out for the camera Ron ;)

makosnax
04-02-2016, 11:57 AM
Nice! That looks more like an African Pompano than a permit. Fight like a Mack truck!

hartattack
04-02-2016, 02:45 PM
Great report, nice pics, love your shirt :)

Home Depot George
04-02-2016, 03:27 PM
Thats an African Pompano and they fight better than any permit I've caught and better eating too.

1captainron
04-02-2016, 03:53 PM
Thats an African Pompano and they fight better than any permit I've caught and better eating too.

It is an African Pompano......the locals down there still call them permit though.:)
It was excellent on the grill!!

seazu
04-02-2016, 04:13 PM
Way to go Capt.Ron, and Ronnie Jr, you look so happy, good for you that was a good haul.
well I hope your fully rested and ready to go for them there stripers, I have missed you boys all winter and have lots to talk about.
See you soon .WELCOME HOME

SplitShot
04-02-2016, 04:15 PM
Great to see ya enjoying life Ron!!! :D:D

MVP
04-02-2016, 04:57 PM
Well deserved Ron. Time on the water with your son PRICELESS.
Stripers are waiting for you so get your butt back home:D

Grateful Dad
04-02-2016, 06:39 PM
Nice job, Ron!

Fin Reaper
04-02-2016, 10:49 PM
Very nice Sir!
Bet it was nice letting someone else drive for a change so you could wet a line!

Dino
04-03-2016, 07:15 AM
nice pomp ! big margate too