Barry's finger is sore , but doing fine !
A shot of Barry getting some seawater for wash down.
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Another fine sunset on Saturday evening .This will be gone in 15 minutes .
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A lonely shrimper on our way home , the sun has gone down and only ambient light still remains .
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The next morning came to quick , trucks to be unloaded , boat needs to be washed , ice chests to be cleaned , fishing gear cleaned , and of course the fish .
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As we were running on empty during this Sunday morning exercise , that big fish got really heavy !
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And we finally know , In April 2007 Barry took a 82 pound wahoo , I got him by 4 pounds , mine 86 .
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Taking measurements .
One of 3 amber jacks .
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Washing down big boy.
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A truly Great fishing trip , one for the books !
I choose not to document the next step of cleaning 300 pounds of fish , Just know it's not pretty .
Thanks for letting me play this out over this last few days , I enjoyed the comments .
and that's the way it is !
cheers!
.bb
Only one comment -- WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteYour right, one for the books!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to comment for the last 3 days now but somethings been up with the blogger site or its your site bruce.
ReplyDeleteYour posts dont update on my dash board like the others. and I wasnt able to comment unitl now.
Anyway, I was able to read your post on your fishing trip. great phots and play by play. I felt like I was there. I know you are not gonna stay away from the deep water for long. Its in your blood.