Tag: Rooster fish

February 22, 2019

New Jersey angler Jack Herzlinger was super-excited to get fishing after purchasing his trip 18 months ago at the Saltwater Sportsman Expo in Edison, NJ.

Turns out it was worth the wait as the Harvester reports several super Sailfish releases.

They also added some tasty Dorados for the dinner table.

As a final send-off, they scored a wonderful Rooster Fish release for the trophy room. First they picked up this big Bonita:

Then they put a hook in the Bonita and sent it to the bottom, where this monster Rooster fish engulfed it.

Great job by Jack Herzlinger and the mega panga Harvester!

February 19, 2019

The Robert family stayed near to shore with Captain Alex on the 19th, and they ran the gauntlet of our inshore species. These big red Cubera Snappers are a real treat.

Then the Harvester pulled in this big Pacific Amberjack.

Once the filet bag was filled to the brim, they scored a wonderful trophy fish release with this excellent Rooster Fish:

Inshore or Offshore, the Harvester delivers the goods!

February 3, 2019

The Explorer had a banner day on February 3 with angler Brendan Champagne and his group nagging a wide variety of species.

This rocking Rooster Fish release headlined a day that also included a super Sailfish release:

Then the barroom brawler headed to the meat market. The first filets in the basket were these Dorado:

Then it was Yellowfin Tuna time!

Adding to the filet diversity was this awesome Cubera Snapper:

Excluding Marlin, this trip featured pretty much every major species in our fishery…all in a days work for Captain Fico, Mate Elias, and the multi-faceted Explorer

December 27, 2018

Captain Alex welcomed Debra Hoffkins and here group for back-to-back fishing days on the 26th and 27th.

Dorado and Yellowfin Tuna scored broke the ice early.

A high-powered Sailfish ushered in the afternoon session; safe released as always by Mate Wilson.

The fish kept getting bigger as the day wore on, with more Dorados and Yellowfin Tunas finding their way to the deck.

After the big day of offshore variety, Team Hoffkins stayed inshore on teh 27th and bested this wonderful Rooster fish release.

This trophy fish was also safe released.

Great all-around trip by these Orange Park, FL-based anglers.

November 24, 2018

Craig stayed inshore on the 24th and scored two excellent species using live Bonita rigs.

This Cubera Snapper is delightful table fare and should keep everyone fed for the week.

Later in the trip, this Rooster fish managed to hit the hook but miss the Bonita…fortunately the Harvester released this, the dumbest fish on the reef.

Better luck next time, Einstein!