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![]() Got an invite from Dales to tag along and fish some fluke tourneys today. With Sharky, Mike two guys, Ron Jr our mate and Ron SR our Capt. Well first of all very happy Ron decided to make the trip. Guru and NOAA got it wrong again. It was 3-5 but they were 2 1/2 hours apart. Booth the 5 and the 3 were boat wakes lol. Flat as a plate of piss until the afternoon blow. Ron took us to the place he had in mind all along. Had very good bite and some nice fish. Dales wasn't feeling well so he was side lined for most of the trip
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![]() Lots of good calls made about this trip, starting with the invitation from Dales to join the crew and take a break from running my own boat, having a full can of sun screen, 6 pack of water( yes, hot as ball$), bringing the extra block of spearing ( they ate it like kids in a candy store ), my hoagies were made right this time ( Bwahahaha for those who follow my FB posts), the captains call to stick to his original game plan on where to fish, not bringing any beer and drinking Dales since he was not up to par ( six on me next trip pal), making extra round heads but not really busting too many off this trip. Had a great time on my first trip on Rock Bottom charters, starting out with another great sunrise to mark in the memories. Capt found fish quickly for us and made appropriate moves throughout the day to find more as bite died and conditions changed. Pulled quite a few fish all day with the many "just short" fish mixed in between the 23 keepers Joey posted here as well as the nice Sea Bass caught. Can't beat Joe up on the bottom fish Ron Jr. had as I didn't get a chance to see it while on a hook up also, all I know is it was "the shot heard round the world" so to speak as when we got to the docks Ron Jr's sister said " Yeah , I got a text about a big fish not getting netted"......Doooooh! Joe's head sank! I could only laugh hearing it...All is good Joe as we don't know if it would have beaten an 8+ lb fish which won the FSOS tourney or doubtfully given us 22lbs for combined weight which took first or even the 18+ that took 3rd in SWABC, another tourney we were in..All in all, another great day on the water doing what I/others love to do...chase for the fish....Thanks Captain and hope to see you out there from my boat and get back out with you again some time.
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Mike Reynolds [email]Sharkbite_Bucktails@aol.com 23' Parker Deep V Supporter and Member of RFA/NJ IGFA Member www.sharkbite-bucktails.com |
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![]() Joey Dah Fish
Enjoyed your post. I own the Grady berthed next to Rock Bottom and was at the docks when you guys came in. Impressive catch! If I knew that was you and Mike who chartered Ron that day I would have introduced myself. Regarding your unfortunate mishap, many people would have not even posted at all. Or they would have said Ron Jr took too long to say wait, or the water was too murky, or the sun was in my eyes, or if someone else picked up the net I wouldn't have had to net a fish on a charter I paid for! All BS. You took the high road and took responsibility for your action......GOOD for you. We all have had big fish, especially fluke, boatside with mishaps. These big guys are like Houdini when it comes to throwing a buck tail. Swimming backwards with their mouths open, monster head shakes, they have the uncanny ability to throw a buck tail. Not that often you see double headers especially when one is the size it sounds the one you lost was. Very unfortunate in this case the second fish grabbed the teaser. It's a mistake probably 7 out of 10 guys would have made seeing and going for the first fish visible. But the fact you posted and took ownership speaks volumes about your character. Good for you! You'll be out with Rock Bottom next year and have your day! Ron Sr. and Jr are great guys and run a top notch charter. 23 keepers is a great day no matter how you slice it, the one that got away stings a bit but you were on the fish all day from the sounds of it. Good stuff! |
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