Captain Joey's First 44 Hour Trip
When I first met Joey Drew he was a mate on the 39 hour Florida Fisherman ll Middle Grounds & beyond trip. He was personable and treated everyone with respect. In addition, his work ethics were outstanding. Need help? You could always depend on Joey to be there offering a helping hand, or gaff as needed.
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Ambition was his middle name. After a short time we no longer called him Joey... We called him Captain:
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Captain Joey specializes in running 1/2 day & private charters. In addition, he has captained three 39 hour trips. I was on the first trip; we stuffed the boxes. January 29, 2021, Captain Joey Drew is the man in charge of his first 44 hour full moon trip.
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Can he compete with the Florida's veteran Captains Garett and Bryon. Both have many years of extended hours trips experience; they are very good:
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First up...
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Will that's terrible!You did not even hit the post. Daughter, Madison, has agreed to give you a few pointers:
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Oh Well! This will make us forget about the great miss:
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The night catch was outstanding. Unfortunately no one had time to take pictures:
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Ricky, our video photographer, shows us how it's done:
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We learned our lessons well:
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Now that's a nice Triggerfish:
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Ever stop to think why Triggerfish are called Trigger fish? Simple!Triggerfish are called Trigger fish because their dorsal fin locks in place in a vertical position. The only way to get the dorsal fin to release is to mash or press the second dorsal fin down. It acts like a trigger to release the main dorsal fin.Now that's a really BIG Vermilion Snapper:
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Vermilion Snapper, like Red Snapper, have a sweet, mild taste that just melts in your mouth. Talk about BIG! This one was...
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We have been fishing all of Friday night and most of Saturday. Many have completely limited out (two day limit) on both Mangrove and Vermilion Snapper:
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Before we hit our bunks for the long ride home it's time for...
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A request from Tammy. Tammy's is a very special person who loves serving people:
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Her family ties are strong. Jim has been taking her place on the grill while she comforted her dying brother in New Jersey. A few days ago cancer took him; Tammy remains devastated.She ask that we remember him in our prayers:
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Thank you!Let's go home. As Ricky puts the camera away, Will pulls the anchor for the last time:
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After a good night's sleep:
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Back @ the dock:'Can he compete with the Florida's veteran Captains?'You had better believe it:
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Per Captain Dylan Hubbard... 'It was one of the best snapper slam boat limited out catches I have seen in a long time.' Even our visiting Captain from California was amazed:
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Fellow Florida native, Mr. John Martin, has been fishing our waters his entire life. The snapper tips he gives towards the end of the video will make a good fisherman a better fisherman:
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But there is a slight problem. Listen to John and you need a:
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John not only tells us how; he shows us by winning the snapper jackpot. Listen to John and you can too:
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As John says, "No trip is complete without saying good-by to the lovely ladies of Hubbard's Marina":
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I raised three daughters; no sons. If I had a son I would like him to be just like Captain Joey Drew:
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Catch the trip video: