Merry Marlin 07-09 fishing report

[merry marlin]

Had a nephew and his family come for a visit from the other side of the pond and had to take them Downeast to show what that place is all about!
We went on the Eastside to do some close to shore fishing as Xavier had never done any offshore fishing.
No kings to be found so it was time to introduce him to his first AJ....



Summer fishing means Cudas and it was his chance to get one of those for the first time...



Summer fishing on a wreck also means... Dive boats! Midnight Express showed up but that's their job so we took off instead of being surrounded by bubbles....



It was time to look for some grouper. We found many small ones but Xavier got to catch his first Gag. This one will keep in a couple years...



Marc & Jacky loaded some triggers left and right. Seems like a bumper crop this year! Patrick was fishing with a neighbor and things were nice and calm on the boat!...... Xavier took a bunch of pix with a pretty nice camera... Hope to get some of the pictures!

We were in pretty shallow green water but got several visits of some welcome mahi's. He got to add another specie!



One last close to shore fish for him with a large 27" Spanish. Not a bad one for a first!



It was time to cross the shoals and go for a swim at the Cape...





Always fun introducing someone to what NC has to offer. The bite wasn't very hot but he got to see a good variety of fish and see his cousins in their element!
MM

[sportfishingusa]

Sweet report as always guys!! wish we had this fishery north of you!! living through your reports of those groupers and bottom dwellers!!

[clt_capt]

Another great report - but that is downright mean introducing your nephew to AJs first thing out

Another fine fishing day - BTW: What's the slot limit on divers?

[Captain Michael Buffington]

you guys have a nice fishery over there

Mike

[merry marlin]

Another great report - but that is downright mean introducing your nephew to AJs first thing out

Gotta show him how a real fish pulls!

Another fine fishing day - BTW: What's the slot limit on divers?

Most of them are keepers! Slot Between 60" and 73". Above 73" it's only commercial and you need a very special license to sell them....
MM

[SeaBiscuit]

Poor Xavier! A jack ass to start? That's not right!
Loved the report Jacques and especially the last photo. Very cool.
SeaBiscuit

[Robja]

Great report Jacques. You should have let him snag a diver or two

[weekender]

excellent report and great pics as always, thanks

[HOLWACHAGOT]

Yep, another great report and pics. Good fishery or not...it takes even better fishermen to consistently produce nice catches down there. You not only do that...but do it with your family and share it with the world. I for one continue to be thankful to get a peak down'east every now and again. The last pic is special. Thanks.
Holwachagot

[Hatterized]

nicely done... another great report.....way to catch em.....and since it is a family effort.....ever thought about callin your fishing rig...."Family Affair"