NIRL 9/24 and New Family Record

RealSeabee

The old Family Record Red Fish WAS 44 1/2" which my wife held. Well, today she done went and broke our Family Record...New Record is 50 3/8"

Grouper Genius

That is one beast of a red. I'll bet you didn't even have to ask her to smile for that pic.

RealSeabee

Aside from the Bull this morning we caught 21 Red Fish (most my boat has ever caught in a day much less 2 hours). 2 of 21 were over slot and #21 for the morning was the Big Bull. To ensure the fish would survive I got in the water with it when my wife got it in and Cradled it up to the deck, then cradled to her lap (she could not have lifted it anyway) for a quick picture. We both got back in the water and worked for a good five minutes before I let it go and it swam off.

I am no expert but I do know that these Extra Large fish must be handled with extreme care. Their Guts/bellies MUST be supported if lifted from the water. They are very powerful fish so BE careful not to drop them if you hold them in a boat, a short fall will kill them. Mostly just use some sense and do the best you can to return them alive...they are a THRILL.

RealSeabee

She is still Smiling...thanks.

Grouper Genius wrote: »

That is one beast of a red. I'll bet you didn't even have to ask her to smile for that pic.

bighardey

Nice job! Did you keep one red for dinner? Redfish is pretty darn good, especially with butter and onions, yum!

duckmanJR

That's a beauty!

gheenoeman

Beautiful Fish! Thanks for taking the time to handle and release it properly.

RealSeabee

Yes, we are a "Catch-n-Grease" Family... Selected a 24" Red and a Nice Trout 20" for supper.

bighardey wrote: »

Nice job! Did you keep one red for dinner? Redfish is pretty darn good, especially with butter and onions, yum!

Jettypark

That's a monster and I love to see a lady that isn't scare to get some fish slime on her.... again PRICELESS...
tell her she did a GREAT JOB!!!!

tunaman

Great job, thanks for the report. Oh, nothing wrong with "catch and grease" either...

Salt Cracker

OMG ... she smashed it! Nice fish!

davidgid

Wow great fish, and that trout had a beautiful pattern.

SnookStack

Wowza, what a gamefish!!!

Pescatoral Pursuit

That's a monster especially if it was taken in shallow water.

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Whooper

Awesome man! I remember the first time my lady caught a bull in Haulover. She carried that smile for weeks.

BigwaveDave

Nice fish! My wife holds the family record as well.

SpaceCoast Slayer

RealSeabee wrote: »

I am no expert but I do know that these Extra Large fish must be handled with extreme care. Their Guts/bellies MUST be supported if lifted from the water. They are very powerful fish so BE careful not to drop them if you hold them in a boat, a short fall will kill them. Mostly just use some sense and do the best you can to return them alive...they are a THRILL.

^this^

killer fish and thank you for handling it properly!!