Had the pleasure to go out on my little skiff (18 footer) with some great divers and all-around good guys. I was joined by Cameron Kirkconnel, JC (Spearoo), and yes the infamous Dr. Aquiles Mas. Cam was in town and I wanted to give him a taste of our so-called "fished out" Miami waters.
I took an unapproved hiatus from the office and headed out with the gang around 11am. The conditions were suboptimal with a very cold thermocline, which seemed to have moved alot of the bottom fish, poor viz [well at least for our standards (20-25 feet)], and some chops and big sharks up and about.
We all shot it up pretty good and the vacancy in the cooler was nearly non-existent after several hours. Then the highlight of the day occured. We had found a decent spot near the drop-off and decided to stay regardless of Ol' 10-foot Hammie lingering about like an unwanted salesman. The spot paid dividends in a hurry. Cam yelled something...buoy speeds by me...and the chase is on. Did not really know at the time what was at the end of the gun and what was making a 7 liter RA buoy drop below mid-water and out of our visibility.
"Give me your gun! Uncocked! Uncocked!" At first, I had no idea why he would want my gun and uncocked no less, especially with Ol' Hammie in the vicinity....well after about a mile chase I finally saw why. A smoker or King Mackeral to be exact was yearning to escape, but no chance. The second Rabitech shaft did him in and he was controlled shortly thereafter. Cam nailed a 59lbs King Mackeral shattering both previous world-records. It was great to be in the water witnessing this event and I'm sure Aquiles feels the same. It was JC's turn to drive and he did an outstanding job, considering we were anchored and just "specs on the horizon" when he finally started the boat and headed our way.
The King was certified and the record is now pending. It was a day we will never forget. Days such as Tuesday is what keeps us returning to the ocean. The "suspense of the unexpected" and the comraderie of a few guys getting together to share their passion is priceless and unforgetting. We are all grateful for such a day and we pay our respects to the marvelous fish that made the day one we will soon not forget.
Enjoy the pics,
Rolo
I took an unapproved hiatus from the office and headed out with the gang around 11am. The conditions were suboptimal with a very cold thermocline, which seemed to have moved alot of the bottom fish, poor viz [well at least for our standards (20-25 feet)], and some chops and big sharks up and about.
We all shot it up pretty good and the vacancy in the cooler was nearly non-existent after several hours. Then the highlight of the day occured. We had found a decent spot near the drop-off and decided to stay regardless of Ol' 10-foot Hammie lingering about like an unwanted salesman. The spot paid dividends in a hurry. Cam yelled something...buoy speeds by me...and the chase is on. Did not really know at the time what was at the end of the gun and what was making a 7 liter RA buoy drop below mid-water and out of our visibility.
"Give me your gun! Uncocked! Uncocked!" At first, I had no idea why he would want my gun and uncocked no less, especially with Ol' Hammie in the vicinity....well after about a mile chase I finally saw why. A smoker or King Mackeral to be exact was yearning to escape, but no chance. The second Rabitech shaft did him in and he was controlled shortly thereafter. Cam nailed a 59lbs King Mackeral shattering both previous world-records. It was great to be in the water witnessing this event and I'm sure Aquiles feels the same. It was JC's turn to drive and he did an outstanding job, considering we were anchored and just "specs on the horizon" when he finally started the boat and headed our way.
The King was certified and the record is now pending. It was a day we will never forget. Days such as Tuesday is what keeps us returning to the ocean. The "suspense of the unexpected" and the comraderie of a few guys getting together to share their passion is priceless and unforgetting. We are all grateful for such a day and we pay our respects to the marvelous fish that made the day one we will soon not forget.
Enjoy the pics,
Rolo
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