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awthacker · 06-24-2012, 08:00 PM

We braved the conditions today and it was worth the effort. Three divers (reefreaper, myself, plus one other) and we all dropped together so we could get through the day and beat the afternoon storms. Mike took a 51 lb cobia and I landed a decent gag on the first drop. 25-30 vis in 90'. Finished the day with my first Jax hogfish a little over 18" FL in 80' w/ 10' vis.

longlinerjax · 06-24-2012, 08:42 PM

Nice report, way to charge it!

Money $hot · 06-24-2012, 09:26 PM

Great trip. Looks like it could be awhile before the weather cooperates for another trip.

letsfish22 · 06-25-2012, 06:21 AM

Strong work fellas. Awthacker, did you keep that gag that was paralyzed?

troutdiggler · 06-25-2012, 06:30 AM

Ya'll had bigger gills than me

I think we saw you getting it going out of the inlet. We went about a mile and called it. Good Job on the fishes! I know Mike is relieved to have his cobia monkey of his back.

Reef Reaper · 06-25-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by troutdiggler

Ya'll had bigger gills than me

I think we saw you getting it going out of the inlet. We went about a mile and called it. Good Job on the fishes! I know Mike is relieved to have his cobia monkey of his back.

Yes! It is finally off my back, with a personal best! You made the right call.. It was white capping all day. Definitely sporty for the Polar.

Waiting2Exhale · 06-25-2012, 10:57 AM

Nice work fellas, hell I cant even get my feet to the fiberglass much less the boat out of the inlet!!!

riplipper · 06-25-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by awthacker

We braved the conditions today and it was worth the effort. Three divers (reefreaper, myself, plus one other) and we all dropped together so we could get through the day and beat the afternoon storms. .

Not trying to be an A-hole but a good friend of mine here in Jax did that and a quick change in weather broke the boat loose....he and another spent 30 some hours floating, hoping the CG would find them.....not a fun night for them....They were found 2 hours before the search was to be called off...
Just saying I know I will never leave a boat unattended.....Nice work on the fish though...

Reef Reaper · 06-25-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by riplipper

Not trying to be an A-hole but a good friend of mine here in Jax did that and a quick change in weather broke the boat loose....he and another spent 30 some hours floating, hoping the CG would find them.....not a fun night for them....They were found 2 hours before the search was to be called off...
Just saying I know I will never leave a boat unattended.....Nice work on the fish though...

LOL We are not that crazy. The captain is a H/L guy, He stayed on the boat all day. He worked on the seabass while we worked on the bigger game. Your concern is much appreciated

My cobia video is in progress....

Reef Reaper · 06-25-2012, 06:48 PM

First cobia followed Thacker for a good while till he turned around, by that time I was on it. The shaft went completely through him making it easier for the clown to rip off. After it tore off the other diver had 2sec to react, (you can hear me scream "shoot it!") Second cobia was my personal best and was the easiest clown to land to date.

troutdiggler · 06-25-2012, 08:02 PM

SWEEEET

!!!! Stoned Em'!

dbSALT · 06-25-2012, 08:24 PM

Nice. Too few of those things go lights out like that. Congrats on the PB! I'll give your underwater pronunciation an 8. Good form there.

2GuysFishCo · 06-25-2012, 08:27 PM

Nice cobe!!

Trailrunner · 06-25-2012, 08:36 PM

Nice video, thanks for Posting. That was some great viz you had. Congrats on the 51# Cobe.

seadogger · 06-25-2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef Reaper

First cobia followed Thacker for a good while till he turned around, by that time I was on it. The shaft went completely through him making it easier for the clown to rip off. After it tore off the other diver had 2sec to react, (you can hear me scream "shoot it!" He didnt have his eyes on the prize and it got away. Second cobia was my personal best and was the easiest clown to land to date.
http://youtu.be/soOoqQyOne8

Sweeet.......nice kill shot.


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06-24-2012, 08:00 PM	#1
awthacker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 35 Posts: 513	jax 6-24-12 We braved the conditions today and it was worth the effort. Three divers (reefreaper, myself, plus one other) and we all dropped together so we could get through the day and beat the afternoon storms. Mike took a 51 lb cobia and I landed a decent gag on the first drop. 25-30 vis in 90'. Finished the day with my first Jax hogfish a little over 18" FL in 80' w/ 10' vis. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by awthacker; 06-24-2012 at 08:39 PM.

06-24-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
longlinerjax Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 11	Re: jax 6-24-12 Nice report, way to charge it!

06-24-2012, 09:26 PM	#3
Money $hot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St Augustine Posts: 185	Re: jax 6-24-12 Great trip. Looks like it could be awhile before the weather cooperates for another trip.

06-25-2012, 06:21 AM	#4
letsfish22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 106	Re: jax 6-24-12 Strong work fellas. Awthacker, did you keep that gag that was paralyzed?

06-25-2012, 06:30 AM	#5
troutdiggler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Browns Creek North Jax Posts: 190	Re: jax 6-24-12 Ya'll had bigger gills than me I think we saw you getting it going out of the inlet. We went about a mile and called it. Good Job on the fishes! I know Mike is relieved to have his cobia monkey of his back.

06-25-2012, 10:57 AM	#7
Waiting2Exhale .....born upon the tide Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St Simons Posts: 784	Re: jax 6-24-12 Nice work fellas, hell I cant even get my feet to the fiberglass much less the boat out of the inlet!!! __________________ - The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but obtainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. Lucky Jack - .......The Surprise is not old; no one would call her old. She has a bluff bow, lovely lines. She's a fine seaboat: weatherly, stiff and fast, very fast, if she's well handled. No, she's not old; she's in her prime.

06-25-2012, 06:48 PM	#10
Reef Reaper Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: jax beach Posts: 291	Re: jax 6-24-12 First cobia followed Thacker for a good while till he turned around, by that time I was on it. The shaft went completely through him making it easier for the clown to rip off. After it tore off the other diver had 2sec to react, (you can hear me scream "shoot it!") Second cobia was my personal best and was the easiest clown to land to date. http://youtu.be/soOoqQyOne8 Last edited by Reef Reaper; 06-26-2012 at 06:46 AM.

06-25-2012, 08:02 PM	#11
troutdiggler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Browns Creek North Jax Posts: 190	Re: jax 6-24-12 SWEEEET!!!! Stoned Em'!

06-25-2012, 08:24 PM	#12
dbSALT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ponce Inlet Posts: 316	Re: jax 6-24-12 Nice. Too few of those things go lights out like that. Congrats on the PB! I'll give your underwater pronunciation an 8. Good form there.

06-25-2012, 08:27 PM	#13
2GuysFishCo Licensed To Kill...FISH! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brevard County Florida Posts: 300	Re: jax 6-24-12 Nice cobe!!

06-25-2012, 08:36 PM	#14
Trailrunner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oviedo Posts: 450	Re: jax 6-24-12 Nice video, thanks for Posting. That was some great viz you had. Congrats on the 51# Cobe.

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