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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Traveling Angler- Out of State Reports => Topic started by: Hotrod on January 14, 2008, 04:54:18 PM
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Booked a 4 pack Charter for a weekend of Fishing with Capt Jay in Marathon Keys.
www.charterfishingthekeys.com
Need to Fly down and Shot some Video for his Website ;)
Flying out of Ac on Feb 21th-26th with Capt Mike / Hareball / Capt John. I'm going solo while the others were forced to take their significant others ;D
I plan on setting up trips like this every year if not twice a year. I'm looking for a web site to build in Alaska Next. t^ Who's Game?
Rest assure this will happen again. Next year we can secure more than one boat if others would like to join us t^
I have never fished out of NJ and Can't wait! t^
Road Trip Key Marathon Video
http://www.charterfishingthekeys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=64
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that is one of the trips I have to do , before I pass . alaska t^
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I can't wait TT^
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Good luck on the trip guys. I know it will be a good one. t^
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I jealous, I have got to do a trip as well. Maybe I will be lucky to do the second one???
After my daughter graduates this year and opur cruse this summer next winter I can get away for some R&R.
Good luck guys. What are you targeting?
Paul
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Good luck guys. What are you targeting?
Paul
Sail fish, King Mackerel, and hopfully Grouper.
TT^
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Ah, Grouper. My all time favorate eating fish. If he knows where some giant grouper are hang on and if he knows where Goliath Grouper (use to be called ------- Fish) even better they go up to and over 100 lbs.
Bring me back a grouper sandwich (blackened if possible). chrz
Paul
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I see this as a yearly Event Paul!.. Count yourself in on the next one t^ And that goes for anyone else also. chrz
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The wife is pushing for me to go on a trip like that for a while now. Next year I will have to just do it.
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Sounds like fun! When do you leave? Florida weather seems that much better when it's 30 degrees and slushy in NJ! ::)
Have a good trip and don't forget the sunscreen! ;D
Good Luck! t^
-Bob
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great trip, I did it 3 times.. My uncle owns Marathon Liquers... stop in ..
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Cool Nick t^
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If he knows where some giant grouper are hang on and if he knows where Goliath Grouper (use to be called ------- Fish) even better they go up to and over 100 lbs.
Under current Florida law all goliath gropuer must be released. In fact, they can not even be brought aboard a boat-therefore when you catch one under law some part of the fish must remain in the water as you remove the hook.
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We were down in Marathon a few winters ago. Had a great time fishing and relaxing. Looking forward to when I can go next time.
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great trip, I did it 3 times.. My uncle owns Marathon Liquors... stop in ..
Awesome, we will need a good liquor contact!
chrz
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7 DAYS TO GO.. Man that went fast. I know one thing.. I'll be booking a May Weekend trip for tarpon as soon as We get back.. There is more than one boat so if anyone is interested lets talk.. I'll also be peeking into some less expensive rooms for a quick weekend stay. This trip were going top notch. 3 bedroom condo on the beach ;D
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May is kinda close. My daughter is graduating from HS and we are taking her on a Disney Cruse in June. Hey, can I troll off the back of one of those things?
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Good luck guys! I'm very jealous!
I'm game if there's a part 2.
Can't wait to see the report and video.
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Hey, can I troll off the back of one of those things?
I'm sure you can Paul, but expect some funny looks when you call for the gaff rofla rofla
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Wouldn't that be a gas...
I am thinking about doing a 1/2 day bottom fishing while at Cast Away Cay, thats the Disney Island it is also called Abaco Island. That should be fun, and something I have never done before.
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I'd like to do realtime updates on the trip.. emailing Pics to Paul and he can post them up here. You up for that Paul?
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Go for it. I can do that.
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Like a Kid on X-mas Night t^ all packed up. leaving here at 5:30 Am to Pick up Bob Hareball and Meet mike at the air port. I'll be shotting iphone pics to Paul the entire trip..
There will be a lot of this chrz
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chrz chrz
I love that it is snowing right now.
I will not be here to shovel this crap. chrz
Can't wait!!! bngh
Guess just have to start some of this chrz to pass the time by.
Warm weather here we come!!! chrz
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Have fun!
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I hope you guys have a safe, productive trip. Wish I was going, but...maybe next time. t^
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Dont catch any crabs down there. hhppy
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have a great trip guys, can't wait to see some fishing pictures... OH, by the way, I am sure except for Fishinfool, the rest of us won't mind pictures of the Bikinis down there also. ;D ;)
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have a great trip guys, can't wait to see some fishing pictures... OH, by the way, I am sure except for Fishinfool, the rest of us won't mind pictures of the Bikinis down there also. ;D ;)
Roger that!!!
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t^
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I'm Sorry, but I can't picture Rod in a bikini... rofla rofla rofla hhppy hhppy hhppy
Have one on me guys... chrz
Happy Catching
Paul
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The Excitement is Building, thud Can't wait to see those pictures of Warm Weather cfzd
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OK, here goes the first installment on the Marathon Trip.
Breakfast in the airport. The crew is ready. Me and bob are hitting
the bar
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thats not exciting enough ;D
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he he he...Thats what I was thinking but did not say anything. I thought it was just a test picture.
I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
Paul
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Headdin Souf...
Sent less than 5 min ago.
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I found a picture of the guide they will be using, And his partner in the kayak rofla chrz
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rofla rofla
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The guide even has a bird working over his shoulder and the guy in the kayak well all I can say is; row faster we only got the boat for an hour... rofla rofla rofla
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rofla rofla
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rofla rofla hhppy hhppy hhppy
I have a feeling for US this is going to be a LLLOOOONNNNGGGGGGG TRIP ;D
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I just checked guys Rod hasn't sent anything since the last shot on the aircraft. nosmly
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See I told ya... rofla rofla rofla
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See I told ya... rofla rofla rofla
Rod must be board
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wow. From 19 deg to 80.... Humid .... Ok just coming
off the early morning vodka wood!!!!
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Nothing needs to be said... chrz
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Hi Bob... grtn
What is that funny tree growing out of your head? rofla rofla hhppy hhppy
Miami looks good, tell Rod to clean the lens a little the light areas are a little fuzzy.
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nice start to a fun trip t^
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Thank You sir... grtn
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TT^
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wow. what a drive.. 8 pm we are here.. warm and muggy.. we'll be fishing Sat and Sun... hope to have some nice pics
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cant wait to see them Rod.. Let me know if Marathon Liquers is still there, its on the North side of the Highway not far after you enter Marathon
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if it the place that sells meat also.. we just cleaned them out t^
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OK everyone. Here are the hardship photos, read them and weep...
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Lets GO!!! ;D
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we got plenty of room.. just took a cool picture for fish fool
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Fishinfool this one is for you.
Plus Capt. Jay. Catch um up guys. Good Luck tomorrow.
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Fishinfool this one is for you.
Plus Capt. Jay. Catch um up guys. Good Luck tomorrow.
haha.. thats funny!!! great pics.. i'm sooo jealous.. hate this cold weather!!!
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YEA Great pics Rod as we are digging out of our snow storm TT^
ROD I think your wife needs you home ASAP to shovel the driveway hhppy hhppy rofla
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It's 10am somewhere
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its great down there.. If your interested in swimming with the dolphins and also a really good breakfast, try Hawk's Cay, island before Marathon. I stayed at the first group of Condo's on the right side when you enter Marathon, called Sea Watch.
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Key West Deval Street...
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Out for bait, 6AM
Chumming up the bait. Capt. Jay nailed a nice net throw. Just about a full well.
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Great morning so far...
Keep her on course Rod,,,
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WOW.. great pictures!!
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Good luck! t^
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great shots.
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Alright, what's with the long sleeves and jackets? TT^
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Capt. Mike taking us off shore
Firsts fish hoyeos an aj / reef donkey. Wood
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Nice! t^
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now thats what I am talking about.. Rod.. is that a REAL Amberjack.. ;D
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Yes nick. God bless the iPhone Capt jay is doing a great job. We are still at it. Joe it was. 80 this morning and nancy was cold capt. Mike has had the helm most of the day capt. Jay is enjoying being on the other end
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Looks like you guys are having a great time. Keep it up. (I'm looking for an I'm jealous smilie) can't find one ;D
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That ain't no jersey amberjack, that's for sure . >:D
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come on MIKE... I heard they catch Amberjacks like that in NJ.......... >:D >:D >:D
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All you can catch to boot!
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>:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
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End of the day. Some of the best video I have ever shot. I have a large sea turtle eating a Portuguese Man of War. Day 2 we will be hitting the gulf.
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i really wish I was there. I know what its like and its very addictive.
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Where are today's pics??? 5hrug Huh, huh? Inquiring minds want to know! TT^
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grtn
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I haven't received any yet for today. As soon as I do they will be posted.
I guess either they had a real good day or real bad day. I can't think of a so so day down there.
Looking forward to anything at this point.
Paul
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come on now.. we have to give them a chance to fish... right?...
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I guess...But the anticipation is growing.
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Trust me, Rod does more picture taking than fishing when he is on a boat. TT^
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Trust me, Rod does more picture taking than fishing when he is on a boat. TT^
i noticed that.. Why.. I have no idea... I wouldn't be able to keep my hands of the pole to take pictures. Thats why most of my pictures are of when the trip is over.
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Same here. TT^
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another good day sorry spent most of the day with video.
Pretty cool when you can see the fish hammer your bait 25' down
we spent some time in the gulf trying to entice a monster grouper off a wreck. Never got him to bite.
Then headed for some trolling over the reef OS. Hooked a lot of large fish we couldn't get to the boat. Some great video of a king mack coming out of the what for mike's bait.
Just heading in some nice music a few beers with good friends has i type.
I'll. Snap a couple of our ride in
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Here are some pictures...
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One more
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Judging by Rod's typing he has had more then a few chrz chrz chrz Looks like a great time can hardly wait for the video nosmly slt
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I yea they are going down nice
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Have fun guys!! chrz chrz
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TT^
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cool beens. home noW. kinda hard typing a message while underway.. maN never thought i'd be GLAD TO BE OUT OF THE SUN YEA A LITTLE TOO MUCH TO DRINK FOR HOTROD
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SuR dOs seeeem That wa. Maybee sUm won else should drive. I think Rod has too much blood in his alcohol system. Too much of this chrz
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Rod, do you know someone down there with a boat, or are you doing charters every day.
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SuR dOs seeeem That wa. Maybee sUm won else should drive. I think Rod has too much blood in his alcohol system. Too much of this chrz
hhppy hhppy hhppy hhppy hhppy hhppy
Be Safe
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Rod, do you know someone down there with a boat, or are you doing charters every day.
We went out with Capt Jay from First light we had sat and sunday with him..
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Got this on video. A sea turtle eating a Portuguese Man Of War
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LOL show me that on national geographics. woot
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Great opportunity for a video. Nice ;D
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How long are you guys going to be down there?
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we leave tommorow from the resort at 6:am. Today is a beach day
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Ah, a little R&R...Good. Enjoy guys... TT^
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we leave tommorow from the resort at 6:am. Today is a beach day
w00t Now comes the GOOD video cfzd
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Have a safe trip back...
Watch out for the rain and I won't say the "S" word. grtn
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Okay Ped, Whats the S word ??? ???
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It's that white stuff that fell from the sky yesterday. ;D
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Sorona t^ and Seiniken
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NICE.. I know you can't use the C word... or H for that matter rofla rofla
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rofla rofla hhppy hhppy and no more of chrz for a while.
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Reality Check...
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;D I'll be back in May.. t^ This place is reality ;D
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I know I can kick myself for allowing me to be talked into selling our condo on Isla Del Sol in St. Petersburg. bngh bngh bngh
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Reality Check...
like a Corona commercial.
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Yeah, you can't see the tears rolling down his cheeks now that it is over.
Till next time my friend, till nest time.
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BEST Vacation ever!!!!!!!!!!! I can't think of anything negative to say. Some of the Videos Rod shot are freaking priceless!!!!!! Some of the best memories of my life were made with these guys. Capt. Jay being a jersey guy was Too funny, he felt right at home with us and the Ball busting started before we even left the marina and just never stopped, anybody that. Alot of Fish were raised up and I was happy to bring a nice short nose shark to the boat. TT^
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Congrats to you guys. chrz
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A priceless trip and glad to be home.. t^
A return trip it a must. I'll probably start pulling some of the video Tomorrow night.
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Welcome home guys. It sounds like you had a great trip. t^
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welcome back grtn
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welcome back, and its a thrill that you enjoyed yourself
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Welcome back guys. Glad you all had a great time. chrz
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I have this on Video. A large sea turtle eating a Man Of War.
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Welcome back to REALITY, Glad to see a great trip was had by all t^
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Nice pics. Glad you all had fun! Welcome home guys. ;D
-Bob
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Welcome back guys.
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Thank you everyone for all the warm welcomes and great comments.
This trip was an awesome time with a lot of great memories, and surrounded by great friends.
The property we stayed at was the best hands down; I would go back just to spend a week there. For once the pics on the internet were less then the place it’s self.
Capt. Jay is a great guy, with a lot of knowledge, and a lot of fun to be around, what a ball buster, he did not give Rod a minutes rest...
The fishing was awesome, Saturday we made about a doze or so stops leaving the fish biting at each one, with the Capt. trying to put us on a variety of fish. This was a fast paced exciting day. What a fishery! I can't wait to go back and do it all over again. Sunday, was Beer for Breakfast, and the day was one big party from there with a few fish mixed in. I was designated Co Capt. so this was safe fun time. Still a great time never the less for all.
Capt. Jay, thank you again, and thanks for a great crew.
Capt. Mike
chrz
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roger that t^
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no vacation for the liver rofla chrz
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no vacation for the liver rofla chrz
rofla rofla rofla chrz
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no vacation for the liver rofla chrz
Is there ever? chrz
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no vacation for the liver rofla chrz
Is there ever? chrz
Nope .. chrz
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After many hours and many cuts the video..she is done and up on Capt Jays site. a nice plug for him..
http://www.charterfishingthekeys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=64
figured we use his bandwidth t^
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Hey, Thats a cool video, I like the wreck footage too. chrz chrz
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Great Job Rod! TT^
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Nice video Rod. (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_28_107.gif)
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Great footage! Nice job Rod! Definately a trip worth taking. TT^
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Nice Job Rod t^ It was also nice to see YOU catch fish, Great job guys t^
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Great job Rod, nice editing my friend. chrz