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Mel’s fishing journal 2011

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fish are caught by flyfishing and most released.

 

May 13, 2011

Islamorada reef, Florida Keys

5 lb Bonita, 2 Blue Runners. 9 wt Sage rod, Ross CLR reel, 50 lb test, Ballyahoo large and small flies.

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May 11, 2011

8-9 miles off Islamorada, Florida Keys

24” & 21” Mahi-Mahi, 9 wt Sage rod, Ross CLR reel, 50 lb test, Ballyahoo fly.

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May 13, 2011

7 miles off Islamorada, Florida Keys

40” 10 lb Remoria and 26” Mahi-Mahi, 9 wt Sage rod, Ross CLR reel, 50 lb test, Ballyahoo fly.

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May 11, 2011

Crocker Reef, Islamorada, Florida Keys

36” 12.5 lb Greater Barracuda, 9 wt Sage rod, Ross Evolution reel, 50 lb test, Ballyahoo fly.

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April 13, 2011

Whale Harbor, Islamorada, Florida Keys

Water spout approaching Whale Harbor.

First image is a 14 sec video.

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April 12, 2011

Whale Harbor, Islamorada, Florida Keys

35 lb Tarpon

Ballyahoo fly, 30 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 12 wt rod

 

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April 11, 2011

5 miles off shore, Florida Keys

Rainbow Runners

Ballyahoo fly, 20 wt tippet, floating 4wt line,

Ross Expedition reel, TFO 9 wt rod

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April 6, 2011

When the fish are not biting, I watch the Manatees

Whale Harbor, bayside.

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April 3, 2011

8.25 miles off shore, Florida Keys

Two Dorado

Ballyahoo fly, 50 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 12 wt rod

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March 29, 2011

Whale Harbor Bridge, Florida Keys

Two Jack Cravelles

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March 25, 2011

8.25 miles off shore, Florida Keys

Twelve 5-11 lb Mahi-Mahi ( Dolphinfish).

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March 18, 2011

Bridge Two, Florida Keys

Cravelle Jacks and Spanish Mackerel.

Brothers reunion fishing trip.

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February 25, 2011

Islamorada Reef, Florida Keys

10 lb. Yellow Jack with shark teeth marks.

Ballyahoo fly, 50 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 12 wt rod

 

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February 24, 2011

Islamorada Reef, Florida Keys

22 lb. 38” Cravelle Jack

50 lb 48” Amberjack. 1 hr 15 min to land.

Ballyahoo fly, 50 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 12 wt rod

 

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February 22, 2011

Islamorada Reef, Florida Keys

16” Glassy Eye Snapper

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February 11, 2011

Islamorada Reef, Florida Keys

18 lb. 36” Cravelle Jack

Ballyahoo fly, 50 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 12 wt rod

 

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February 10, 2011

Islamorada Reef, Florida Keys

46.8 lb. 50” African Pompano

Ballyahoo fly, 50 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 9 wt rod

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February 09, 2011

Islamorada Reef, Florida Keys

2- King Mackeral 32”, 26”

Ballyahoo fly, 50 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 9 wt rod

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February 8, 2011

Islamorada Reef, Florida Keys

Ballyahoo fly, 50 wt tippet, floating 9wt line, 200 yds 35 lb Dacron backing,

Ross CLR 5 reel, TFO 9 wt rod

10 lb Bonita

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