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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Traveling Angler- Out of State Reports => Topic started by: harbison on January 16, 2020, 10:09:25 PM
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Mangrove Snapper And Much More What an honor and a great privilege it has been to bring our Florida into the homes of fellow sportsmen/women all over this big, wide, wonderful country of ours for well over 1/2 a century. What a ride it has been.The ride continues:The Sunshine State has so much to offer. We started the new decade by taking a close look at Hogs that swim, and hogs that don't:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/1a_zps40qre0ya.jpg) (https://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/1a_zps40qre0ya.jpg.html)We took an in-depth look at one of Florida's most sought after fish, the elusive Mangrove Snapper:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/1b_zpsfefdm2m6.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/1b_zpsfefdm2m6.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/2_zpsfle7rb0w.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/2_zpsfle7rb0w.jpg.html)In my journeys I have met many interesting people; non more interesting than Captain Dylan Hubbard. When I first met Dylan he was a hard working mate. Now he is a husband, father, and Captain:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/3_zpsyeikdiga.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/3_zpsyeikdiga.jpg.html)Captain Dylan, fourth generation owner/operator of Hubbard's Marina, is very involved with fishing. He attends virtually all fishery management meetings. His objective is an open-free fishery for one and all. But can he actually catch fish?Absolutely! Case in point, the Mangrove Snapper.January 14, 2020:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/4_zpsifxaciw0.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/4_zpsifxaciw0.jpg.html)Looks like the Mangrove 'bite' is strong and keeps getting stronger:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/5_zpsucprqcty.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/5_zpsucprqcty.jpg.html)Jason, make that Captain Jason, is all smiles:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/6_zpsw7kur1hw.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/6_zpsw7kur1hw.jpg.html)Mangrove Snapper can even be caught in brackish water as well as off many bridges. However, the deep-water offshore Mangroves tend to be a 'little' larger:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/7_zpshrgbhpip.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/7_zpshrgbhpip.jpg.html)With no closed season, and a two day possession limit of 20, the Mangrove Snapper can put a big smile on anyone's face:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/8_zpsu2ef7czc.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/8_zpsu2ef7czc.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/9_zpsedpz3mwv.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/9_zpsedpz3mwv.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/10_zpscimpr6q5.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/10_zpscimpr6q5.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/11_zpsqa7fsu7o.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/11_zpsqa7fsu7o.jpg.html)Looks like they are getting even bigger:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/12_zpsfzbuwjcw.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/12_zpsfzbuwjcw.jpg.html)Not to be left out is the great eating Vermilion Snapper. First mate Will:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/13_zpszfi7jbi3.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/13_zpszfi7jbi3.jpg.html)Night fishing on the Florida Middle Grounds. Fantastic!(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/14_zpsyac2h6ip.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/14_zpsyac2h6ip.jpg.html)Wednesday morning:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/15_zpsxpbhwvrc.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/15_zpsxpbhwvrc.jpg.html)One major problem... No matter how hard we try, we simply cannot get away from the 'endangered' American Red Snapper:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/16_zpsqw4wltqh.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/16_zpsqw4wltqh.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/17_zpsryynxxfu.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/17_zpsryynxxfu.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/18_zpsvckqlnx9.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/18_zpsvckqlnx9.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/19_zpsauojtsfg.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/19_zpsauojtsfg.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/20_zpshgcfwmph.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/20_zpshgcfwmph.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/22_zpsjrqvqxz4.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/22_zpsjrqvqxz4.jpg.html)Vermilion and Yellowtail Snapper:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/23_zps7vle7vba.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/23_zps7vle7vba.jpg.html)2019 was a fantastic year for catching Gag Grouper. 2020 is looking every bit as good.And they are running huge:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/24_zpslfdmtcec.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/24_zpslfdmtcec.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/25_zpsj8imnrsq.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/25_zpsj8imnrsq.jpg.html)One of the best parts of fishing is getting to know interesting people. All have a story to tell. Mr. Leo Smith, a proud Marine and good friend, has many:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/26_zpsa3b1x84y.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/26_zpsa3b1x84y.jpg.html)The plentiful, fun to catch, good to eat, Almaco Jack has no closed season, no size limits, and no possession limit. Fist mate Will, and Captain Garett Hubbard:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/27_zpshinrk9nt.jpg) (https://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/27_zpshinrk9nt.jpg.html)An now... The best of the best, the Scamp Grouper. (https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/28_zpssjtnwuqo.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/28_zpssjtnwuqo.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/29_zpsvid5onx8.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/29_zpsvid5onx8.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/30_zpspbecxteg.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/30_zpspbecxteg.jpg.html)Will, that's looking good, really good:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/31_zpsbia2sicr.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/31_zpsbia2sicr.jpg.html)Talk about 'really good', it's Tammy time:(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/32_zpsukenedr1.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/32_zpsukenedr1.jpg.html)Catch the 01/14/20 trip video:
Mangrove Snapper And Much More(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/33_zpssae3iosi.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/33_zpssae3iosi.jpg.html)(https://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu162/harbisonphoto/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/34_zpsykn3otww.jpg) (https://s644.photobucket.com/user/harbisonphoto/media/JANUARY%2014%20%202020/34_zpsykn3otww.jpg.html)
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t^... Bacon wrapped hog fish? .... I'M all in ... chrz