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Reds Brought Boat Despite Sharks

October 08, 2026 Hilton Head Island 2 photos
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Trip Summary

In between the thunderstorms and windy conditions, as well as the never-ending Shark population, we're managing to get a few Reds to the boat.
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David Fleming
Hilton-head-island, South Carolina, United States
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