When I woke up Saturday morning the water was very still and the tide was very low. I decided to go see what I could find out over the sand. I had to of swam over 50 yards out and it only got about 15-20 ft deep. As for fish all I spotted were dozens of Sting Rays, and some small Trigger Fish napping in the sand (it was the weirdest and funniest things to see). I did come across about 20 Sand Dollars all in one small area, I collected all my pockets would fit and made my way back to shore for breakfast.
Later that day I took everyone out and to see what we could see. Dave and Cara were armed with spear poles, Nora and Davey just came along to watch. I had my Mares Viper Pro 110 with only one band due to one coming untied as soon as we got in the water. There were fish everywhere and in no time Cara had snagged a small Trigger Fish. Dave was able to get a Trigger Fish to stay on a very abused pole and was very, very happy to say the least. I put them on my stringer and we continued our hunt. Cara got one more Trigger Fish and chased countless Walleye around our new favorite rock. This rock/reef area is 3 houses to the east of ours and about 50 yards into the rocks. It is always full of fish and wildlife when the tide is high and it is also fun to explore when the tide is out because the entire thing is uncovered.
I had a good day myself and was able to shoot a little bit of everything. My favorite shot was on the fish the Glissmeyer and I call the Phantom Fish, they are fast and sleek and we have never shot one before. After some research it looks like it is a Spanish Mackerel. He was close to 18" and I shot right behind the gill, not good for fillet but I solid shot! I hit him in about 10ft of water at high tide right in front of the house. We bagged about 10 fish total and ended up giving them all to the mango guy, I am wishing that we would of ate that Spanish Mackerel but there is always next trip.
That night was a Super Moon and that resulted in some crazy tides the next day, fun to watch but that is about it.
No wet suits were needed for the trip but I do need to find something to protect my chest from cocking my gun. I have a $250 knife I won but I love how well my $.50 knife off Amazon works, and I am not afraid to loose it.
Dave with his first kill, a Trigger Fish, which one of the locals told me they call Cerdo, or pig
Watch out she is a killer with a spear in her hands, she continues to impress ;)
This is my second or third Grunt (Graybar I believe) each one has been larger then the last.
Tasty Rock Bass that I got right in the top of the head
My Phantom Fish= Spanish Mackerel, next time I will make some ceviche out of one.
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