Last year the Florida Fisherman ll, Hubbard's Marina, for the first time ever, ran two 63 hour deep drop trips. Both were adventures never to be forgotten. This year offers even greater opportunities to see, first hand, what fishing one hundred twenty fathoms & beyond is really like. For those who have never experienced 'Deep-Dropping' you cannot even begin to imagine what it is really like.
On May 7, we went South for muttons & African pompano. Little did we know what we were about to face. We ran into huge black grouper that were completely out of control. They tore our heaviest equipment to pieces. On the August 31, three day 'deep-drop' trip we are going to be ready for them. After we teach those monsters who the boss really is it's off to much deeper water where we will be targeting snowy, yellow edge grouper, barrel fish, and even swords and pelagics. This three day trip is not one to miss. Join us! We need all the help we can get; it's a war out there.
On August 20, 2015, the Florida Fisherman ll once again went deepdropping. The results were absolutely amazing. None will ever forget this trip. How could we?
Join us as we explore the very deep. See the fish on the Captain's fish finder, feel the pain these huge grouper can inflict on even the strongest. Be ready to be challenged by the monsters of the deep. And, speaking of real fighting machines, we watch in amazement as, immediately in front of the Florida, it's man verses the king himself, the mighty tarpon. The tarpon won this one.
Let's go win ours.
Leading the charge are two of the most respected Captains in the business, Captain Mark Hubbard (L), and Captain Bryon Holland:
After a good hot meal it's bunk time. We simply must be at our very best.
Before heading for really deep water, let's see what depths of 300-400 feet have to offer. First up, fishing out of Osteen, Florida, Mr. Bo Janecka:
Bo easily catches his two day possession limit; most do:
One of the best, Mr Richard Sipple:
Mr Omar Castillo:
The AJ's are ready for a fight; so are we:
We are starved. Nothing better than a hot off the grill Tammy Cuban:
Ever wonder what this grill master does when not cooking? What else?
Can you tell the difference between a scamp & a yellowmouth grouper? It's not easy:
The grouper are on fire:
Marina, it's an honor to have a real woman fishing with us:
Here comes dad! Mr. Mike Burgner, Tampa, Florida, Senior Superintendent, S .A. Casey construction:
The gags are non-stop, and we still have plenty of season left:
Tammy welcomes 'Regulars' club member Mr. Craig Hammock, (middle) and his long time friend Mr. Mike Seise. Both Craig & Mike are registered pharmacist:
Father, daughter, catch the dreaded lion fish:
Still more gags. Hope the snowy & yellow edge grouper are as hungry s the gags:
Sundown, let's push out to over one hundred twenty fathoms:
Look at the fish by that wreck:
Our pharmacist friends show us how it's done:
The bite is not too fast. Let's try another wreck. Now that looks really impressive:
Nice going, Rich:
Ever see a deep water barrel fish? Not many have.
Mr. Craig Prickly, Pompano beach, Florida
Craig, that's a snowy to be proud of:
Bo is at it again:
The pharmacy trade will never be the same:
Omar, what a beautiful fish:
Sorry! But these guys are way too heavy to lift any higher:
We are very close to our two day possession limit:
Jersey Girl Tammy, grill master supreme, is proud to show us a yellow edge grouper:
The heavens are on fire; time to go home. We are still a very long ways from Madeira Beach:
Now that was one quick, comfortable, night. Time to fill our coolers, check on the jack pot winners, and dream of Thursday, August 31, when we do it all over again:
Pills never looked so good:
We need a barrel fish category:
We had too much action on this trip for any one video. Sit back, relax, and join the action. You will think you were on the boat with us. Wish you were!
First up: A J's & gags on fire. (6:50 minutes)
Followed by Deep Drop Florida Fisherman ll Style.
(6:25 minutes)
Bob Harbison Florida Outdoor Writers Association
