MHC 6/11 Offshore

[Ponce]

I just realized I put the wrong date in the subject this was for 6/12.

Seeing the weather for Saturday there was no way I could not go fishing. The crew was me, Daniel my 9 y/o, Mike and Chip(first time on my boat). We figured we would go out see what Mahi we could find, then the second half of the day I promised Daniel we could bottom fish. I have some good spots out deep that hold big Triggers, as well as Scamps and Reds. My goal this time was to get quality Mahi and not necessarily numbers. I also talked with Nauti Natured, and Caleb who was going to be on the “floating Doc” and we said we would stay in touch and pass information throughout the day. It was nice talking with you guys out there today.

Anyway off we go, breaking the inlet at 0500 for a nice ride out, once again I picked a spot to the south that looked promising on the SST to try to stay away from the Big Rock crowd to the north. The plan was to start south work north to my bottom numbers. Hit the break temp went from 79 to 81 in about 23 fathoms and set them out. We were not on fire, but we put 7 real nice gaffers in the box with 2 being just shy of 30lbs. and 3 slingers. The special prize for the day was Daniel caught a little Wahoo, which made him, me, and his mom really happy (mom loves Wahoo).

One thing that was really nice for me today was Daniel really was involved when we were trolling. Normally he wasn’t that into trolling, I think he was intimidated by the big rods and reels. I told him he could reel whatever fish he wanted, even if we left the rod in the rod holder. Well, he was all over it he jumped on the rods as soon as there was a hit and cranked like a pro. I think he caught 2-3 Mahi and the Wahoo. He also had about half the time on the biggest Mahi, until it was time to take it out of the rod holder then Chip finished the job.

About 1130 we pulled the spread and headed to my bottom numbers. No grouper love for me today on the jig, but the other guys caught some nice Triggers, and about ½ dozen sand tiles as well as some other odds and ends. It was pretty funny watching Daniel reel in hub cap sized triggers from 200 feet of water.

Not many action shots here are a couple pictures, I have some video that is going to have to wait till after our family camping trip that starts Wed.

Another great day on the water with family and friends, and as Nick would say “Life is Good”.

[Doin'It]

Sounds like a great day. Thanks for the report and photos. Congrats on the Wahoo Daniel. Our last package of Wahoo is going on the grill tonight.

[liv2fish20]

Sweet!! Thats one happy young man right there!!!

[Ace1st]

Great report! Cute kid too! I know he enjoys the time spent on the water with you. Those days he will never forget!

[SeaBiscuit]

Daniel is growing into a fine mate and fisherman. Congrats on the outstanding catch, especially the cool little wahoo fish!
Life is good indeed.
SeaBiscuit

[clt_capt]

Awesome - Glad you had a great day - it was a beautiful day on the water and even better the smiles on Daniel's face say it all

[WAHOONBOX]

DANIEL....DUDE...I AM FREAKIN PROUD OF YA BIG DOG....I NEVER CAUGHT MY FIRST HOOKSKI TIL I WAS 19


TEAMWORK....IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TEAM WORK....AND I HAVE NOT SEE A GAFFER AT MY STERN IN TWO DAYS....ALL SLINGERS FOR ME YESTERDAY

GREAT READ PONCESTER

[gottaflylee]

Pictures llike this say it all...

[Nauti Natured]

Ponce,

It was a pleasure to keep up with you all yesterday. I am sorry that we did not ever get within eye-shot but enjoyed sharing the play by plays with you, none the less.

Congrats on an awesome day and thanks for the report!

[2kidsfishing]

That's what I'm talking about!!!

Great report, glad you got some meat. Tell Daniel to GET READY!!!