Hogfish Havoc: A 8-Hour Nearshore Trip
February 20, 2024
Clearwater
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Hogfish
Grunt
Snapper (Lane)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Scup (Porgy)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
Our 8-hour nearshore quest for hogfish transformed into an adrenaline-pumping adventure! Navigating through the usual suspects – grunt, porgy, lane snapper, and a colorful parade of other species – we had no inkling that the real showstoppers were preparing to steal the spotlight. Enter two behemoth alphamale hogfish, enticed by our secret bait.
The excitement reached high levels when the first client, initially thinking he was snagged to the ocean floor by sheer weight, suddenly discovered a HUGE opponent on the line. Reels cranked, and pandemonium ensued! Cheers erupted, and truth be told, I couldn't contain my own excitement. This hogfish put up a battle for the ages, etching a day in our memories. But the surprises weren't over yet—a second hog took the bait! Like the first, it was a struggle to reel it in, but sure enough, we landed another colossal HOG on light tackle!
In the end, our clients departed with more than just memories—they carried home perfectly white meat fillets of hogfish and many other species. It was a fantastic journey full of surprises, laughter, and the sweet taste of victory. Here's to the next adventure on the water!
Joey D
Clearwater, Florida, United States
Welcome to Clearwater Fishing Adventures LLC, where the pristine waters of Clearwater, Florida beckon fishing enthusiasts to embark on unforgettable journeys. Capt. Joey, a lifelong St. Petersburg/Clearwater local, boasts over 20 years of experience navig...
