Nantucket

[Ry609]

Made the drive up north for our second annual Nantucket Shoals trip. Fished the NS party boat last year and got our asses handed to us between being under powered with gear, tangles, etc. so we splurged a bit this year and went on a 6 pack this year. Now we're spoiled, and the fishing didn't disappoint either.

Had my 5 fish limit, including my PB 7.4 lbs among several nice 4-5 lbers, plus a bonus 4-5 lb sea bass! Pretty sure I lost "the one" half way up, but hey, to me, 7.4 is no slouch especially after what it's been locally for me this season. Threw back countless NJ keepers between 18-20". Bonus was my buddy and I brought our biggest of the day in at the same time!

Crazy the differences up there with so much less pressure, most of the big girls wanted the meat. Fluke belly and squid were far and away outproducing gulp grubs. I'm sure it depends on the day, but this day, meat was the ticket.

A trip to remember that's for sure and can't wait to get back!