Tom and Ashley came down with the goal to go fishing in the Keys. They were not disappointed. We went fishing, from Yasmine Ann, for the first time and they were able to catch three large Jack Crevalle. We anchored right near the old seven mile bridge and Tom's first cast brought one in.
A few days later, we went on a fishing charter and caught 24 Mahi, 3 Bonitos and Yammy caught the largest (again!), with a 40-45 lb Marlin.
We have left Marathon now and are sitting in Fort Lauderdale, waiting for the next window to jump. Three great sailing days with Sunday from Rodriquez to Miami one of the 2% days you hope for. We haven't been back to Fort Lauderdale since we bought the boat and are staying in Lake Sylvia for the first time.
On the way to Rodriquez Key, we stopped at Hen and Chickens Reef, off of Islamorada. All we can say is WOW! Some of the most amazing coral formations and sea life we have ever seen in the Keys. Highly recommended stop for everyone. This has given us an incentive to buy an underwater camera for next year.
Jack Crevalle. They grunt like a pig when out of the water. Put up a great fight, but not good eating. Tom and Ashley prefer catch and release anyway.
Yammy's Catch. Over 20 minutes later, it was spent.
You can see Tom reeling one in behind Ashley. We hit a school and nailed a dozen within minutes.
Now that's a haul. We brought a bag of fresh fillets to Castaway's and had them cooked up that night. Best Mahi I have ever had.
You might be a sailing bum if:
ReplyDeleteany of your wedding gifts come from West Marine.
you think girls look "hot" in foul weather gear.
you rather like wet underwear.
your boats motor used to be a dashboard fan.
you think rum is the official state drink.
your best shoes are topsiders.
your idol is Jimmy Buffett.
your halyards are brand new, but your belt has two splices.
your underwear has a North Sail logo.
your bar tab equals your paycheck.
you have a beer can crusher mounted on your mast.
you have at least one broken boat part in your car at all times.
you have to dress up to go to Wal-Mart.
you think of duct tape as a long term investment.
you've ever been involved in a fight over the last chocolate chip cookie.
you wear a sailing cap to church.
people are afraid to touch your foul weather gear.
you think matching wet weather boots are an acceptable wedding gift.
your wind instruments cost $2,000 and you have a bucket for a head.
you will marry a girl just to keep a good foredeck person.
you mistake a lobster trap for a Sea Turtle!!!!! Norbert
That was awesome! Especially the last line Norbert!
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