Gulf of Mexico, Dry Tortuga’s, 3 day fishing extravaganza, February 20th. thru 22nd.

[MakoMatt]

Dry Tortuga’s 3 day fishing extravaganza!!!

The Freeport Tuna Club out of Freeport, Long Island teamed up with the Venice Fishing Club and chartered the 75’ American Hunter out of Marco Island.

The fishing was fantastic!! Additionally, new friends were made, plenty of laughs, food, and spirits filled the 3 days!!

I had a nice Cobia which put me in 1st place for the pool only to be bested minutes later by my brother Mark with a larger Cobia!!!

There was no lack of fish with many species caught.

 

[captmike28]

Dry Tortuga’s 3 day fishing extravaganza!!!

The Freeport Tuna Club out of Freeport, Long Island teamed up with the Venice Fishing Club and chartered the 75’ American Hunter out of Marco Island.

The fishing was fantastic!! Additionally, new friends were made, plenty of laughs, food, and spirits filled the 3 days!!

I had a nice Cobia which put me in 1st place for the pool only to be bested minutes later by my brother Mark with a larger Cobia!!!

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Nice going, Matt. Those Cobia are both tremendous fighters and really great on the dinner plate. Plus, that looks like a very serious sized Permit.
Hard to beat the incredible variety caught on those trips.

 

[MakoMatt]

Nice going, Matt. Those Cobia are both tremendous fighters and really great on the dinner plate. Plus, that looks like a very serious sized Permit.
Hard to beat the incredible variety caught on those trips.

Thanks Captain, it was a very successful trip, and we had beautiful weather. And agreed, those Cobia’s fight like the dickens.

I’ve had Cobia in restaurants, but this is the first one I’ve ever caught. Will probably be having it tonight for dinner. Cooked up some Yellowtail last night, that’s delicious.

 

[wader]

Dry Tortuga’s 3 day fishing extravaganza!!!

The Freeport Tuna Club out of Freeport, Long Island teamed up with the Venice Fishing Club and chartered the 75’ American Hunter out of Marco Island.

The fishing was fantastic!! Additionally, new friends were made, plenty of laughs, food, and spirits filled the 3 days!!

I had a nice Cobia which put me in 1st place for the pool only to be bested minutes later by my brother Mark with a larger Cobia!!!

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Cobia puts up one heck of a fight

 

[OVERBORED]

Is that boat the old Sea Trek out of Ft.Myers?

 

[MakoMatt]

Is that boat the old Sea Trek out of Ft.Myers?

I don’t know. The crew was talking about selling the 75’ American Hunter and buying a 100’ boat to replace her. They thought they could do more with the larger vessel. I don’t recall if they had a specific boat in mind.

 

[OVERBORED]

I used to fish with the Sea Trek out of Ft. Myers. 3 day Tortuga trips. 13max. Air conditioned bunk room. Live bait. Great operation.
American Hunter sounds similar. Looks like you had a fun trip!

Thanks for sharing

 

[MakoMatt]

I used to fish with the Sea Trek out of Ft. Myers. 3 day Tortuga trips. 13max. Air conditioned bunk room. Live bait. Great operation.
American Hunter sounds similar. Looks like you had a fun trip!

Thanks for sharing

Close, but no cigar………

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