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June 3, 2025 4:12 pm
It was my first time going this deep
it took a long time for the lure to get down but not too long. I think I was getting nipped a few times looking back but it wasn’t the equipments fault. I was just in la La Land.
I set the hook and it was on.
the bull flats in open deep water has been something I’ve been tweaking for a while esp because there’s grass down there
June 3, 2025 4:20 pm
It was my first time going this deep
it took a long time for the lure to get down but not too long. I think I was getting nipped a few times looking back but it wasn’t the equipments fault. I was just in la La Land.
I set the hook and it was on.the bull flats in open deep water has been something I’ve been tweaking for a while esp because there’s grass down there
Dang bro, after reading the first few sentences I was thinking this was supposed to be a private text message you would have sent your wife! 😆
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June 4, 2025 4:33 am
It was my first time going this deep
it took a long time for the lure to get down but not too long. I think I was getting nipped a few times looking back but it wasn’t the equipments fault. I was just in la La Land.
I set the hook and it was on.the bull flats in open deep water has been something I’ve been tweaking for a while esp because there’s grass down there
Dang bro, after reading the first few sentences I was thinking this was supposed to be a private text message you would have sent your wife! 😆
I read it again and ha!
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June 4, 2025 9:33 pm
There is beauty in this catch. Of all the reels I own the fuego performed flawlessly even the drag. One thing I will say is when fishing this lure slow is best. I didnt have a owner beast hook but I will say the ryugi hooks are great esp when you use big soft plastics. This catch boosted my confidence by a zillion million because i rigged all my rods the night before. Getting to the spot was not bad, the boat and jet ski traffic was minimum because of the weather. I am excited to take this tech to the St. Johns.
June 4, 2025 11:03 pm
Brother…. that’s a fish of a lifetime and one that most anglers will never see. The biggest of congratulations! Truly, truly happy for you! What an absolute beast!
June 5, 2025 12:49 am
BOOM! Congratulations brother, and way to figure out a strategy and technique that gave you the reward.
Also awesome to hear that the OG Fuego is still a capable and fitting reel for these type duties. Mine is dedicated to swimjigs and long cast power moving techs.
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June 26, 2025 1:49 pm
Thanks you all. Its been such a blessing to my soul. It replays in my mind all the time.
truly one of the greatest catches to date. I am always learning and trying out different things.
i hope to grab my new cranking stick and go out there with the 7'11 sT croix glass rod. i have the 7'4" and it was that rod that has caught me the most fish cranking ever.
but I just want to get down to the deep with anything at this point lol and just get bit
the bite was like i knew i was getting bit but i keep thinking i was hung on a chair but the chair keep hitting lol
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