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It's that time of year again. Expect to see catches like this from now to March. Andy with his biggest fish yet. This one weighed in at 163lbs. caught December 27th, 2006
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Mr. Geoff with a nice yellowfin tuna he caught Nov. 1st, 2006 on a mullet Rapala.
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Dr. Mayasaka and friends. They had a nice haul of Yellow fin Tuna and Red Snapper. Caught 10/25/06
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Mike with his first cobia. 10/08/06
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Doc and Leigh with twin yellow fin tuna. 10/06/06
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Leigh with fighting a yellowfin tuna. 10/06/06
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Nancy with her first hoo. She also had her first cobia for the day to. Great Job. 10/03/06
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Wahoo. The colors on these fish right out of the water are incredible. 10/03/06
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Ed Young with his first Wahoo. Caught 10/03/06
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Shane McDonald with his first Yellowf tuna. 65lbs. 9-08-2006
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The McDonald Gang with a great catch of Red Snapper and a couple of Tuna for a Bonus. 9-08-2006
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The Zen-Noh Grain Group out of Mandeville, La. They caught their fill with 7 Yellowfin Tuna on 8/29/06
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Tiger Bait. Tiger shark got this in one bite. This tuna was over 100lbs. Caught by Michel Heard. 8/19/06
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This big Tiger Shark which was accompanied by two more were all over 500lbs. One of them got a nice big bite into what would have been a tuna over 100lbs. 8/19/06
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The Par Gang 125lber. caught 8/19/06
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Mike with his first 100lb.+ Class Yellow fin Tuna. Caught 8/17/06
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Rob with his first 65lb. Yellowfin tuna. Caught August 17th, 2006.
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Mr. A.D with a nice 125lb. yellow fin tuna. Caught Aug. 13th, 2006
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17lb. Red Snapper caught Aug. 12, 2006
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Scamp Grouper caught Aug. 12, 2006
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Doing Battle with a yellow fin tuna on spinning rod Aug. 12, 2006
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Mr. David with a nice cow dolphin caught Aug. 12th, 2006
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Dock shot of the 193lber. From left to right Britan, John, Greg, and Capt. Damon. Caught 7/28/06
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Andrew with his first tuna. This one was caught 8/04/06
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Mr. Davis with a 100lb. yellow fin tuna. caught 8/04/06
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John and Greg with a 193lb. Yellow fin tuna caught on live bait. This big boy took 1st place in the Faux Pas Tournament. Caught 7/28/06
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Big Bull dolphin 7/31/06
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35lb. Wahoo caught by Capt. Bob and crew. 7/31/06
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Mr. Miller with his second tuna of the day. Awesome Catch 8/01/06
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100lb. Yellow fin tuna just before the gaff shot. Caught 8/01/06
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Herman with his first yellowfin tuna which weighed in at 100lbs. Caught 7/11/06
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Eric M with his first WAHOO! caught 7/11/06.
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Rocky with his 110lb. yellowfin tuna. Caught 7/11/06
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Barry with his first yellowfin tuna. 90lbs. Caught 7/11/06
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Eric M. and Herm with a group effort 100lb. yellowfin tuna caught 7/11/06.
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Rob with his first yellowfin. 122lber. Caught 6/30/06. Congrats.
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Kevin with a nice 60lb. yellow fin tuna. Caught 6/30/06
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Rob battling a 100+lb. Tuna
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Steve with his first yellow fin tuna. Caught 6/30/06
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The booker gang Dolphin and Wahoo.
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The Satori Group Yellowfin 100lber. Caught on June 24, 2006
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The Kollenburn Family Catch 6/21/06
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Tall Steve with a 50lb. wahoo. This was also his first. Caught 6/21/06
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Mark with his first Wahoo caught 6/21/06
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Debbie with her first bull dolphin caught 6/21/06
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The Pfaffman group pic. Dolphin and Tuna. June 17th, 2006
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Harry P. and friends with a 95lb. yellowfin tuna. Caught on June 17th, 2006
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Blue Marlin Tail Walking caught by Bob from Marlin Magazine on 6/06/06
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Lance with his first yellowfin tuna caught on 6/06/06
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Bill w/marlin mag and panoptix sunglasses caught this wahoo on 6/08/06
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Bob with Marlin Magazine caught this 25lb. wahoo on a blue and white Islander. Caught 6/08/06
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Clint Jones with Marlin Magazine with a nice bull dolphin. Caught 6/8/06
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The Russell crew with their limit of snapper and A.J.'s. Caught on June 2nd, 2006
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Mik with his 20lb. bull dolphin caught on May 24th, 2006
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Ted Thrasher with a 35lb. Bull Dolphin caught on May 24th, 2006
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Dr. David Lemack and son with a 30lb. Bull Dolphin caught on May 20th, 2006
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Josh Schmidt with a 90lber. Caught on May 12, 2006
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Big Jerr with a 97lber. and tuna blood face paint.
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The Marty Group with twin 90lbers. Caught May 5th, 2006
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The Jeandron Gang on 4/28/06
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120lb. yellowfin caught by Daniel Becnel. on 4/27/06
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Big Wahoo caught on the Rip.
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Josh Lafleur and Friends with a mixed bag of snapper and grouper.
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Mr. Lyle Russell with his first Cobia. 31lbs. caught on April 21st, 2006
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Blue Marlin! Leadered and Caught.
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Tony Valenti and friends with their catch from 3\1\06. 3 yellowfin tuna and 8 blackfin tuna.
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This 70lb. tuna was caught by the Tony Valenti group on 3/1/06.
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Raul Perez with his first Wahoo (98lbs.) caught on 2/27/06. Congratulations!
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John Lippincott and crew with their catch of Tuna for the day. Feb. 05, 2006
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Capt. Damon, Capt. Bob, and John P. with a dock shot of the 190lber. caught on Feb. 2nd, 06.
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190lb. Yellow fin Tuna. Congratulations John P.!
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This 150lb. yellowfin was a team effort. They both hooked the same fish and made quick work getting him in the boat.
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Matt Sr. with his 1st yellowfin of the day.
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Colasino Jr. with an 85lb. yellowfin Tuna.
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The Colasino Group on the Lump.
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The Mahoney Crew with their catch of Yellowfin Tuna
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The Mahoney Crew Bull Dolphin caught on the rip
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Another White Marlin caught at the Medusa Spar on Live Bait
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Mr. McDermott with a fine catch of Yellowfin Tuna
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Clint with a fat Yellowfin tuna caught on a spinning rod and popper.
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Big Brian with his first Yellowfin Tuna. This one weighed in at 126lbs.
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Mr. Bobby Bolton and son with a pair of Mahi Mahi.
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Another Yellowfin going in the box.
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The Freeman Group from Texas with their awesome catch of Yellowfin Tuna. Next time bring more ice chests
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Day 1 for the Jackson Family. These 15 year olds hauled in all 8 of these tuna.
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Day Two. The Jackson family had 28 snapper and 4 cobia.
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An Awesome shot of this big Blue Marlin caught by Bobby Bolton on 8/22/05 at the Ocean Quest.
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The Brooks Family Catch-7 Yellowfin Tuna and left them biting.
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Mr. Courtney Barouse with his 130lb. Yellow fin tuna.
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Twin 100lb.+lb. Yellowfin Tuna
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Four of eight Yellow fin tuna caught by the Barouse Family.
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Another nice Yellowfin Tuna caught at the Floaters.
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The A. Gang with five nice cobia and also a nice catch of snapper.
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Awesome Cobia!
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Capt. Damon with a 48lb. Bull Dolphin. This was also the cover shot for the July issue of Marsh and Bayou.
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Kevin H. and Chris T. with a 130lb. yellowfin. This was Chris's first yellowfin tuna. Can't ask for much more than that.
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The Web Gang Mahi-Mahi.
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Capt. Damon gaffing a nice yellowfin tuna.
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Mr. Raymond Landry with his first Bull Dolphin.
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Little Onel with his biggest red snapper yet. This one weighed in at 18lbs.
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Whitfield with his first yellowfin tuna caught at the Nakika Platform.
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This is what happens if you gaff a tuna in the gills and you can make it straight to the fish box without him going ballistic.
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Mr. Chuck Whitfield with a nice Mahi-Mahi.
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A once in a life time shot of a Mahi-Mahi in the air next to the boat. This one ate a Green and Yellow skirt with a Joe Yee head.
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This fat yellowfin tuna was caught by Mr. Dana Coleman of West Virginia.
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This 82lb. Cobia was caught by Mr.Dave
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5 Cobia and plenty of Mangrove Snappers for the grill.
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Andy M. and Capt. Damon with a some sow snapper caught at WD 89
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Weighing in a 151lb. Yellow fin Tuna at the Venice Marina.
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135lb. Yellowfin Tuna caught on a Tiger Popper and Spinning Reel at the Midnight Lump.
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Dan and family with an awesome catch on snapper, cobia, and amberjack.
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Mr. Robert Jackson and family with an incredible catch of Red Snapper.
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Dr. Lee with an 85lb. Yellowfin tuna caught on spinning gear.
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This is a big time rod builder for Quantum. This 51lb. Amberjack was caught on a prototype rod with 20lb.line.
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Tagged Cobia caught by Dr. Cullaso.
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The cobia crew.
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Snapper caught by the Dr. Cullaso Gang.
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Capt. Damon and Maria with this 30lb. Cobia. Photo taken by Mike Lane.
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A pair of Cobia caught by Greg and his Dad.
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Four Yellowfin Tuna and Eight Blackfin Tuna caught on the Midnight Lump.
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The Tuna Crew with a nice mess of blackfin and yellowfin tuna.
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145lb. yellow fin tuna caught on the lump.
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Amberjack at the Rigs.
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A pair of A.J.'s caught by the Smith's
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A mess of Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, and Amberjack getting ready for the cleaning.
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Nine Yellowfin Tuna on the deck.
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Yellowfin Tuna trying to escape the Gaff.
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Battling a Yellowfin Tuna is no easy job.
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Yellowfin Coming In!
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Trying to get him in Gaff Range. Tuna will make you work for them.
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He Won't Budge.
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Blackfin Tuna at the boat.
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The Hakly Gang with their Awesome catch of Tuna.
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Twin Tunas over 140lbs.
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Mr. Steve Hackly with his 150lb. yellow fin tuna.
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Another fine Yellowfin Tuna caught on the lump.
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Miss Amber Mcneil battling a huge Yellow fin tuna that didn't make it to the box.
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Mr. Mark Landrum with a 90lb. Yellowfin Tuna caught at the Matterhorn
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Looks Like Dinner is served tonight.
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Fatih Onel with an 80lb. Yellowfin Tuna
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Randy Chase out on his Company Fishing Trip.
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Another fine catch off of the Midnight Lump
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The Lyle Russell crew with more tuna than they know what to do with.
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Mr. Lyle Russell with his big tuna of the day.
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Mr. John Potts and Dr. Mike with more yellowfin tuna.
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110lb. Yellowfin Tuna
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25 Blackfin tuna. That should do it.
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The John Potts Crew on Day 1 with their awesome catch of fish.
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TUNA, TUNA, TUNA!
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White Marlin caught on live bait. Looks like he had been bitten by a cookie cutter shark which leaves a perfect circle in the flesh.
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This was number 2 on the day.
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Trying to leader Mr. Blue Marlin. He wasn't cooperating very well.
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Dalton and Bro-in-law with a group effort Yellowfin Tuna. This fish will make any angler smile.
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Grouper and Snapper!
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Gag Grouper
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Red Snapper
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157lb. yellowfin tuna caught by the scott crew.
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Wahoo at the Lena Rig
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Mr. Steve Jackson and family with an awesome catch of A.J.'s
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Cobia and Snapper for Dinner Tonight
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Big Red Snapper. Snappers are Red.
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An unlikely Yellowfin Tuna. This one was caught while snapper fishing.
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Cobia on the surface at the pipes.
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Hooked Cobia on the surface at the pipes.
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Big Blue Marlin coming in for the tag and release.
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White Marlin coming in under the boat. This one was tagged and released.
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The Redfish are thick in the Delta. This is a very common scene in West Delta during August and September. We were literaly grabbing the redfish boatside.
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Lil B with a Tarpon he caught in the Delta.
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Tarpon on the jump.
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This turned out to be an awesome Cobia day with Dr. Baltz and son.
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Cobia like this are an incredible fish to catch. They jump, spin, and twist.
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Mark B. with a nice cobia.
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This cobia ate a live hardtail at the rigs.
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Yellowfin tuna. Fun to catch and give you an awesome sense of accomplishment when you get them in.
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White Marlin tagged and released. This one was resuscitated after throwing up a chicken dolphin during the fight.
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Red Snapper at the rigs
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Yellowfin Tuna at the Matterhorn. This one ate a piece of chum.
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Another Fat Yellowfin Tuna.
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Pair of Red Snappers
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Good catch of Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, and Grouper.
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Cobia like this are thick during August, September, and October.
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A big box full of Mangrove Snapper.
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3 Tuna and a limit of A.J.'s on the day.
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Craig with his first Yellow fin Tuna.
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Yellowfin tuna on Live Bait.
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Gaffed!
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Mr. Allen Dickerson with a Yellowfin Tuna caught on the lump.
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Steve and son with a limit of snapper.
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Kevin H. with a beautiful Mahi Mahi
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85 lb. yellowfin tuna. Pat gets biggest tuna of the day.
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Another big Red Snapper by Doctor C.
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147 lb. yellowfin tuna
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Twin tuna for this little guy and his dad.
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Mr. Oberholtzer and crew with an awesome catch of snapper.
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Mr. Chris of Atlanta with one of five yellowfin tuna over 100lbs.
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Five yellowfin tuna over 100lbs. caught by Miami Firefighters.
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Nice Gag Grouper caught in West Delta.
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Yellowfin tuna coming in for the Gaff Shot.
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Yellowfin Tuna Boat Side.
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Terrel M. with a nice tuna caught at the Ursa Platform.
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Another 100+lb. yellowfin tuna.
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Floaters such as this one in the background produce plenty of tuna, marlin, and dolphin action.
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Amy Grassman with her 50lb Amberjack.
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Pat with his catch of the day. This one ate livies on the the surface.
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Another Good Tuna!
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The numerous offshore platforms produce plenty of yellowfin tuna to catch just like these. All of these tuna are between 70-100lbs.
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Rocky Landry caught this 83lb. Amberjack with no problem. Biggest A.J. ever put in the boat
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Rocky Landry and friends caught this beautiful 151lb. Yellowfin Tuna.
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85lb. Yellowfin tuna caught by Jerry at the lump.
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Robert and friend from Russia with one of 4 yellowfin tuna caught on poppers.
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Terry Dyer with a 77lb. Wahoo.
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Pictured here is Chris and his friend with four Yellowfin over 100lbs
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Tuna is on the Menu tonight
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Limit of Red Snapper for Christopher and Family
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165lb. Yellowfin caught on 40lb. line
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Scott Leon of Marlin Magazine with his 85lb. Yellowfin
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TWIN TUNAS AT THE FLOATERS
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COBIA, SNAPPER, AMBERJACK AND GROUPER. YOU WANT EM! WE GOT EM!
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PICTURED HERE IS A COBIA THAT ATE A LING KING JR. DURING CERTAIN MONTHS OF THE YEAR OUR COBIA FISHING CANNOT BE BEAT.
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MR. BARNES WITH HIS YELLOWFIN TUNA. WE ALSO TAGGED AND RELEASED A 325LB. BLUE MARLIN ON THIS DAY
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BATTLING TUNA ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY. DON'T LET THE SMILE FOOL YOU. HE HAS BEEN FIGHTING THIS FISH FOR OVER AN HOUR.
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MAHI MAHI ON THE DECK
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MAHI MAHI, DORADO, OR DOLPHIN THEY ARE ALL THE SMAE THING AND WE CATCH PLENTY OF THEM
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BLACKFIN TUNA AT THE FISH CLEANING DOCK
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THE OBERHOLTZER GANG WITH A LITTLE OF SNAPPER AND AMBERJACK
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BIG B WITH A 100+LB. YELLOWFIN TUNA
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GREAT CATCH OF YELLOWFIN TUNA AND THEY ARE ALL THE PERFECT SIZE
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GAFF SHOT ON A YELLOWFIN TUNA
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THESE ARE SALES REPS. FROM QUANTUM FISHING REELS. THEY WANTED TO TEST THEIR EQUIPMENT AND I CAN DEFINATELY SAY IT WORKED. PICTURES HERE ARE AMBERJACKS AND TUNAS
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DARRYL JR. WITH HIS CATCH OF THE DAY. ACTUALLY THE TWO YELLOWFIN TUNA IS ABOUT ALL HE COULD HANDLE
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YELLOWFIN TUNA GOING ON THE GRILL TONIGHT!
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95.LBS OF WAHOO. WE CAUGHT THIS ONE ON A RAPALA CD-18, WITH A DOWNRIGGER AT 70FT.
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T.M. WITH A NICE 70LB. WAHOO CAUGHT ON A STRETCH 30.
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CORY G. WITH A NICE YELLOWFIN TUNA
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THE AMERICAN RED SNAPPER!
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MORE SPECKLE TROUT.
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THESE SPECKLE TROUT WERE CAUGHT AT BRETON ISLAND WADE FISHING. THIS IS ONE OF MANY ISLANDS IN THE CHANDELIURS THAT PRODUCE GREAT CATCHES OF FISH
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JOSE AND GANG WITH THEIR 162LB. YELLOWFIN TUNA. CATCHES LIKE THIS ARE VERY COMMON FISHING OFFSHORE OUT OF VENICE
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NINE WAHOO AND 6 TUNA. UNBELIEVABLE DAY OF OFFSHORE FISHING
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Red snapper at the rigs. The rigs out of Venice produce some of the best snaperr fishing in the world.
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Kevin L. with his first yellowfin tuna
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Redfish on a wintery and rainy day
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Big Blacktip Shark with out Tuna in his mouth.
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Wahoo and Tuna on the lump. Both Wahoo weighed in at 55 lb. Great catch.
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The offshore rigs, such as this one, produce plenty of offshore fishing action.
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The Lena Rig, which is located 20 miles offshore produces great catches of tuna and whaoo.
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125 lb. Yellowfin Tuna on the deck.
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Lil B, battling a 100+ lb. Yellowfin Tuna.
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Yellowfin tuna at the Gaff
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The Oberholtzer crew with a great catch of tuna and a little lagniappe of cobia and snapper.
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Nine Wahoo and six Tuna. What more can you ask for?
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Orlando Borst and Friends with the 172lb. Yellowfin Tuna.
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