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Big 23.4 lb Sow Red Snapper and More

October 01, 2026 Destin 2 photos
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Trip Summary

1st day of the 78th annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. Luck was with us. One of our welder friends from Alabama scored Sow 23.4lb Red Snapper, some other regular Red Snappers, and Mingo Snapper. Rather be lucky than good.
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Bernie Lefebvre
Destin, Florida, United States
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