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Cold weather deep water big boys
« on: January 20, 2014, 12:22:46 PM »
 slt    We who are fortunate to live in this tropical wonderland we call Florida are so very proud of what the Sunshine state has to offer. We love to show our Northern friends why Florida is widely known as the 'Fishing Capitol of the World.'
Friday, January, 17, come along with me as we welcome Mr. Brett King, & Ms. Amanda Chiado to Florida's famous deep sea fishing. Brett and Amanda drove from Spring Valley Illinois, "The Valley of the Springs," to do battle with our mighty amber Jack. On June, 13, of this year Brett & Amanda will become husband and wife. Can this team from the "Land of Lincoln" really hold up to the power of the mighty AJ? Only one way to find out, let's go see.
We will be fishing on the head boat Florida Fisherman ll out of Hubbard's Marina, Madeira Beach, Florida.
To challenge the mighty AJ we will need plenty of lively pin fish:

Our Northern friends are ready:

First mate ,Will, goes over safety precautions:

Want to win some hard cash? The jack-pot is the way to do it:

Want to get the most out of our trip? Listen closely to Will:

We are out of here! Mr. John Martin, Gainesville, Florida, prepares, .42 seconds into the action packed video at the end of this report. Watch John in action 4:25, & 7:26 minutes into the video:

Mister Jordan Ruberto Battles the fighting machine. Watch Jordan in action 1:12 & 5:13 minutes into the video:






Our Northern friends challenge the mighty amber jack. Mr. Brett King:


Ms. Amanda Chiado goes to work. Watch Amanda 2:18 minutes into the video:



Amanda, do you know what kind of fish Brett just caught? Is it a red grouper? No! Amanda; that's the pride of the Gulf of Mexico, the American red snapper. 6:40 into the video:

Oh No! Mister Eddie Sumrall, West Palm Beach, Florida, has hooked something much bigger than an amber jack. 4:20 into the video:

It's a goliath grouper. Good job Eddie:

Ralph, way to go sir. That's a red grouper to be proud of. 6:21 into the video:


Loyd, sir that's a winner. Kyle, great job on the gaff:


They grow them big in this deep water:

Mister Willis Ellis, Jacksonville, Florida, fished spot # 4 to land this beautiful gag grouper:

Kyle is so proud of us:

Dinner time; that means Chef Tammy time. Time for steak, wild rice, broccoli, and premium cheese cake. Now this is really roughing it!



We are absolutely stuffed. Hope the fish are still hungry:
Look at the FWC tag in that AJ John just caught. We can help in the management of our fishery by reporting any tagged fish caught. The number to call is on the tag:


What trophies.   Looks like they are still hungry:


The mangrove snapper bite has been much slower than expected. but we are picking up some nice ones after dark:


Time to ice down the fish for the final time. Kyle (L) and Will pull the fish from box #1 and proceed to layer fish & ice. Box # 2 to follow. Come Sunday morning our fish are going to be fresh & in prime condition:

9:30 Saturday evening. Time to hit the bunks for the long ride back to Madeira Beach. Our great adventure started out very rough. Captain John reported 6 to 8 foot waves, with  huge       10 to 12 foot swells on the way out. It calmed down after lunch, but it was still cold; at least for us Southerners. Amanda & Brett said it felt like Spring to them. They are leaving for Illinois Wednesday. They are hoping the temperature is not too much below 20 degrees. Amanda said it's already been down to -20. Probably a good idea for us to stay in Florida.
Now that's a nice black fin tuna:

Nothing like being in the money:



Look at that money coming out of John's fishes' mouth:

The fishing was slower that expected, but we still ended up with a nice catch & memories to last a life time. Brett & Amanda will never forget their trip to Florida; their trip to, the 'Fishing Capitol of the World.' Can this team from the "Land of Lincoln" really hold up to the power of the mighty AJ?
You had better believe it:

Why is Florida known as the 'Fishing Capitol of the World?' Just ask Mr. Brett King, and Ms. Amanda Chiado:

Catch all the action in this short, action packed, video. (Click on the link)


Bob Harbison  Florida Outdoor Writers Association





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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2014, 01:41:45 PM »
 t^...Another Great Story Capt. Bob...... chrz
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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2014, 02:12:27 PM »
Thank you Bob t^ for another great report, pics and video depicting what all us in NJ are missing right now.  slt  They are predicting 4 to 6 inches of snow for tomorrow here.  rgmn 5hrug Those were some really big AJ's that were caught.

What was the temperature when you were fishing as it is weird to see the people dressed with all those clothes?  You want cold, try blackfishing in NJ in January.  LOL

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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2014, 03:26:53 PM »
As always......a great read   t^


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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2014, 04:17:54 PM »
 slt   Thanks guys!   The AJ's tend to run really big this time of year.
We had a sever Arctic Blast hit us. The temperature plunged all the way down to the mid forties. It was extremely cold even during the day. I don't think the temperature was much over 60. And, to make things worse, it looks like it's going to be a few days before we hit even 80 again. Please tell me, exactly what is snow? I have heard it is white. 
   Take care!  Bob 

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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2014, 06:46:40 AM »
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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2014, 04:10:28 PM »
Hi Bob, Here's a pic of snow live from my commute home from work t^

It sure is different to see wool hats in your reports. ;D
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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2014, 10:41:23 AM »
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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2014, 10:05:18 PM »
 5hrug    We have had mostly AC weather until a couple of weeks ago. This low 40 degree stuff is for the birds. Looks like it's going to be next week before we even get into the high seventies.  
That snow looks like fun.
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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2014, 07:28:19 AM »
I had to break out the tissues after reading your last post Bob. :'( :'( :'( I feel so bad for you with the COLD weather you are having in Florida.  It was 8 degrees with a wind chill of -5 when I went for my coffee this morning.  cfzd

Looking forward to your next fishing report on the Florida Fisherman ll so we have something to dream about here in NJ.  slt

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Cold in Tampa!
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2014, 04:22:51 PM »
Looks like it's going to be in the high thirties for the Tampa area tonight. That's terrible for us. We just get the tail end of these fronts. I can't even imagine what it must be like for our Northern friends.
My next scheduled trip, weather permitting, will be 1/31. Will provide a full report.
I love sharing with the many dedicated sportsmen/women of the Garden state. I have somewhere around 30-40 overnight offshore trips booked for this year.
 I hope you enjoy sharing in our Florida as much as we enjoy reading about the wonderful fishing available in the great state of NJ.    Bob & daughter Dee

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« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2014, 05:14:49 PM »
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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2014, 08:28:58 AM »
I have to ask,do you guys eat those AJ's . The only ones I have ever seen have serious big worms in them.

Are they filleted, smoked, just the collar, ?

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Re: Cold weather deep water big boys
« Reply #13 on: January 25, 2014, 04:15:41 PM »
 slt   First of all let me say  the Arctic Blast that Tampa Bay area has been under for the last few days has eased up a little. Friday night went all the way down to the mid forties, however it was around 70 by late  Saturday afternoon. 40 is Arctic tundra weather for us!

It felt great getting out of the house today. That forty degree stuff had us hanging out inside around the furnace.

Amber Jack: Have not seen a worm problem. As far as eating, they are great smoked, grilled, or in a dip. However, they are not even in the same league with our snapper or grouper.  
   Thanks for asking!  Bob
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