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Dexter Early

Dexter Early
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The youngest guy in the picture of three was 81 years old. I hope I'm as blessed as they are to still be able to do what I love to do at their age.
Dexter Early
Dexter Early Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The youngest guy in the picture of three was 81 years old. I hope I'm as blessed as they are to still be able to do what I love to do at their age.
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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Wayne Alexander

Wayne Alexander
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

It is off-season right now and I have not run in the past couple weeks. the last time I went out was on my own and caught red grouper Almaco Jack, King mackerel triggerfish, Amber Jack and Vermilion snapper.
Wayne Alexander
Wayne Alexander Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
It is off-season right now and I have not run in the past couple weeks. the last time I went out was on my own and caught red grouper Almaco Jack, King mackerel triggerfish, Amber Jack and Vermilion snapper.
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Alex Hare

Alex Hare
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of mingo snappers, triggerfish, and occasional black snappers mixed in! Been some king mackerels and tuna around as well!!
Alex Hare
Alex Hare Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Plenty of mingo snappers, triggerfish, and occasional black snappers mixed in! Been some king mackerels and tuna around as well!!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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MIRANDA CORLETT

MIRANDA CORLETT
Lynn Haven, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sharks sharks sharks are biting in the bay. Black tips and sharp nose. Got 2 over slot red fish.
MIRANDA CORLETT
MIRANDA CORLETT Lynn Haven, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Sharks sharks sharks are biting in the bay. Black tips and sharp nose. Got 2 over slot red fish.
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Robbie Broestler

Robbie Broestler
Niceville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Gulf is producing good light tackle bottom fishing! Vermillion snapper and some keeper trigger fish still bitting good with our unusual warm temperatures. Red snapper are available for catch and keep on Friday through Sunday each weekend. Season on them closes on last weekend of November.
Robbie Broestler
Robbie Broestler Niceville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The Gulf is producing good light tackle bottom fishing! Vermillion snapper and some keeper trigger fish still bitting good with our unusual warm temperatures. Red snapper are available for catch and keep on Friday through Sunday each weekend. Season on them closes on last weekend of November.
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Nick Tate

Nick Tate
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal
Nick Tate
Nick Tate Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Bluewater bite right now is absolutely phenomenal
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Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
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MIRANDA CORLETT

MIRANDA CORLETT
Lynn Haven, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Snapper bite is on but weather is rough right now, Red grouper bite is crazy but out of season, Trigger fish is biting ok
MIRANDA CORLETT
MIRANDA CORLETT Lynn Haven, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Snapper bite is on but weather is rough right now, Red grouper bite is crazy but out of season, Trigger fish is biting ok
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Alex Short

Alex Short
Freeport, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Red snapper are still open on the weekends for the months of October and November on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the week we were able to keep Vermilion snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, and the bite has been very consistent. Book your trip while you can, life's too short...
Alex Short
Alex Short Freeport, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Red snapper are still open on the weekends for the months of October and November on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During the week we were able to keep Vermilion snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, and the bite has been very consistent. Book your trip while you can, life's too short not to go fishing!
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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