Chicago Joe meets the big deck

 Chicago Joe and fam came down for the week so I had to get off the big deck and go fishing.

The Yellow Jacks showed up to stretch lines and fill the box.  Not much else unfortunately, but they were good sized and most are off to the smoker.

Back in the bay the day before we did okay on decent size Mangrove Snapper and played with a shark or two.

Wanted to get out on the reef but the seas were just big enough to be uncomfortable. In any case, the crew had fun inspite of not being able to keep a few nice Hogfish thanks to progressive idiots in charge of regulations.

If you are worried about bait in the bay after all the red tide news don't be, there is plenty.

Since I mentioned the big deck here is photo from the construction.  A house on 26th street had to be rebuilt on stilts after Irma so I spent a weekend salvaging their deck.

Marathon in the Florida Keys should be your next fishing vacation destination. Join us for charter fishing, fishing guide trips or our fishing 101 so you can fish on your own with better success.

 Tight lines,

 Capt. (ret.) Dallas