First fluke from surf...ever
 

Haven't shore-fished since I was a kid...I don't know who was more surprised, me or the fluke. Just about gave up after losing a dozen jigs to big blues in less than 2 hours. This was NY btw.

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Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Congrats on that beauty !! It's got to be satifiying when a plan comes together. Gr8 way to start the season, keep it going !!

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Nice! Probably 6.5# +\-

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Very nice catch, I can't wait to get out there for some bucktailing. :D

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Tie the jigs on with a short piece of 60 lb mono and you won't lose them to blues and the stripers (and fluke) will still hit. :)

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Thanks guys, I should quit surf fishing now since I don't think I'm topping that. Mako, it pulled 7.1 on my scale, discount the sand and you're spot on.

Capt Rich: I'll definitely work in some kind of short leader for the bluefish next time, thanks!

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

thats a nice piece of cardboard anywhere but especially from the surf dude congrats

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Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Nice fish congrats way to kick off the season!!!!!

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

A real fluke-a soarus on the troll:D:eek:

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Nice fish! Typically a 25" is 5#, a 26" is 6#, etc. It will get your guess close if you don't have a scale

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

wow real nice! beats my best, and i fish from a boat!

Re: First fluke from surf...ever
 

Outstanding catch. Keep up the good work. I caught, tagged and released a fluke in Manasquan Inlet on an AVA last week.