flaswimbaiter Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I was working the shallow side of a large oyster bar with a deeper trough on the other side. I was tossing a 5†punker and when I saw some bait on the other side getting spooked, I tossed a few times, but didn’t get bit. After a few minutes the school scattered and I realized they were 10-14†mullet. So I grabbed my larger punker and tossed right into the school. Before I could walk it more than foot..KABOOOOSH!!! I got nailed by something big. Now I have out a lot of line, a large unknown fish and a huge bar between us. Luckily she move around the short end and around a pillar and onto the flat, then she realized she was in trouble and started ripping drag and jumping. I didn’t realize how big and FAT she was, until she got near the boat, and then I started to freak out a little. She went 38†without a pinch tail. I didn’t weight her, but due to her girth I would estimate her weight at 18-20 pounds. I also realized after wards that she bent out most of my Owner ST41s. Swimbaiting in saltwater is very frustrating, but the results can be outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234567 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Sick Fish! Isn't it amazing how hard those snook can pull! I caught one the other day and it fought so hard and long she would belly up when I put her back. I had to hold her for five minutes to let her recover long enough to swim again on her own. That ones a big one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aesoprocks247 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 such awesome fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBayBassMan Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Badass Dave!!! Congrats. Next summer I want to roll out to Florida and do some snook/lmb fishing.. Looks like a ton of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybo jones Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Nice snook Dave! That's a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooks19604 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Dave you are the MAN with the punker I cant wait until its gets a little cooler here so the bite will turn on. What pound main line and leader do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaswimbaiter Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks guys!! 40lbs power pro braid and 40lbs yozuri flouro leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slideaction Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Great looking fish dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteadyslayin Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Mr. Dave thats so BEAST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtrwsel Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Awesome fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrodgers762 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Nice fish Dave. That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonmitch Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Great Snook Dave! Always stoked to see what beasts you're catching down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honestabe101 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Smoked a good one once again...bet you were freakin when you first saw the size of it! Nice catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishDr Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Wow! What a fish! Awesome stuff Dave, keep it up. I'm not surprised that a snook that size would do work on the ST-41s. Have you ever had the same thing happen with 56s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbass Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Nice Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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