snapper fishing

[CitySlicker]

We headed out Saturday at 9:00pm for an all niter. Ended up watching the sun rise to the east as we returned from our red snapper excursion. Unfortunately we were unable to boat a single red snapper. 2 years ago in July with the same crew we were able to catch a limit of mangos, 4 red snapper, and a 42in 28lb cobia. So we returned to the same # 25 miles west of Johns pass. This time there were no reds, but we did manage a limit of mangos up to 5 lbs, and I boated a 42in 28lb cobia. I am really loving the 3# we found 2 years ago. We also had to throw back a really nice 30 in gag. Might try again if the wife doesn't kill me first.
The haul.

Preparing for the shot.

Striking the pose.

[bodysnatcher]

Sweet job on the mango's and cobia.

[lamehawk]

great pics and looks like you had a heck of a time

[FISHORDIE]

good catch wish i could make it out there

[Rod Father]

Nice cobe, we had the opposite, limit of 18 to 20lb red snaps in an hour, and only a few mangroves.

[CitySlicker]

Nice cobe, we had the opposite, limit of 18 to 20lb red snaps in an hour, and only a few mangroves.

Thanks! I see you had a good trip this weekend also. congrats! I gotta tell you I am frying up some cobia as we speak. I think you would be lucky to find a fish in the gulf that tastes any better. They are down right delicious.

[Kortsman]

Cut into steaks and put on the grill is another awesome way to cook em'! Nice catch.