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SHaRPS

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Bucket list rocket fish
« on: Aug 26, 2019, 10:38 AM »
Ok, maybe not an actual rocket but very close. This was my first ever attempt at Bonito and after this trip, I see the addiction for Bones and Albies. As with any trip, it starts with the captain so thank you Salmon&Striper Stalker for letting me tag along and getting me on the fish. After some searching and chasing, we finally got onto a school and I hooked up. What a fight on light tackle! All said and done I was able to hook into and land 5 Bonito and its a day that I will never forget! We did not see many hookups that day so it made it even more rewarding. For those that know me well, this is what its about for me. Catch, Clean, Cook. I smoked a few fillets and the rest was enjoyed as home made sushi! Bucket list - Check mark!











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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #1 on: Aug 26, 2019, 11:01 AM »
Nice job guys! That looks like a successful trip!
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #2 on: Aug 26, 2019, 11:54 AM »
Looks yummy!
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #3 on: Aug 26, 2019, 11:57 AM »
Great job sharps.
Looks amazing...
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #4 on: Aug 26, 2019, 12:18 PM »
Nice work. Looks delicious
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #5 on: Aug 26, 2019, 01:17 PM »
Nice work Mike! 
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SalmonAndStriper Stalker

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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #6 on: Aug 26, 2019, 02:31 PM »
Was a pleasure having you mike. That sushi looks amazing. I need to learn how to make sushi rice. I got a tip on some albies Spanish and king mackeral I'm going to dig into. Might be able to cross those off too.
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #7 on: Aug 26, 2019, 02:43 PM »
Thanks everyone!

S&SS - I almost forgot about the kayaker we had to save! LOL I think that was the good deed that got the fish to cooperate.
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #8 on: Aug 26, 2019, 04:59 PM »
Yeah we didn't catch any till after that. Still dont know how he flipped that old town predator so easy. I didn't think it was that rough.
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #9 on: Aug 27, 2019, 05:59 AM »
Congrats!

Now when you get one on a fly rod!
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #10 on: Aug 27, 2019, 07:18 AM »
wow nice work on the bonitos
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #11 on: Aug 27, 2019, 08:19 AM »
Quote from: stripernut on Aug 27, 2019, 05:59 AM
Congrats!

Now when you get one on a fly rod!

I learned a lot on this 1 trip. However, it was only 1 trip. I did see a few opportunities where I could have gotten them on the fly rod but the mission this time was just to get them. Next time, I can try the fly as well.
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #12 on: Aug 27, 2019, 03:02 PM »
crazy good on a flyrod
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fish wayniac

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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #13 on: Aug 27, 2019, 03:33 PM »
Mike, Sounds like a great time ! How far off shore do get them and wondered if they reach Maine ?
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Re: Bucket list rocket fish
« Reply #14 on: Aug 27, 2019, 03:39 PM »
Quote from: fish wayniac on Aug 27, 2019, 03:33 PM
Mike, Sounds like a great time ! How far off shore do get them and wondered if they reach Maine ?

We get them from shore frequently down here.  Lots of them in Rhode Island.  I don't think Ive heard of them being that far north though.
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