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Snapper Action
February 24, 2023 Marathon 1 photo
Catch and release
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Red)

Trip Summary

These snapper are everywhere on this wreck. I like to fish light tackle because it is sensitive and fun. Penn Battle III, 30 pound spider wire, 50 pound mono leader chicken rig on the bottom. 88 degrees with a 2 degree wind chill factor lol! Not as hot as usual. Shame we had to let this one go... Very beautiful fish.
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David Hawkins
Marathon, Florida, United States
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